2019–20 WHL season


The 2019–20 WHL season was the 54th season of the Western Hockey League. The regular season began on September 20, 2019, and was scheduled to end on March 22, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in North America the regular season was suspended on March 12, 2020, and cancelled six days later. This season is the first season for the Winnipeg Ice after being moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, from Cranbrook, British Columbia.
The post-season was scheduled to begin on March 27, 2020 in which sixteen teams would compete for the Ed Chynoweth Cup and be crowned champions of the WHL. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in North America, the playoffs were cancelled.

Suspension and cancellation of regular season

On March 12, 2020, the Western Hockey League announced that the season has been suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic in North America. Six days later, on March 18, the WHL announced that the remainder of the regular season was cancelled, and the intent to have playoffs later. The final WHL standings are based off win percentage for all clubs.

Cancellation of playoffs and Memorial Cup

On March 23, 2020, the Western Hockey League announced the cancellation of the playoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic in North America. The Canadian Hockey League announced that the 2020 Memorial Cup held in Kelowna, British Columbia was cancelled.

Final standings

Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; SL = Shootout losses; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; PTS = Points; x = clinched playoff berth; y = clinched division title; z = clinched conference title
1Edmonton Oil Kings xy6442126423916794
2Medicine Hat Tigers x6341192126518285
3Lethbridge Hurricanes x6337192524919381

1Prince Albert Raiders xy6436186421016082
2Winnipeg Ice x6338241023120777
3Brandon Wheat Kings x6335224222717376

1Portland Winterhawks xyz6345113427016497
2Everett Silvertips x6346133122814296
3Spokane Chiefs x6441184125817987

1Kamloops Blazers xy6341183127116686
2Victoria Royals x6432246217619072
3Vancouver Giants x6232244218916670

B.C.Kelowna Rockets x6329283318120864
U.S.Seattle Thunderbirds x6324324317524055
B.C.Prince George Cougars6220344414420548
U.S.Tri-City Americans6317404215730240

Statistics

Scoring leaders

Players are listed by points, then goals.
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts. = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
PlayerTeamGPGAPtsPIM
Adam BeckmanSpokane Chiefs63485910718
Seth JarvisPortland Winterhawks5842569824
James HamblinMedicine Hat Tigers6336569235
Zane FranklinKamloops Blazers6329629189
Connor ZaryKamloops Blazers5738488651
Eli ZummackSpokane Chiefs6422648618
Dylan CozensLethbridge Hurricanes5138478538
Orrin CentazzoKamloops Blazers6344378133
Aliaksei ProtasPrince Albert Raiders583149808
Brett KempMedicine Hat Tigers6230477743

Goaltenders

These are the goaltenders that lead the league in GAA that have played at least 1500 minutes.
Note: GP = Games played; Mins = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; SOL = Shootout Losses; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average; Sv% = Save percentage
PlayerTeamGPMinsWLOTLSOLSOGAASv%
Dustin WolfEverett Silvertips46271334102091.880.935
Shane FarkasVictoria Royals2815851871022.200.929
Dylan GarandKamloops Blazers42244328102142.210.921
Sebastian CossaEdmonton Oil Kings3318802162142.230.921
David TendeckVancouver Giants35201718131132.290.920

WHL awards

Attendance

TeamHome average
Edmonton7,008
Calgary6,742
Spokane5,759
Everett5,730
Portland5,540
Kelowna5,148
Seattle4,735
Regina4,715
Victoria4,638
Kamloops4,178
Lethbridge3,969
Red Deer3,963
Vancouver3,919
Tri-City3,729
Saskatoon3,605
Brandon3,489
Moose Jaw2,993
Medicine Hat2,926
Prince Albert2,641
Prince George2,433
Swift Current1,952
Winnipeg1,502
Total Average4,157
Total2,860,412
total games688