Saskatoon product Adam Beckman (pictured) has been named the winner of the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy as the W-H-L Player-of-the-Year.

The 19-year-old Spokane forward was the W-H-L scoring champion in the shortened season that was cancelled in mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A Minnesota pick in last year’s N-H-L Draft, Beckman registered 107 points, including 48 goals, in 63 games in becoming the first Chiefs’ player to win the W-H-L Player-of-the-Year award since Ray Whitney in 1991. Following is the news release from the W-H-L, as well as the full list of award winners…..

WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE ANNOUNCES SPOKANE CHIEFS FORWARD ADAM BECKMAN AS RECIPIENT OF FOUR BRONCOS MEMORIAL TROPHY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2020

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Adam Beckman, forward of the Spokane Chiefs, has been named the recipient of the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy (WHL Player of the Year). Beckman is the first Chief to earn the award since Ray Whitney in 1991. The honour also marks the third-straight year the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy has been bestowed to a player from the U.S. Division. The Minnesota Wild prospect recorded 107 points (48G-59A), including 16 power-play goals, one short-handed goal, and nine game-winning goals in 63 games. The lone player to reach the 100-point mark, Beckman was named the recipient of the Bob Clarke Trophy as the WHL’s Top Scorer for the 2019-20 WHL Regular Season in March 2020. Last month, he was named to the Western Conference First All-Star Team. A 6-foot-1, 174-pound product of Saskatoon, Sask., the 19-year-old Beckman led the WHL in goals, was tied for third in assists and led the league in overall scoring. His 1.70 points-per-game led all WHL skaters. Beckman also ranked second in power-play goals among all WHL skaters. Beckman tallied 32 multi-point games, led by three five-point efforts. Included in the overall figure is eight multi-goal games, featuring three hat tricks. In 52 of his 63 games this season, Beckman recorded at least one point. In addition to an 18-game point streak that led the league, Beckman recorded an 11-game point streak and was one of just six players to record multiple double-digit game point streaks this season. At the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft, the Chiefs selected Beckman in the fifth round, 96^th overall. In 132 WHL regular season games, Beckman has recorded 169 points (80G-89A), including 24 power-play goals, one short-handed goal, and 11 game-winning goals. Beckman has added 12 points (8G-4A) in 15 WHL playoff games, including three power-play goals and two game-winning goals. The Wild chose Beckman in the third round, 75^th overall, of the 2019 NHL Draft. The Four Broncos Memorial Trophy is the most prestigious award of the WHL and recognizes the player whose performance is deemed to be the most outstanding during the WHL Regular Season. On December 30, 1986, the Swift Current Broncos were involved in a tragic bus crash while travelling to a game in Regina. Trent Kresse, Scott Kruger, Chris Mantyka and Brent Ruff lost their lives as a result of the crash. The Broncos have posthumously retired the numbers of all four players. The Four Broncos Memorial Trophy serves as a constant memory in honour of the four players to this day. As the recipient of the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy, Beckman is now one of three nominees for the Canadian Hockey League’s Player of the Year Award. RUNNER UP: Dylan Cozens, Lethbridge Hurricanes Winners of the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy / WHL Player of the Year Award (since 2000): 2018-19: Joachim Blichfeld, Portland Winterhawks 2017-18: Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips 2016-17: Sam Steel, Regina Pats 2015-16: Dryden Hunt, Moose Jaw Warriors 2014-15: Oliver Bjorkstrand, Portland Winterhawks 2013-14: Sam Reinhart, Kootenay ICE 2012-13: Adam Lowry, Swift Current Broncos 2011-12: Brendan Shinnimin, Tri-City Americans* 2010-11: Darcy Kuemper, Red Deer Rebels 2009-10: Jordan Eberle, Regina Pats 2008-09: Brett Sonne, Calgary Hitmen* 2007-08: Karl Alzner, Calgary Hitmen 2006-07: Kris Russell, Medicine Hat Tigers 2005-06: Justin Pogge, Calgary Hitmen 2004-05: Eric Fehr, Brandon Wheat Kings 2003-04: Cam Ward, Red Deer Rebels 2002-03: Josh Harding, Regina Pats 2001-02: Dan Hamhuis, Prince George Cougars 2000-01: Justin Mapletoft, Red Deer Rebels 1999-00: Brad Moran, Calgary Hitmen

WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE ANNOUNCES 2019-20 AWARD WINNERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2020

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today the complete 2020 WHL Awards class for the WHL’s 2019-20 season. The 2020 WHL Awards were announced digitally from May 4 through May 21, recognizing the top performances from the 2019-20 WHL Regular Season.

“Each year at this time, the WHL comes together to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of our players, coaches, officials, and executives. Even though we are not in a position to honour our WHL Award winners in person, we want each of you to know that we extend our sincerest congratulations on your amazing achievements this season,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison.

“We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the parents and family members who, without your support and commitment over the years, these accomplishments would not have been possible. Also, many thanks to our trophy honourees and corporate partners for their continued support of our WHL Awards.”

Visit WHL.ca for complete coverage of the 2020 WHL Awards.

Interviews with WHL Awards winners are available for media use HERE. 2020 WHL Award Winners