The Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy is presented annually to the Western Hockey League player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition. The award is named after Saskatoon Blades fo
Brayden Schenn, winner in 2007–08.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, winner in 2009–10.
Dylan Guenther, winner in 2019–20.
Connor Bedard, winner in 2020–21.
The 2025–26 WHL season was the 60th season of the Western Hockey League. The regular season began on September 19, 2025. The Penticton Vees joined as the league's newest franchise, its 23rd, and were
Liam Ruck finished second in league scoring, behind his twin brother Markus.
Julius Miettinen led the playoffs in scoring with 27 points in 18 games
Bryce Pickford was awarded the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy as the league's player of the year, and the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy as the best defenceman.