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Mike Langin has received the Western Hockey League’s Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy as its official of the year. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support.
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Mike Langin has received the Western Hockey League’s Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy as its official of the year. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Mike Langin has received the Western Hockey League’s Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy as its official of the year. The 36-year-old Langin from West Kelowna, B.
C., who has officiated more than 500 regular season games and nearly 50 playoff games during his 14-year career, was honoured for the first time. Langin has also has worked at two IIHF world jJunior championships, Olympic qualification matches and the U Sports men’s national championship.
In another presentation, the Spokane Chiefs won the WHL business award, which is presented annually to the club that combines a strong game-day experience with giving back to the community The Chiefs have won the award four times, most recently in 2022-23. The Brandon Wheat Kings earned it once since it was introduced after the 1989-90 season, with Rick Dillabough winning it in 1992-93. In other league news, Victoria Royals forward Cole Reschny is player of the week after scoring three goals and adding eight assists in four games.
Victoria trails their series with the Spokane Chiefs 3-2, with Game 6 ending well after deadline last night. The goalie of the week was Medicine Hat Tigers netminder Harrison Meneghin, who won both his starts with a 0.50 goals-against average, a .
975 save percentage and one shutout as the Tigers swept the Prince Albert Raiders. The top rookie was Everett Silvertips defenceman Landon DuPont, who had three goals and four assists in four games. Their series with the Portland Winterhawks went to Game 7 late last night.
There was also a deal announced, with the Red Deer Rebels acquiring 17-year-old forward Zane Torre of Ladera Ranch, Calif., from the Seattle Thunderbirds for a fourth-round pick in 2025 (via Everett) and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2028 WHL Prospects Draft. Torre, who was taken 43rd overall in the 2023 U.
S. Priority Draft, spent last season with Shattuck’s St. Mary’s 16U AAA.
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