By Western Hockey League

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Noah Chadwick was recognized as the top scholastic player in Canadian Major Junior hockey after winning the CHL Scholastic Player of the Year Award. Chadwick, a product of Saskatoon, Sask., was named a finalist for the CHL Scholastic Player of the Year Award after winning the WHL’s Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy as WHL Scholastic Player of the Year.

CHL Scholastic Player of the Year Award Finalists, 2023-24
Carter George, Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
Alexis Morin, Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)

Chadwick not only prioritized his academics, he excelled in the classroom, graduating Grade 12 a year early and beginning his post-secondary studies at Athabasca University and Lethbridge College. At his high-school graduation, Chadwick was recognized with the Governor General Award, presented to the student with the highest grades in his graduating class.

At Lethbridge College, Chadwick earned a 98-percent average in English 1150 – Academic Writing this fall. Working through Introduction to Statistics at Athabasca University, Chadwick secured a 93-percent average, while also recording a 91-percent grade in Psychology as a Natural Science.

Chadwick has been recognized for his outstanding contributions in the community and serves as a leader for his teammates, both on and off the ice.

Chadwick is the first Lethbridge Hurricane to be recognized as CHL Scholastic Player of the Year since David Trofimenkoff (1992-93).

The CHL Scholastic Player of the Year Award is presented annually to the CHL player who best combines success on the ice with success in the classroom. It is chosen from the winners of the Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy (WHL), the Marcel Robert Trophy (QMJHL), and the Bobby Smith Trophy (OHL).

Previous WHL Winners of the CHL Scholastic Player of the Year Award

• 2018-19: Dustin Wolf, Everett Silvertips
• 2012-13: Josh Morrissey, Prince Albert Raiders
• 2008-09: Stefan Elliott, Saskatoon Blades
• 2004-05: Gilbert Brule, Vancouver Giants
• 2003-04: Devan Dubnyk, Kamloops Blazers
• 2000-01: Dan Hulak, Portland Winterhawks
• 1997-98: Kyle Rossiter, Spokane Chiefs
• 1996-97: Stefan Cherneski, Brandon Wheat Kings
• 1994-95: Perry Johnson, Regina Pats
• 1992-93: David Trofimenkoff, Lethbridge Hurricanes
• 1990-91: Scott Niedermayer, Kamloops Blazers
• 1989-90: Jeff Nelson, Prince Albert Raiders
• 1988-89: Jeff Nelson, Prince Albert Raiders