The 1999–2000 WHL season was the 34th season for the Western Hockey League. Eighteen teams completed a 72 game season. The Kootenay Ice won the President's Cup.
League notes
- The WHL followed the NHL's lead and adopted the "regulation tie" format that saw a team losing in overtime earn a point.
- Overtime was to be played 4 on 4.
Regular season
Final standings
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes
Goaltending leaders
Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties ; GA = Goals against; SO = Total shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average
2000 WHL Playoffs
Conference quarterfinals
- Top eight teams in the Eastern Conference (East and Central divisions) qualified for playoffs
- Top six teams in the Western Conference (division) qualified for the playoffs
Eastern Conference
| Calgary vs. Moose Jaw |
| Date |
Away |
Home |
| March 29 |
Moose Jaw 4 |
5 Calgary |
OT |
| March 30 |
Moose Jaw 3 |
6 Calgary |
| April 1 |
Calgary 4 |
2 Moose Jaw |
| April 2 |
Calgary 8 |
2 Moose Jaw |
| Calgary wins series 4–0 |
|
| Kootenay vs. Red Deer |
| Date |
Away |
Home |
| March 30 |
Red Deer 4 |
7 Kootenay |
| March 31 |
Red Deer 0 |
8 Kootenay |
| April 2 |
Kootenay 7 |
4 Red Deer |
| April 3 |
Kootenay 2 |
1 Red Deer |
OT |
| Kootenay wins series 4–0 |
|
| Swift Current vs. Prince Albert |
| Date |
Away |
Home |
| March 30 |
Prince Albert 3 |
2 Swift Current |
| March 31 |
Prince Albert 2 |
6 Swift Current |
| April 2 |
Swift Current 4 |
2 Prince Albert |
| April 3 |
Swift Current 2 |
5 Prince Albert |
| April 5 |
Prince Albert 3 |
6 Swift Current |
| April 7 |
Swift Current 4 |
3 Prince Albert |
| Swift Current wins series 4–2 |
|
| Saskatoon vs. Regina |
| Date |
Away |
Home |
| March 29 |
Regina 6 |
4 Saskatoon |
| March 31 |
Saskatoon 1 |
6 Regina |
| April 1 |
Regina 0 |
3 Saskatoon |
| April 3 |
Saskatoon 6 |
3 Regina |
| April 5 |
Regina 0 |
4 Saskatoon |
| April 7 |
Saskatoon 2 |
7 Regina |
| April 8 |
Regina 1 |
5 Saskatoon |
| Saskatoon wins series 4–3 |
|
Western Conference
| Spokane vs. Tri-City |
| Date |
Away |
Home |
| March 29 |
Tri-City 1 |
8 Spokane |
| March 31 |
Spokane 6 |
2 Tri-City |
| April 1 |
Spokane 3 |
2 Tri-City |
| April 5 |
Tri-City 0 |
2 Spokane |
| Spokane wins series 4–0 |
|
| Seattle vs. Kamloops |
| Date |
Away |
Home |
| April 1 |
Kamloops 2 |
5 Seattle |
| April 2 |
Kamloops 2 |
7 Seattle |
| April 4 |
Seattle 3 |
2 Kamloops |
| April 5 |
Seattle 5 |
2 Kamloops |
| Seattle wins series 4–0 |
|
| Prince George vs. Kelowna |
| Date |
Away |
Home |
| March 31 |
Kelowna 4 |
2 Prince George |
| April 1 |
Kelowna 0 |
4 Prince George |
| April 4 |
Prince George 4 |
1 Kelowna |
| April 5 |
Prince George 4 |
2 Kelowna |
| April 7 |
Kelowna 3 |
4 Prince George |
OT |
| Prince George wins series 4–1 |
|
Conference semifinals
| Eastern Conference |
| Calgary vs. Saskatoon |
| Date |
Away |
Home |
| April 10 |
Saskatoon 0 |
7 Calgary |
| April 11 |
Saskatoon 2 |
6 Calgary |
| April 13 |
Calgary 6 |
2 Saskatoon |
| April 14 |
Calgary 4 |
2 Saskatoon |
| Calgary wins series 4–0 |
|
| Kootenay vs. Swift Current |
| Date |
Away |
Home |
| April 10 |
Swift Current 2 |
1 Kootenay |
| April 11 |
Swift Current 2 |
6 Kootenay |
| April 13 |
Kootenay 1 |
2 Swift Current |
| April 14 |
Kootenay 4 |
2 Swift Current |
| April 16 |
Swift Current 1 |
6 Kootenay |
| April 18 |
Kootenay 3 |
1 Swift Current |
| Kootenay wins series 4–2 |
|
| Western Conference |
| Prince George vs. Seattle |
| Date |
Away |
Home |
| April 13 |
Seattle 2 |
5 Prince George |
| April 14 |
Seattle 0 |
7 Prince George |
| April 16 |
Prince George 4 |
2 Seattle |
| Prince George wins series 3–0 |
|
|
Conference finals
| Eastern Conference |
Western Conference |
| Calgary vs. Kootenay |
| Date |
Away |
Home |
| April 21 |
Kootenay 2 |
3 Calgary |
| April 22 |
Kootenay 3 |
2 Calgary |
| April 25 |
Calgary 2 |
3 Kootenay |
| April 26 |
Calgary 2 |
3 Kootenay |
| April 29 |
Kootenay 6 |
5 Calgary |
OT |
| Kootenay wins series 4–1 |
|
| Prince George vs. Spokane |
| Date |
Away |
Home |
| April 23 |
Prince George 4 |
5 Spokane |
| April 24 |
Prince George 3 |
4 Spokane |
| April 25 |
Spokane 0 |
3 Prince George |
| April 28 |
Spokane 4 |
3 Prince George |
OT |
| April 29 |
Spokane 4 |
2 Prince George |
| Spokane wins series 4–1 |
|
WHL Championship
| Kootenay vs. Spokane |
| Date |
Away |
Home |
| May 5 |
Spokane 3 |
2 Kootenay |
| May 6 |
Spokane 3 |
2 Kootenay |
| May 9 |
Kootenay 3 |
2 Spokane |
| May 10 |
Kootenay 4 |
1 Spokane |
| May 12 |
Spokane 1 |
2 Kootenay |
| May 13 |
Kootenay 1 |
0 Spokane |
| Kootenay wins series 4–2 |
All-Star game
On January 19, the Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 10–9 at Kelowna, British Columbia before a crowd of 5,420.
WHL awards
| Player of the Year - Four Broncos Memorial Trophy: Brad Moran, Calgary Hitmen |
| Scholastic Player of the Year - Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy: Chris Nielson, Calgary Hitmen |
| Top Scorer - Bob Clarke Trophy: Brad Moran, Calgary Hitmen |
| Most Sportsmanlike Player - Brad Hornung Trophy: Trent Hunter, Prince George Cougars |
| Top Defenseman - Bill Hunter Trophy: Micki Dupont, Kamloops Blazers |
| Rookie of the Year - Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy: Dan Blackburn, Kootenay Ice |
| Top Goaltender - Del Wilson Trophy: Bryce Wandler, Swift Current Broncos |
| Coach of the Year - Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy: Todd McLellan, Swift Current Broncos |
| Executive of the Year - Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy: Tim Speltz, Spokane Chiefs |
| Regular season Champions - Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy: Calgary Hitmen |
| Top Official - Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy: Mike Hasenfratz |
| Marketing/Public Relations Award - St. Clair Group Trophy: Mike Jenkins, Prince Albert Raiders |
| Humanitarian of the Year - Chris Nielson, Calgary Hitmen |
| WHL Plus-Minus Award: Kenton Smith, Calgary Hitmen |
| Playoff Most Valuable Player - airBC Trophy: Dan Blackburn, Kootenay Ice |
See also
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