Prince Albert product Riley Sawchuk and Raiders’ goaltender Max Paddock have been named to the W-H-L’s Eastern Conference second all-star team.

The league, also, named its Western Conference second all-star team Monday.

A 21-year-old forward, Sawchuk finished off his W-H-L career by notching 76 points, including 25 goals, in 64 games for Edmonton…posting career highs in all major offensive categories. He was acquired prior to this past season by the Oil Kings from Tri-Cities.

The 19-year-old Paddock flourished with P-A after being acquired from Regina at the trade deadline. The Brandon native collected three of five shutouts and 13 of 23 wins while playing just 19 of 48 games with the Raiders. He posted a 1.67 goals against-average and .935 save percentage with Prince Albert.

The full list of Conference second team all-stars follows in the release from the W-H-L…

WHL ANNOUNCES 2019-20 CONFERENCE SECOND ALL-STAR TEAMS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today the Eastern and Western Conference Second All-Star teams for the 2019-20 WHL season. WHL Conference All-Stars are voted upon by WHL General Managers. WHL Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team Goaltender – Max Paddock (Brandon, Man.) – Prince Albert Raiders Defenceman – Alex Cotton (Langley, B.C.) – Lethbridge Hurricanes Defenceman – Matthew Robertson (Sherwood Park, Alta.) – Edmonton Oil Kings Forward – Mark Kastelic (Phoenix, Ariz.) – Calgary Hitmen Forward – Peyton Krebs (Okotoks, Alta.) – Winnipeg ICE Forward – Riley Sawchuk (Prince Albert, Sask.) – Edmonton Oil Kings WHL Western Conference Second All-Star Team Goaltender – Joel Hofer (Winnipeg, Man.) – Portland Winterhawks Defenceman – Bowen Byram (Cranbrook, B.C.) – Vancouver Giants Defenceman – Jake Christiansen (West Vancouver, B.C.) – Everett Silvertips Forward – Zane Franklin (Marwayne, Alta.) – Kamloops Blazers Forward – Bryce Kindopp (Lloydminster, Alta.) – Everett Silvertips Forward – Eli Zummack (Kelowna, B.C.) – Spokane Chiefs WHL Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team Biographies Goaltender Max Paddock (Prince Albert Raiders): With five shutouts to his name, the 19-year-old product of Brandon, Man., finished tied for second in that category, while his 23 wins rank fifth in the WHL. The 6-foot-2, 167-pound Paddock finished his third full WHL season with a record of 23-16-4-4, including a 3.31 goals-against average and .905 save percentage. Defenceman Alex Cotton (Lethbridge Hurricanes): With 67 points (20G-47A) in 63 games, the 18-year-old product of Langley, B.C. led all WHL defencemen in scoring. His 47 assists ranked second among WHL defencemen. A fifth-round pick (99th) of the Hurricanes in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound Cotton established career highs in all major offensive categories during 2019-20 and is eligible for the 2020 NHL Draft. Defenceman Matthew Robertson (Edmonton Oil Kings): The 19-year-old product of Sherwood Park, Alta. anchored the Oil Kings blueline in 2019-20, registering career highs in all major offensive categories, registering 47 points (13G-34A) in 60 games. Those 47 points rank fourth among defenceman in the WHL’s Eastern Conference. A 6-foot-4, 203-pound prospect of the New York Rangers, Robertson has tallied 105 points (27G-78A) in 186 career WHL games. Forward Mark Kastelic (Calgary Hitmen): The 21-year-old product of Phoenix, Ariz. finished the campaign tied for fifth in WHL goal scoring, with 38 markers to his credit in 58 games. Overall, Kastelic collected 68 points, including a career-high 30 assists, as well as a career-high rating of plus-30. A 6-foot-4, 221-pound prospect of the Ottawa Senators, Kastelic finishes his WHL career with 235 points (126G-109A) in 321 regular season games. Forward Peyton Krebs (Winnipeg ICE): Upon returning from an off-season training injury, the 19-year-old product of Okotoks, Alta. produced at one of the highest rates in the WHL. With 60 points (12G-48A) in only 38 games, Krebs produced 1.58 points per game, good enough for fourth best in the WHL. A 5-foot-11, 180-pound prospect of the Vegas Golden Knights, Krebs has collected 188 points (49G-139A) in 175 career WHL games. Forward Riley Sawchuk (Edmonton Oil Kings): The 21-year-old product of Prince Albert, Sask. thrived in his only season with the Oil Kings, leading his Club in scoring with 76 points (25G-51A) in 64 games, setting career highs in all major offensive categories. His 51 assists finished tied for seventh in the WHL during 2019-20. Over the course of 259 career WHL games, the 5-foot-11, 175-pound Sawchuk finished with 160 points (62G-98A). WHL Western Conference Second All-Star Team Biographies Goaltender Joel Hofer (Portland Winterhawks): The 19-year-old product of Winnipeg, Man. finished tied atop the WHL with a career-high 34 wins. In all, the 6-foot-5, 172-pound prospect of the St. Louis Blues backstopped the Winterhawks with a record of 34-8-3-2, 2.49 goals-against average, .915 save percentage, and four shutouts. Defenceman Bowen Byram (Vancouver Giants): The 18-year-old product of Cranbrook, B.C. finished with 52 points (14G-38A) in 50 games, good enough to be tied for seventh, while his 14 goals were tied for fifth among all WHL defencemen. Producing 1.04 points per game, Byram’s per-game output was tied for fourth among WHL defencemen. A 6-foot-1, 192-pound prospect of the Colorado Avalanche, Byram has notched 150 points (46G-104A) in 188 career WHL games. Defenceman Jake Christiansen (Everett Silvertips): The 20-year-old product of West Vancouver, B.C. ripped up the WHL upon his return from the professional ranks, registering 50 points (22G-28A) in only 38 games. His 1.32 points per game and 22 goals rank best among all WHL defencemen, while his 50 points finish ninth among WHL defenders. A 6-foot-1, 190-pound prospect of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Christiansen finishes his WHL career 152 points (50G-102A) in 297 regular season games. Forward Zane Franklin (Kamloops Blazers): The 21-year-old product of Marwayne, Alta. secured 91 points (29G-62A), representing career highs in all major offensive categories. His 91 points landed him fourth on the WHL scoring charts, while his 62 helpers were second best, and his 32 power-play assists were tops. Over the course of 269 career WHL games, the 5-foot-9, 200-pound Franklin finishes with 213 points (77G-136A). Forward Bryce Kindopp (Everett Silvertips): The 20-year-old product of Lloydminster, Alta. finished with a career-high 40 goals, good enough for fourth among WHL goal scorers in 2019-20. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound prospect of the Anaheim Ducks registered 11 game-winning goals, the only WHL player to hit double digits in game-winners this season. In total, Kindopp finished with 74 points to his credit, representing a career high. Over 266 career WHL games, he collected 197 points (110G-87A). Forward Eli Zummack (Spokane Chiefs): The 21-year-old product of Kelowna, B.C. led the WHL with 64 assists during the 2019-20 season. With 22 goals and 86 points, he finished tied for fifth in league scoring and established new career highs across the board. The 5-foot-10, 178-pound Zummack completes his WHL career with 217 points (61G-156A) in 233 career games.