Harvey captains Alberta to WHL Cup, Cripps named B.C. Top Performer
Four teams made of up the top WHL prospects from each of the four most western provinces competed for the WHL Cup over the course of five days in Red Deer, Alberta, and five Prince Albert Raiders prospects were a part of it. The four teams played each played three round robin games, then a semi final playoff round, followed up by bronze and gold medal games.
Brock Cripps’ Team B.C. finished in last, Prince Albert’s own Connor Howe was part of the bronze winning Team Saskatchewan, Knox Burton’s Team Manitoba finished with silver, and Team Alberta finished with gold thanks to points from Kyle Obobaifo and Ben Harvey.
Cripps entered the tournament as the highest draft pick for the Raiders at second overall in last year’s draft, and with eight points in five games, all assists, he led all defenceman in scoring and was named the Top Performer for Team B.C. as well as being named to the WHL Cup’s All Star Team. He also finished tied for third in points during the tournament.
While captaining Team Alberta to their first WHL Cup in eight years, Ben Harvey finished with 3G-4A-7P in the tournament to tie for fourth in scoring. Also on the Alberta squad, Kyle Obobaifo finished with 1G-3A-4P, and Knox Burton had one goal to tie Connor Howe in points with his one assist.