Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation

04/02/2026

Four men who combined have spent more than 100 years working for NHL teams will share in the Ace Award when the non-profit Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation holds its annual Wall of Honour induction dinner in Okotoks on Aug. 28.

Lorne Davis, Del Wilson, Ted Hampson and Marshall Johnston will be honoured on an evening when 21 other scouts will be inducted into the Wall of Honour.

The Ace Award is presented in honour of the late Garnet (Ace) Bailey, a longtime NHL scout. He was the Los Angeles Kings’ director of pro scouting and was en route to their training camp when the plane he was on was hijacked and deliberately flown into the South Tower of New York City’s World Trade Centre on Sept. 11, 2001. This year’s recipients are recognized by those in the scouting fraternity for their dedication to the profession and their willingness to help those who were working to follow in their footsteps.

Read the full story on our website: https://hockeyscoutsfoundation.com/2026/04/01/phsf-honours-four-with-ace-award/

03/10/2026

Big news for our Foundation!

The Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation is now the Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation (PHSF) — a name that reflects our vision to grow beyond Western Canada and expand our impact across Canada and beyond.

We’re also proud to announce that PHSF is now an official registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency, allowing us to do even more to support scouts, communities, and the game of hockey.

Exciting things ahead!

01/30/2026

Les Lazaruk the longtime play-by-play voice of the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades, will receive the Bob Ridley Golden Microphone Honourarium at the 2026 Wall of Honour induction banquet, the Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation announced today.

This award, presented annually by the non-profit foundation, recognizes a member of the print or broadcasting profession for their dedicated years of service at the major junior level.

“I am shocked . . . thrilled . . . and honoured,” Lazaruk said when informed that he was to receive the Golden Microphone. “Are you sure you couldn’t find someone more deserving?”

No, Les, we couldn't.

Picture: Bob Ridley (right) congratulates Les Lazaruk on having been awarded the Golden Microphone Honourarium on Jan. 27 in Medicine Hat during a visit by the Saskatoon Blades. (Photo by Blair Reid)

01/04/2026

The Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation is mourning the loss of Gary Sutter after the first family of hockey’s eldest son died on Wednesday (Dec. 31) in Viking, Alta. He was a week from his 71st birthday.

“The Foundation joins hockey fans from around the world in offering deepest condolences to Gary’s family and friends,” said Garth Malarchuk, the WCPHS Foundation’s chairman of the board. “We all know how much the Sutters have meant to hockey, and Gary was an integral part of the family.”

Read the full press-release on our website: https://hockeyscoutsfoundation.com/2026/01/03/foundation-mourns-gary-sutter/

10/27/2025

Bryan Trottier - 7-time Stanley Cup winner and Hockey Hall of Famer! We were so grateful to have him as an honoured guest at "Celebrating Indigenous Hockey Legends". Watch this video, created by Associate Director , which documents his record-breaking and award-winning career.

10/25/2025

A tribute to Fred Sasakamoose — trailblazer and the first First Nations player with treaty status to make it to the NHL. Thank you to Associate Director Billy Melville for honouring his extraordinary journey.

10/16/2025

Celebrating Indigenous Hockey Legends, presented by Bouchier — September 30, 2025

It’s been a few weeks since this very special event—and as the reviews continue to pour in and we sift through hundreds of incredible photos, the Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made Celebrating Indigenous Hockey Legends a momentous evening.

To our sponsors, charities, volunteers, speakers, honourees, and attendees — you made this night one we will remember forever.

Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing more photos, videos, behind‑the‑scenes stories, and reflections on our website and social channels. Stay tuned and follow along!

10/11/2025

Congratulations to Bouchier!

The Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation extends heartfelt congratulations to Bouchier on being named the inaugural business of the year by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB).

According to the CCIB, the award “honours the achievements and contributions of an Indigenous business that significantly supports and enriches the economic, social and cultural well-being of Indigenous communities.”

We’re proud to have had Bouchier as our title sponsor for the “Celebrating Indigenous Hockey Legends” banquet on Sept. 30 in Regina. Because of your partnership, we were able to honour Indigenous hockey legends who have inspired generations, all while raising funds for three Regina-based organizations — KidSport Saskatchewan, the Circle Project and the Ranch Ehrlo Society's Outdoor Hockey League. It was all part of a powerful night of legacy, community, cultural pride and Indigenous excellence.

Thank you, Bouchier, for your leadership and dedication to the community.

What an incredible honour! Tonight, our co-founders Nicole Bourque-Bouchier and David Bouchier accepted the CCIB Indigenous Business of the Year Award on behalf of the Bouchier team.
As the first recipient of this award, it honours not just success but purpose, people and community impact.

We’ve received many awards for leadership, safety, growth, and performance, but this one reflects our values, our community and our people. It’s deeper and acknowledges how we do business — grounded in culture, guided by community, and built by our people.

To our amazing team, clients, and community partners — thank you. This achievement belongs to all of us.

09/28/2025

Let’s meet two‑time Stanley Cup champion Dwight King!

Dwight, 36, is Métis from Meadow Lake, Sask, . . . Played four seasons with the WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes. . . . NHL career comprised 365 regular-season games with the Los Angeles Kings (348) Montreal Canadiens (17). Also got into 75 playoff games, 69 of those with the Kings with whom he won two Stanley Cups (2011-12, 2013-14). . . . Retired after one season in the KHL and two in Austria (2018-20). . . . Has coached minor hockey in Meadow Lake along with older brother D.J. . . . Inducted into Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023 (builders/grassroots), along with brother D.J., and sisters Danene (Kopperud) and Dayna. . . . Heavily involved with the family-run King’s Hockey School on the Flying Dust First Nation near Meadow Lake.

Don't forget to grab your tickets to the big night at hockeyscoutsfoundation.com!

09/28/2025

If you attend Celebrating Indigenous Hockey Legends, presented by Bouchier, you'll have the opportunity to hear from not just one, but both King brothers! Get your tickets at hockeyscoutsfoundation.com! Let's meet DJ King.

Dwayne Jr, 41, is Métis from Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. . . . After four seasons in the WHL — three-plus with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and 28 games with the Kelowna Rockets, who won the 2004 Memorial Cup — went on to a nine-season pro career that included 118 games over six seasons split between the St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals. . . . Joined brother Dwight and sisters Dayna King and Danene Kopperud as inductees into the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023 in the builder/grassroots category. . . . They operate King’s Hockey School on the Flying Dust First Nation near Meadow Lake. . . . A pro chuckwagon driver since 2014, he made his Rangeland Derby debut at the Calgary Stampede in 2025, his first full season on the World Professional Chuckwagon Association circuit. Before that, was with the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association. . . . Co-owner of Tawaw Cabins, a resort in Waterhen Lake, Sask.

09/22/2025

🎉 The Celebrating Indigenous Hockey Legends auction is LIVE! 🎉

Bid now on exclusive silent & live items — including Indigenous-signed jerseys — while supporting KidSport Saskatchewan, Circle Project, & the Ranch Ehrlo Outdoor Hockey League.

🗓 Auction closes Sept 30 @ 9:30 pm (live event)
📍 Pick up: winners in person at the venue or in Southern Alberta at Elevate Auctions (Calgary)
📞 Can’t attend? Proxy bids available. Email [email protected]
or call 403‑978‑0100 by Sept 29 @ noon. Full details on the auction site.

m.elevateauctions.com/Scouts — let’s honour the legends & give back!