# @westernhockeyleague on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2Lv5XFBYG
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65957871-westernhockeyleague-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/563cd59860.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-27T15:09:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Western Hockey League (@westernhockeyleague) — https://gondola.cc/westernhockeyleague

## Caption

When Shane Smith was getting his first reps in the WHL as a 16-year-old, he didn't just have championship aspirations – he also wanted to make a difference.

Since then, the veteran forward and #MemorialCup participant has been a three-time finalist and one-time winner of the Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy. #WHLAwards

For the full story, head to WHL.ca.

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## Tags

memorialcup, whlawards

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