Wikipedia: Western Hockey League

Western Hockey League
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The Western Hockey League is one of the three hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League.

The 20 teams of the WHL are divided into Western and Eastern conferences.

Eastern Conference teams

The eastern conference is divided into the east and central divisions, which comprises teams from Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

East division

Brandon (MB) Wheat Kings
Moose Jaw (SK) Warriors
Prince Albert (SK) Raiders
Regina (SK) Pats
Saskatoon (SK) Blades

Central division

Calgary (AB) Hitmen
Lethbridge (AB) Hurricanes
Medicine Hat (AB) Tigers
Red Deer (AB) Rebels
Swift Current (SK) Broncos

Western Conference teams

The western conference is divided into the B.C. and U.S. divisions, which consist of teams from British Columbia, Oregon and Washington.

B.C. division

Kamloops (BC) Blazers
Kelowna (BC) Rockets
Kootenay Ice (Cranbrook, British Columbia)
Prince George (BC) Cougars
Vancouver (BC) Giants

U.S. division

Everett (WA) Silvertips
Portland (OR) Winter Hawks
Seattle (WA) Thunderbirds
Spokane (WA) Chiefs
Tri-City Americans (WA) (plays in Kennewick, Washington)

External Link

Official WHL web site