Post by David on Mar 21, 2016 11:46:48 GMT -8
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE
Established: 1966
League History: Canadian Major Junior Hockey League (1966/67); Western Canada Hockey League (1967/68-1977/78); Western Hockey League (1978/79-present)
Headquarters: Calgary, Alberta
Commissioner: Dan Near
Founders: Bill Hunter, Scotty Munro, and Jim Piggott
Conferences: Eastern Conference, Western Conference
League Championship: Ed Chynoweth Cup
Most League Championships: Kamloops Blazers (6)
Most Memorial Cup Championships: Regina Pats (4)
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
BRANDON WHEAT KINGS
Established: 1967
City: Brandon, Manitoba
Arena: Westoba Place
Team History: Brandon Wheat Kings (1967/68-present)
League: WCHL (1967/68-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1968/69-present)
Team Colors: Gold, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (9): 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (33): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1987-88, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2013-14, 2014-15. 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2023-24
Division Titles: WCHL (3): 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79 (East); WHL (11): 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2006-07, 2009-10, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2020-21 (East)
Conference Championships: WCHL (1): 1976-77 (Semi-Final); WHL (6): 1978-79, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1997-98, 2004-05, 2014-15, 2015-16 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (3): 1978-79, 1995-96, 2015-16
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Marty Murray
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
CALGARY HITMEN
Established: 1994
City: Calgary, Alberta
Arena: Scotiabank Saddledome
Team History: Calgary Hitmen (1995/96-present)
League: WHL (1995/96-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: Central (1995/96-present)
Team Colors: Black, Copper, Red, White
Playoff Appearances: WHL (22): 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2022-23
Division Titles: WHL (7): 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2014-15 (Central)
Conference Championships: WHL (3): 1998-99, 2008-09, 2009-10 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (2): 1998-99, 2009-10
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Steve Hamilton
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
EDMONTON OIL KINGS
Established: 2006
City: Edmonton, Alberta
Arena: Rogers Place
Team History: Edmonton Oil Kings (2007/08-present)
League: WHL (2007/08-present)
Conference: Eastern (2007/08-present)
Division: Central (2007/08-present)
Team Colors: Red, Royal Blue, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: WHL (10): 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22
Division Titles: WHL (7): 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 (Central)
Conference Championships: WHL (4): 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2021-22 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (3): 2011-12, 2013-14, 2021-22
Memorial Cup Championship: (1): 2013-14
Head Coach: Luke Pierce
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
EVERETT SILVERTIPS
Established: 2003
City: Everett, Washington
Arena: Angel of the Winds Arena
Team History: Everett Silvertips (2003/04-present)
League: WHL (2003/04-present)
Conference: Western (2003/04-present)
Division: U.S. (2003/04-present)
Team Colors: Forest Green, Copper, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: WHL (20): 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (9): 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22 (U.S.)
Conference Championships: WHL (2): 2003-04, 2017-18 (Western)
League Championships: None
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Dennis Williams
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
KAMLOOPS BLAZERS
Established: 1966
City: Kamloops, British Columbia
Arena: Sandman Centre
Team History: Estevan Bruins (1966/67-1970/71); New Westminster Bruins (1971/72-1980/81); Kamloops Junior Oilers (1980/81-1983/84); Kamloops Blazers (1984/85-present)
League: WCHL (1967/68-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1966/67-1970/71); West (1971/72-2000/01); B.C. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Blue, Orange, White
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (12): 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (37): 1978-79, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23
Division Titles: WCHL (3): 1970-71 (East); 1975-76, 1976-77 (West); WHL (17): 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1998-99 (West); 2001-02, 2011-12, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22; 2022-23 (B.C.)
Conference Championships: WCHL (5): 1967-68, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78 (Semi-Final); WHL (9): 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1998-99 (Western)
League Championships: WCHL (5): 1967-68, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (6): 1983-84, 1985-86, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1994-95
Memorial Cup Championships: (5) 1976-77, 1977-78, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1994-95
Head Coach: Shaun Clouston
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
KELOWNA ROCKETS
Established: 1991
City: Kelowna, British Columbia
Arena: Prospera Place
Team History: Tacoma Rockets (1991/92-1994/95); Kelowna Rockets (1995/96-present)
League: WHL (1991/92-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1991/92-2000/01); B.C. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Teal, Red, Copper, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: WHL (30): 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (8): 2000-01 (West); 2002-03, 2003-04, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2017-18 (B.C.)
Conference Championships: WHL (4): 2002-03, 2004-05, 2008-09, 2014-15 (Western)
League Championships: WHL (4): 2002-03, 2004-05, 2008-09, 2014-15
Memorial Cup Championships: (1): 2003-04
Head Coach: Kris Mallette
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
LETHBRIDGE HURRICANES
Established: 1967
City: Lethbridge, Alberta
Arena: ENMAX Centre
Team History: Winnipeg Jets* (1967/68-1972/73); Winnipeg Clubs (1973/74-1975/76); Winnipeg Monarchs (1976/77); Calgary Wranglers (1977/78-1986/87); Lethbridge Hurricanes (1987/88-present)
League: WCHL (1967/68-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1968/69-1975/76); Central (1976/77-1978/79); East (1979/80-1994/95); Central (1995/96-present)
Team Colors: Red, White, Navy
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (6): 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1975-76, 1976-77; WHL (30): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (4): 1989-90, 1990-91 (East); 1996-97, 2015-16 (Central)
Conference Championships: WHL (5): 1980-81, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1996-97, 2007-08 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (1): 1996-97
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Bill Peters
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*Not associated with the NHL team of the same name from 1972/73-1995/96
MEDICINE HAT TIGERS
Established: 1970
City: Medicine Hat, Alberta
Arena: Co-op Place
Team History: Medicine Hat Tigers (1970/71-present)
League: WCHL (1970/71-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1970/71-1975/76); Central (1976/77-1978/79); East (1979/80-1994/95); Central (1995/96-present)
Team Colors: Orange, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (7): 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (36): 1979-80; 1980-81, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WCHL (1): 1976-77 (Central); WHL (8): 1985-86, 1986-87 (East); 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2016-17, 2017-18 (Central)
Conference Championships: WCHL (1): 1972-73; WHL (4): 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 2003-04, 2006-07 (Eastern)
League Championships: WCHL (1): 1972-73 (Semi-Final); WHL (4): 1985-86, 1986-87, 2003-04, 2006-07
Memorial Cup Championships: (2): 1985-86, 1986-87
Head Coach: Willie Desjardins
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
MOOSE JAW WARRIORS
Established: 1980
City: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Arena: Moose Jaw Events Centre
Team History: Winnipeg Warriors (1980/81-1983/84); Moose Jaw Warriors (1984/85-present)
League: WHL (1980/81-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1980/81-present)
Team Colors: Red, Black, Silver
Playoff Appearances: WHL (28): 1982-83, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1988-89, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1994-95, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2007-08, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (4): 2003-04, 2005-06, 2011-12, 2017-18 (East)
Conference Championships: WHL (1): 2005-06 (Eastern)
League Championships: None
Memorial Cup Championship: None
Head Coach: Mark O'Leary
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS
Established: 1951
City: Portland, Oregon
Arena: Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Team History: Edmonton Oil Kings* (1951/52-1975/76); Portland Winter Hawks (1976/77-2008/09); Portland Winterhawks (2009/10-present)
League: Western Canada Junior Hockey League (1951/52-1955/56); Central Alberta Hockey League (1956/57-1965/66); WCHL (1966/67-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1968/69-2000/01); U.S. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Biscuit Black, Squall Gray, Buzzer Red, Celly Gold, Ice White
Playoff Appearances: WCJHL (5): 1951-52, 1952-53, 1953-54, 1954-55, 1955-56; CAHL (10): 1956-57, 1957-58, 1958-59, 1959-60, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64, 1965-66; WCHL (11): 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (38): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1988-89, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WCJHL (2): 1952-53, 1953-54 (League); CAHL (2): 1962-63, 1963-64 (League); WCHL (5): 1966-67 (League); 1968-69, 1970-71, 1972-73, 1977-78 (West); WHL (14): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1988-89, 1992-93, 1996-97, 1997-98 (West); 2001-02, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2019-20, 2023-24 (U.S.)
Conference Championships: WCHJL (1): 1953-54; CAHL (1): 1965-66; WCHL (2): 1970-71, 1971-72 (Semi-Final); WHL (12): 1978-79, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1986-87, 1988-89, 1992-93, 1997-98, 2000-01, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 (Western)
League Championships: WCJHL (1): 1953-54; CAHL (1): 1956-66 (Co-Champion); WCHL (2): 1970-71, 1971-72; WHL (3): 1981-82, 1997-98, 2012-13
Memorial Cup Championships: (2): 1982-83, 1997-98
Head Coach: Mike Johnston
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*Not associated with the current incarnation of the Edmonton Oil Kings (2007/08-present)
PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS
Established: 1971
City: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Arena: Art Hauser Centre
Team History: Prince Albert Raiders (1971/72-present)
League: SJHL (1971/72-1981/82); WHL (1982/83-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1982/83-present)
Team Colors: Green, Black, Gold
Playoff Appearances: SJHL (Information Unavailable); WHL (26): 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2006-07, 2010-11. 2012-13, 2013-14, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19; 2019-20, 2021-22, 2023-24
Division Titles: SJHL (10): 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82; WHL (5): 1984-85, 1991-92, 1998-99, 2018-19, 2019-20 (East)
Conference Championships: SJHL (Information Unavailable); WHL (2): 1984-85, 2018-19 (Eastern)
League Championships: SJHL (8): 1973-74, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82; WHL (2): 1984-85, 2018-19
Memorial Cup Championships: (1): 1984-85
Head Coach: Jeff Truitt
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS
Established: 1971
City: Prince George, British Columbia
Arena: CN Centre
Team History: Victoria Cougars (1971/72-1993/94); Prince George Cougars (1994/95-present)
League: WCHL (1971/72-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1971/72-2000/01); B.C. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Red, Bronze, White, Black
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (4): 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (25): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WCHL (1): 1974-75 (West); WHL (3): 1980-81 (West); 2016-17, 2023-24 (B.C.)
Conference Championships: WHL (2): 1979-80, 1980-81 (Western)
League Championships: WHL (1): 1980-81
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Mark Lamb
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
RED DEER REBELS
Established: 1992
City: Red Deer, Alberta
Arena: Peavey Mart Centrium
Team History: Red Deer Rebels (1992/93-present)
League: WHL (1992/93-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1992/93-1994/95); Central (1995/96-present)
Team Colors: Burgundy, Black, White, Silver
Playoff Appearances: WHL (24): 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2006-07, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13. 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (5): 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2010-11, 2022-23 (Central)
Conference Championships: WHL (3): 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (1): 2000-01
Memorial Cup Championships: (1): 2000-01
Head Coach: Derrick Walser
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
REGINA PATS
Established: 1917; 1966 (Current Incarnation)
City: Regina, Saskatchewan
Arena: Brandt Centre
Team History: Regina Pats (1966/67-present)
League: WCHL (1966/67-1967/68); SJHL (1968/69-1969/70); WCHL (1970/71-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1966/67-1967/68; 1970/71-present)
Team Colors: Blue, Red, White
Playoff Appearances: SJHL (2): 1968-69, 1969-70; WCHL (9): 1966-67, 1967-68, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1977-78; WHL (32) 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2011-12, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2022-23
Division Titles: WCHL (2): 1971-72, 1973-74 (East); WHL (5): 1979-80, 1980-81, 1983-84, 1997-98, 2007-08, 2016-17(East)
Conference Championships: WCHL (3): 1966-67, 1971-72, 1973-74 (Semi-Final); WHL (2) 1979-80, 2016-17 (Eastern)
League Championships: SJHL (1): 1968-69; WCHL (1): 1973-74; WHL (1): 1979-80
Memorial Cup Championships: (4): 1924-25, 1927-28, 1929-30, 1973-74
Head Coach: Brad Herauf
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
SASKATOON BLADES
Established: 1964
City: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Arena: SaskTel Centre
Team History: Saskatoon Blades (1964/65-present)
League: SJHL (1964/65-1965/66); WCHL (1966/67-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1968/69-1970/71); East (1971/72-present)
Team Colors: Royal Blue, Gold
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (11): 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77; WHL (30): 1978-79, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1997-98, 1999-2000, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WCHL (3): 1972-73, 1974-75, 1975-76 (East); WHL (7): 1982-83, 1987-88, 1993-94, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2023-24 (East)
Conference Championships: WCHL (3): 1972-73, 1974-75, 1975-76 (Semi-Final); WHL (1): 1993-94 (Eastern)
League Championships: None
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Brennan Sonne
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS
Established: 1971
City: Kent, Washington
Arena: accesso ShoWare Center
Team History: Vancouver Nats (1971/72-1972/73); Kamloops Chiefs (1973/74-1976/77); Seattle Breakers (1977/78-1984/85); Seattle Thunderbirds (1985/86-present)
League: WCHL (1971/72-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1971/72-2000/01); U.S. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Navy Blue, Green, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (3): 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77; WHL (35): 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23
Division Titles: WHL (4): 2002-03, 2004-05, 2015-16, 2022-23 (U.S.)
Conference Championships: WHL (5): 1996-97, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2021-22, 2022-23 (Western)
League Championships: WHL (2): 2016-17, 2022-23
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Matt O'Dette
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
SPOKANE CHIEFS
Established: 1982
City: Spokane, Washington
Arena: Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Team History: Kelowna Wings (1982/83-1984/85); Spokane Chiefs (1985/86-present)
League: WHL (1982/83-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1982/83-2000/01); U.S. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Red, White, Blue
Playoff Appearances: WHL (33): 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (2): 1995-96, 1999-2000 (West)
Conference Championships: WHL (4): 1990-91, 1995-96, 1999-2000, 2007-08 (Western)
League Championships: WHL (2): 1990-91, 2007-08
Memorial Cup Championships: (2): 1990-91, 2007-08
Head Coach: Ryan Smith
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
SWIFT CURRENT BRONCOS
Established: 1967 (Original Broncos); 1986 (Current Incarnation)
City: Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Arena: Innovation Credit Union iPlex
Team History: Swift Current Broncos (1967/68-1973/74); Lethbridge Broncos (1974/75-1985/86); Swift Current Broncos (1986/87-present)
League: WCHL (1967/68-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1968/69-1970/71); East 1971/72-1975/76); Central (1976/77-1978/79); East (1979/1980-1994/95); Central (1995-96); East (1996/97-2000/01); Central (2001/02-2005/06); East (2006/07-2018-19); Central (2019/20); East (2020/21); Central (2021/22-present)
Team Colors: Blue, Green, White
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (8): 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (37): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2023-24
Division Titles: WCHL (1): 1977-78 (Central); WHL (6): 1981-82, 1988-89, 1992-93 (East); 1995-96 (Central); 1999-2000, 2000-01 (East); 2023-24 (Central)
Conference Championships: WHL (4): 1982-83, 1988-89, 1992-93, 2017-18 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (4): 1982-83, 1988-89, 1992-93, 2017-18
Memorial Cup Championships: (1): 1988-89
Head Coach: Devan Praught
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Established: 1966
City: Kennewick, Washington
Arena: Toyota Center
Team History: Calgary Buffaloes (1966/67); Calgary Centennials (1967/68-1976/77); Billings Bighorns (1977/78-1981/82); Nanaimo Islanders (1982/83); New Westminster Bruins (1983/84-1987/88); Tri-City Americans (1988/89-present)
League: WCHL (1966/67-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1968/69-1975/76); Central (1976/77-1978-79); East (1979/80-1981/82); West (1982/83-2000/01); U.S. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Navy Blue, Red, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (8): 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (34): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2001-02, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2022-23
Division Titles: WCHL (3): 1969-70, 1971-72, 1973-74 (West); WHL (5): 1978-79 (Central), 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2011-12 (U.S.)
Conference Championships: WCHL (1): 1973-74 (Semi-Final); WHL (1): 2009-10 (Western)
League Championships: None
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Stu Barnes
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
VANCOUVER GIANTS
Established: 2001
City: Langley, British Columbia
Arena: Langley Events Centre
Team History: Vancouver Giants (2001/02-present)
League: WHL (2001/02-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: B.C. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Red, Black, Silver, White, Metallic Gold
Playoff Appearances: WHL (17): 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2013-14, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (6): 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2018-19 (B.C.)
Conference Championships: WHL (3): 2005-06, 2006-07, 2018-19 (Western)
League Championships: WHL (1): 2005-06
Memorial Cup Championships: (1): 2006-07
Head Coach: Manny Viveiros
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
VICTORIA ROYALS
Established: 2006
City: Victoria, British Columbia
Arena: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Team History: Chilliwack Bruins (2006/07-2010/11); Victoria Royals (2011/12-present)
League: WHL (2006/07-present)
Conference: Western (2006/07-present)
Division: B.C. (2006/07-present)
Team Colors: Royal Blue, Silver, White, Black
Playoff Appearances: WHL (14): 2006-07, 2007-08, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (1): 2015-16 (B.C.)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Dan Price (fired); James Patrick
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
WENATCHEE WILD
Established: 1996
City: Wenatchee, Washington
Arena: Town Toyota Center
Team History: Edmonton Ice (1996/97-1997/98); Kootenay ICE (1998/99-2018/19); Winnipeg ICE (2019/20-2022/23); Wenatchee Wild (2023/24-present)
League: WHL (1996/97-present)
Conference: Eastern (1996/97-2000/01); Western (2001/02-2005/06); Eastern (2006/07-2022/23); Western (2023/234-present)
Division: Central (1996/97-2000/01); B.C. (2001/02-2005/06); Central (2006/07-2018/19); East (2019/20-2022/23); U.S. (2023/24-present)
Team Colors: Blue, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: WHL (21): 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (3): 2004-05 (B.C.); 2021-22, 2022-23 (East)
Conference Championships: WHL (4): 1999-2000 (Eastern); 2001-02 (Western); 2010-11, 2022-23 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (3): 1999-2000, 2001-02, 2010-11
Memorial Cup Championships: (1): 2001-2002
Head Coach: Kevin Constantine (suspended); Chris Clark (interim); Roy Sommer
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
DEFUNCT TEAMS
SPOKANE FLYERS
Established: 1967
Folded: 1982
City: Spokane, Washington
Arena: Spokane Coliseum
Team History: Flin Flon Bombers (1967/68-1977/78); Edmonton Oil Kings (1978/79); Great Falls Americans (1979/80*); Spokane Flyers (1980/81-1981/82*)
League: WCJHL (1967/68); WCHL (1969/70-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-1981/82)
Division: East (1970/71-1979/80); West (1980/81-1981/82)
Team Colors: Blue, White
Playoff Appearances: WCJHL (1): 1967-68; WCHL (7): 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1977-78; WHL (2): 1978/89, 1980/81
Division Titles: WCJHL (3): 1967-68 (League); WCHL (2): 1968-69, 1969-70 (League)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Memorial Cup Championships: None
*Folded mid-season
WHL OUTDOOR GAMES
ROCKSTAR OUTDOOR HOCKEY CLASSIC
Date: January 15th, 2011
City: Spokane, Washington
Venue: Avista Stadium (home of NWL's Spokane Indians)
Result: Spokane Chiefs 11, Kootenay ICE 2
Attendance: 7,075 (Capacity - 6,803)
WHL OUTDOORS GAME
Date: February 21, 2011
City: Calgary, Alberta
Stadium: McMahon Stadium (home of CFL's Calgary Stampeders)
Result: Regina Pats 3, Calgary Hitmen 2
Attendance: 20,888* (Capacity - 35,400)
*WHL and Canadian Hockey League attendance records & junior hockey world record
WHL PRAIRIE CLASSIC
Date: October 27, 2019
City: Regina, Saskatchewan
Stadium: Mosaic Stadium (home of CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Result: Calgary Hitmen 5, Regina Pats 4 (OT)
Attendance: 15,401 (Capacity - 33,350)
Established: 1966
League History: Canadian Major Junior Hockey League (1966/67); Western Canada Hockey League (1967/68-1977/78); Western Hockey League (1978/79-present)
Headquarters: Calgary, Alberta
Commissioner: Dan Near
Founders: Bill Hunter, Scotty Munro, and Jim Piggott
Conferences: Eastern Conference, Western Conference
League Championship: Ed Chynoweth Cup
Most League Championships: Kamloops Blazers (6)
Most Memorial Cup Championships: Regina Pats (4)
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
BRANDON WHEAT KINGS
Established: 1967
City: Brandon, Manitoba
Arena: Westoba Place
Team History: Brandon Wheat Kings (1967/68-present)
League: WCHL (1967/68-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1968/69-present)
Team Colors: Gold, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (9): 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (33): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1987-88, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2013-14, 2014-15. 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2023-24
Division Titles: WCHL (3): 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79 (East); WHL (11): 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2006-07, 2009-10, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2020-21 (East)
Conference Championships: WCHL (1): 1976-77 (Semi-Final); WHL (6): 1978-79, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1997-98, 2004-05, 2014-15, 2015-16 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (3): 1978-79, 1995-96, 2015-16
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Marty Murray
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
CALGARY HITMEN
Established: 1994
City: Calgary, Alberta
Arena: Scotiabank Saddledome
Team History: Calgary Hitmen (1995/96-present)
League: WHL (1995/96-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: Central (1995/96-present)
Team Colors: Black, Copper, Red, White
Playoff Appearances: WHL (22): 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2022-23
Division Titles: WHL (7): 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2014-15 (Central)
Conference Championships: WHL (3): 1998-99, 2008-09, 2009-10 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (2): 1998-99, 2009-10
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Steve Hamilton
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
EDMONTON OIL KINGS
Established: 2006
City: Edmonton, Alberta
Arena: Rogers Place
Team History: Edmonton Oil Kings (2007/08-present)
League: WHL (2007/08-present)
Conference: Eastern (2007/08-present)
Division: Central (2007/08-present)
Team Colors: Red, Royal Blue, Gold, White
Playoff Appearances: WHL (10): 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22
Division Titles: WHL (7): 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 (Central)
Conference Championships: WHL (4): 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2021-22 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (3): 2011-12, 2013-14, 2021-22
Memorial Cup Championship: (1): 2013-14
Head Coach: Luke Pierce
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
EVERETT SILVERTIPS
Established: 2003
City: Everett, Washington
Arena: Angel of the Winds Arena
Team History: Everett Silvertips (2003/04-present)
League: WHL (2003/04-present)
Conference: Western (2003/04-present)
Division: U.S. (2003/04-present)
Team Colors: Forest Green, Copper, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: WHL (20): 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (9): 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22 (U.S.)
Conference Championships: WHL (2): 2003-04, 2017-18 (Western)
League Championships: None
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Dennis Williams
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
KAMLOOPS BLAZERS
Established: 1966
City: Kamloops, British Columbia
Arena: Sandman Centre
Team History: Estevan Bruins (1966/67-1970/71); New Westminster Bruins (1971/72-1980/81); Kamloops Junior Oilers (1980/81-1983/84); Kamloops Blazers (1984/85-present)
League: WCHL (1967/68-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1966/67-1970/71); West (1971/72-2000/01); B.C. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Blue, Orange, White
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (12): 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (37): 1978-79, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23
Division Titles: WCHL (3): 1970-71 (East); 1975-76, 1976-77 (West); WHL (17): 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1998-99 (West); 2001-02, 2011-12, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22; 2022-23 (B.C.)
Conference Championships: WCHL (5): 1967-68, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78 (Semi-Final); WHL (9): 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1998-99 (Western)
League Championships: WCHL (5): 1967-68, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (6): 1983-84, 1985-86, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1994-95
Memorial Cup Championships: (5) 1976-77, 1977-78, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1994-95
Head Coach: Shaun Clouston
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
KELOWNA ROCKETS
Established: 1991
City: Kelowna, British Columbia
Arena: Prospera Place
Team History: Tacoma Rockets (1991/92-1994/95); Kelowna Rockets (1995/96-present)
League: WHL (1991/92-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1991/92-2000/01); B.C. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Teal, Red, Copper, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: WHL (30): 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (8): 2000-01 (West); 2002-03, 2003-04, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2017-18 (B.C.)
Conference Championships: WHL (4): 2002-03, 2004-05, 2008-09, 2014-15 (Western)
League Championships: WHL (4): 2002-03, 2004-05, 2008-09, 2014-15
Memorial Cup Championships: (1): 2003-04
Head Coach: Kris Mallette
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
LETHBRIDGE HURRICANES
Established: 1967
City: Lethbridge, Alberta
Arena: ENMAX Centre
Team History: Winnipeg Jets* (1967/68-1972/73); Winnipeg Clubs (1973/74-1975/76); Winnipeg Monarchs (1976/77); Calgary Wranglers (1977/78-1986/87); Lethbridge Hurricanes (1987/88-present)
League: WCHL (1967/68-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1968/69-1975/76); Central (1976/77-1978/79); East (1979/80-1994/95); Central (1995/96-present)
Team Colors: Red, White, Navy
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (6): 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1975-76, 1976-77; WHL (30): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (4): 1989-90, 1990-91 (East); 1996-97, 2015-16 (Central)
Conference Championships: WHL (5): 1980-81, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1996-97, 2007-08 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (1): 1996-97
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Bill Peters
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*Not associated with the NHL team of the same name from 1972/73-1995/96
MEDICINE HAT TIGERS
Established: 1970
City: Medicine Hat, Alberta
Arena: Co-op Place
Team History: Medicine Hat Tigers (1970/71-present)
League: WCHL (1970/71-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1970/71-1975/76); Central (1976/77-1978/79); East (1979/80-1994/95); Central (1995/96-present)
Team Colors: Orange, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (7): 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (36): 1979-80; 1980-81, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WCHL (1): 1976-77 (Central); WHL (8): 1985-86, 1986-87 (East); 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2016-17, 2017-18 (Central)
Conference Championships: WCHL (1): 1972-73; WHL (4): 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 2003-04, 2006-07 (Eastern)
League Championships: WCHL (1): 1972-73 (Semi-Final); WHL (4): 1985-86, 1986-87, 2003-04, 2006-07
Memorial Cup Championships: (2): 1985-86, 1986-87
Head Coach: Willie Desjardins
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
MOOSE JAW WARRIORS
Established: 1980
City: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Arena: Moose Jaw Events Centre
Team History: Winnipeg Warriors (1980/81-1983/84); Moose Jaw Warriors (1984/85-present)
League: WHL (1980/81-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1980/81-present)
Team Colors: Red, Black, Silver
Playoff Appearances: WHL (28): 1982-83, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1988-89, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1994-95, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2007-08, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (4): 2003-04, 2005-06, 2011-12, 2017-18 (East)
Conference Championships: WHL (1): 2005-06 (Eastern)
League Championships: None
Memorial Cup Championship: None
Head Coach: Mark O'Leary
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS
Established: 1951
City: Portland, Oregon
Arena: Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Team History: Edmonton Oil Kings* (1951/52-1975/76); Portland Winter Hawks (1976/77-2008/09); Portland Winterhawks (2009/10-present)
League: Western Canada Junior Hockey League (1951/52-1955/56); Central Alberta Hockey League (1956/57-1965/66); WCHL (1966/67-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1968/69-2000/01); U.S. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Biscuit Black, Squall Gray, Buzzer Red, Celly Gold, Ice White
Playoff Appearances: WCJHL (5): 1951-52, 1952-53, 1953-54, 1954-55, 1955-56; CAHL (10): 1956-57, 1957-58, 1958-59, 1959-60, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64, 1965-66; WCHL (11): 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (38): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1988-89, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WCJHL (2): 1952-53, 1953-54 (League); CAHL (2): 1962-63, 1963-64 (League); WCHL (5): 1966-67 (League); 1968-69, 1970-71, 1972-73, 1977-78 (West); WHL (14): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1988-89, 1992-93, 1996-97, 1997-98 (West); 2001-02, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2019-20, 2023-24 (U.S.)
Conference Championships: WCHJL (1): 1953-54; CAHL (1): 1965-66; WCHL (2): 1970-71, 1971-72 (Semi-Final); WHL (12): 1978-79, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1986-87, 1988-89, 1992-93, 1997-98, 2000-01, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 (Western)
League Championships: WCJHL (1): 1953-54; CAHL (1): 1956-66 (Co-Champion); WCHL (2): 1970-71, 1971-72; WHL (3): 1981-82, 1997-98, 2012-13
Memorial Cup Championships: (2): 1982-83, 1997-98
Head Coach: Mike Johnston
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
*Not associated with the current incarnation of the Edmonton Oil Kings (2007/08-present)
PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS
Established: 1971
City: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Arena: Art Hauser Centre
Team History: Prince Albert Raiders (1971/72-present)
League: SJHL (1971/72-1981/82); WHL (1982/83-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1982/83-present)
Team Colors: Green, Black, Gold
Playoff Appearances: SJHL (Information Unavailable); WHL (26): 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2006-07, 2010-11. 2012-13, 2013-14, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19; 2019-20, 2021-22, 2023-24
Division Titles: SJHL (10): 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82; WHL (5): 1984-85, 1991-92, 1998-99, 2018-19, 2019-20 (East)
Conference Championships: SJHL (Information Unavailable); WHL (2): 1984-85, 2018-19 (Eastern)
League Championships: SJHL (8): 1973-74, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82; WHL (2): 1984-85, 2018-19
Memorial Cup Championships: (1): 1984-85
Head Coach: Jeff Truitt
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS
Established: 1971
City: Prince George, British Columbia
Arena: CN Centre
Team History: Victoria Cougars (1971/72-1993/94); Prince George Cougars (1994/95-present)
League: WCHL (1971/72-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1971/72-2000/01); B.C. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Red, Bronze, White, Black
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (4): 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (25): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WCHL (1): 1974-75 (West); WHL (3): 1980-81 (West); 2016-17, 2023-24 (B.C.)
Conference Championships: WHL (2): 1979-80, 1980-81 (Western)
League Championships: WHL (1): 1980-81
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Mark Lamb
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
RED DEER REBELS
Established: 1992
City: Red Deer, Alberta
Arena: Peavey Mart Centrium
Team History: Red Deer Rebels (1992/93-present)
League: WHL (1992/93-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1992/93-1994/95); Central (1995/96-present)
Team Colors: Burgundy, Black, White, Silver
Playoff Appearances: WHL (24): 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2006-07, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13. 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (5): 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2010-11, 2022-23 (Central)
Conference Championships: WHL (3): 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (1): 2000-01
Memorial Cup Championships: (1): 2000-01
Head Coach: Derrick Walser
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
REGINA PATS
Established: 1917; 1966 (Current Incarnation)
City: Regina, Saskatchewan
Arena: Brandt Centre
Team History: Regina Pats (1966/67-present)
League: WCHL (1966/67-1967/68); SJHL (1968/69-1969/70); WCHL (1970/71-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: East (1966/67-1967/68; 1970/71-present)
Team Colors: Blue, Red, White
Playoff Appearances: SJHL (2): 1968-69, 1969-70; WCHL (9): 1966-67, 1967-68, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1977-78; WHL (32) 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2011-12, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2022-23
Division Titles: WCHL (2): 1971-72, 1973-74 (East); WHL (5): 1979-80, 1980-81, 1983-84, 1997-98, 2007-08, 2016-17(East)
Conference Championships: WCHL (3): 1966-67, 1971-72, 1973-74 (Semi-Final); WHL (2) 1979-80, 2016-17 (Eastern)
League Championships: SJHL (1): 1968-69; WCHL (1): 1973-74; WHL (1): 1979-80
Memorial Cup Championships: (4): 1924-25, 1927-28, 1929-30, 1973-74
Head Coach: Brad Herauf
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
SASKATOON BLADES
Established: 1964
City: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Arena: SaskTel Centre
Team History: Saskatoon Blades (1964/65-present)
League: SJHL (1964/65-1965/66); WCHL (1966/67-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1968/69-1970/71); East (1971/72-present)
Team Colors: Royal Blue, Gold
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (11): 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77; WHL (30): 1978-79, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1997-98, 1999-2000, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WCHL (3): 1972-73, 1974-75, 1975-76 (East); WHL (7): 1982-83, 1987-88, 1993-94, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2023-24 (East)
Conference Championships: WCHL (3): 1972-73, 1974-75, 1975-76 (Semi-Final); WHL (1): 1993-94 (Eastern)
League Championships: None
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Brennan Sonne
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS
Established: 1971
City: Kent, Washington
Arena: accesso ShoWare Center
Team History: Vancouver Nats (1971/72-1972/73); Kamloops Chiefs (1973/74-1976/77); Seattle Breakers (1977/78-1984/85); Seattle Thunderbirds (1985/86-present)
League: WCHL (1971/72-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1971/72-2000/01); U.S. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Navy Blue, Green, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (3): 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77; WHL (35): 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23
Division Titles: WHL (4): 2002-03, 2004-05, 2015-16, 2022-23 (U.S.)
Conference Championships: WHL (5): 1996-97, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2021-22, 2022-23 (Western)
League Championships: WHL (2): 2016-17, 2022-23
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Matt O'Dette
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
SPOKANE CHIEFS
Established: 1982
City: Spokane, Washington
Arena: Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Team History: Kelowna Wings (1982/83-1984/85); Spokane Chiefs (1985/86-present)
League: WHL (1982/83-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1982/83-2000/01); U.S. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Red, White, Blue
Playoff Appearances: WHL (33): 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (2): 1995-96, 1999-2000 (West)
Conference Championships: WHL (4): 1990-91, 1995-96, 1999-2000, 2007-08 (Western)
League Championships: WHL (2): 1990-91, 2007-08
Memorial Cup Championships: (2): 1990-91, 2007-08
Head Coach: Ryan Smith
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
SWIFT CURRENT BRONCOS
Established: 1967 (Original Broncos); 1986 (Current Incarnation)
City: Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Arena: Innovation Credit Union iPlex
Team History: Swift Current Broncos (1967/68-1973/74); Lethbridge Broncos (1974/75-1985/86); Swift Current Broncos (1986/87-present)
League: WCHL (1967/68-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Eastern (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1968/69-1970/71); East 1971/72-1975/76); Central (1976/77-1978/79); East (1979/1980-1994/95); Central (1995-96); East (1996/97-2000/01); Central (2001/02-2005/06); East (2006/07-2018-19); Central (2019/20); East (2020/21); Central (2021/22-present)
Team Colors: Blue, Green, White
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (8): 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (37): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2023-24
Division Titles: WCHL (1): 1977-78 (Central); WHL (6): 1981-82, 1988-89, 1992-93 (East); 1995-96 (Central); 1999-2000, 2000-01 (East); 2023-24 (Central)
Conference Championships: WHL (4): 1982-83, 1988-89, 1992-93, 2017-18 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (4): 1982-83, 1988-89, 1992-93, 2017-18
Memorial Cup Championships: (1): 1988-89
Head Coach: Devan Praught
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
TRI-CITY AMERICANS
Established: 1966
City: Kennewick, Washington
Arena: Toyota Center
Team History: Calgary Buffaloes (1966/67); Calgary Centennials (1967/68-1976/77); Billings Bighorns (1977/78-1981/82); Nanaimo Islanders (1982/83); New Westminster Bruins (1983/84-1987/88); Tri-City Americans (1988/89-present)
League: WCHL (1966/67-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: West (1968/69-1975/76); Central (1976/77-1978-79); East (1979/80-1981/82); West (1982/83-2000/01); U.S. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Navy Blue, Red, Silver, White
Playoff Appearances: WCHL (8): 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1976-77, 1977-78; WHL (34): 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2001-02, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2022-23
Division Titles: WCHL (3): 1969-70, 1971-72, 1973-74 (West); WHL (5): 1978-79 (Central), 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2011-12 (U.S.)
Conference Championships: WCHL (1): 1973-74 (Semi-Final); WHL (1): 2009-10 (Western)
League Championships: None
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Stu Barnes
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
VANCOUVER GIANTS
Established: 2001
City: Langley, British Columbia
Arena: Langley Events Centre
Team History: Vancouver Giants (2001/02-present)
League: WHL (2001/02-present)
Conference: Western (2001/02-present)
Division: B.C. (2001/02-present)
Team Colors: Red, Black, Silver, White, Metallic Gold
Playoff Appearances: WHL (17): 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2013-14, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (6): 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2018-19 (B.C.)
Conference Championships: WHL (3): 2005-06, 2006-07, 2018-19 (Western)
League Championships: WHL (1): 2005-06
Memorial Cup Championships: (1): 2006-07
Head Coach: Manny Viveiros
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
VICTORIA ROYALS
Established: 2006
City: Victoria, British Columbia
Arena: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Team History: Chilliwack Bruins (2006/07-2010/11); Victoria Royals (2011/12-present)
League: WHL (2006/07-present)
Conference: Western (2006/07-present)
Division: B.C. (2006/07-present)
Team Colors: Royal Blue, Silver, White, Black
Playoff Appearances: WHL (14): 2006-07, 2007-08, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (1): 2015-16 (B.C.)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Memorial Cup Championships: None
Head Coach: Dan Price (fired); James Patrick
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
WENATCHEE WILD
Established: 1996
City: Wenatchee, Washington
Arena: Town Toyota Center
Team History: Edmonton Ice (1996/97-1997/98); Kootenay ICE (1998/99-2018/19); Winnipeg ICE (2019/20-2022/23); Wenatchee Wild (2023/24-present)
League: WHL (1996/97-present)
Conference: Eastern (1996/97-2000/01); Western (2001/02-2005/06); Eastern (2006/07-2022/23); Western (2023/234-present)
Division: Central (1996/97-2000/01); B.C. (2001/02-2005/06); Central (2006/07-2018/19); East (2019/20-2022/23); U.S. (2023/24-present)
Team Colors: Blue, Black, White
Playoff Appearances: WHL (21): 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
Division Titles: WHL (3): 2004-05 (B.C.); 2021-22, 2022-23 (East)
Conference Championships: WHL (4): 1999-2000 (Eastern); 2001-02 (Western); 2010-11, 2022-23 (Eastern)
League Championships: WHL (3): 1999-2000, 2001-02, 2010-11
Memorial Cup Championships: (1): 2001-2002
Head Coach: Kevin Constantine (suspended); Chris Clark (interim); Roy Sommer
Websites: Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
DEFUNCT TEAMS
SPOKANE FLYERS
Established: 1967
Folded: 1982
City: Spokane, Washington
Arena: Spokane Coliseum
Team History: Flin Flon Bombers (1967/68-1977/78); Edmonton Oil Kings (1978/79); Great Falls Americans (1979/80*); Spokane Flyers (1980/81-1981/82*)
League: WCJHL (1967/68); WCHL (1969/70-1977/78); WHL (1978/79-1981/82)
Division: East (1970/71-1979/80); West (1980/81-1981/82)
Team Colors: Blue, White
Playoff Appearances: WCJHL (1): 1967-68; WCHL (7): 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1977-78; WHL (2): 1978/89, 1980/81
Division Titles: WCJHL (3): 1967-68 (League); WCHL (2): 1968-69, 1969-70 (League)
Conference Championships: None
League Championships: None
Memorial Cup Championships: None
*Folded mid-season
WHL OUTDOOR GAMES
ROCKSTAR OUTDOOR HOCKEY CLASSIC
Date: January 15th, 2011
City: Spokane, Washington
Venue: Avista Stadium (home of NWL's Spokane Indians)
Result: Spokane Chiefs 11, Kootenay ICE 2
Attendance: 7,075 (Capacity - 6,803)
WHL OUTDOORS GAME
Date: February 21, 2011
City: Calgary, Alberta
Stadium: McMahon Stadium (home of CFL's Calgary Stampeders)
Result: Regina Pats 3, Calgary Hitmen 2
Attendance: 20,888* (Capacity - 35,400)
*WHL and Canadian Hockey League attendance records & junior hockey world record
WHL PRAIRIE CLASSIC
Date: October 27, 2019
City: Regina, Saskatchewan
Stadium: Mosaic Stadium (home of CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Result: Calgary Hitmen 5, Regina Pats 4 (OT)
Attendance: 15,401 (Capacity - 33,350)