What does WHL stand for?

WHL stands for Western Hockey League.

How many teams play in the WHL?

The WHL currently consists of 23 teams.

Who won the most recent WHL championship?

Everett Silvertips won the most recent WHL championship in 2026.

Western Hockey League WHL 2019-2020

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League naming history:

1978 - currentWHL (Western Hockey League)
1968 - 1978WCHL (Western Canada Hockey League)
1966 - 1968CMJHL (Canadian Major Junior Hockey League)

WHL external links

2019-2020

2019-2020 Season

Portland Winterhawks finished first in the 2019-20 WHL standings with 97 points. Everett Silvertips (96 points) and Edmonton Oil Kings (94 points) followed.

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2019-2020 WHL Standings

2019-2020 WHL — Standings
#	Team	GP	W	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	+/-	P/GP	Postseason
Eastern Conference: Central Division
1.	Edmonton Oil Kings	64	42	10	12	94	239	167	72	1.47	Playoffs Cancelled
2.	Medicine Hat Tigers	63	41	3	19	85	265	182	83	1.35	Playoffs Cancelled
3.	Lethbridge Hurricanes	63	37	7	19	81	249	193	56	1.29	Playoffs Cancelled
4.	Calgary Hitmen	64	35	5	24	75	219	201	18	1.17	Playoffs Cancelled
5.	Red Deer Rebels	63	24	6	33	54	181	250	-69	0.86	Playoffs Cancelled
6.	Swift Current Broncos	63	10	5	48	25	129	298	-169	0.40	Playoffs Cancelled
Eastern Conference: East Division
1.	Prince Albert Raiders	64	36	10	18	82	210	160	50	1.28	Playoffs Cancelled
2.	Winnipeg Ice	63	38	1	24	77	231	207	24	1.22	Playoffs Cancelled
3.	Brandon Wheat Kings	63	35	6	22	76	227	173	54	1.21	Playoffs Cancelled
4.	Saskatoon Blades	63	34	5	24	73	211	197	14	1.16	Playoffs Cancelled
5.	Regina Pats	63	21	8	34	50	183	258	-75	0.79	Playoffs Cancelled
6.	Moose Jaw Warriors	62	14	4	44	32	146	291	-145	0.52	Playoffs Cancelled
Western Conference: B.C. Division
1.	Kamloops Blazers	63	41	4	18	86	271	166	105	1.37	Playoffs Cancelled
2.	Victoria Royals	64	32	8	24	72	176	190	-14	1.13	Playoffs Cancelled
3.	Vancouver Giants	62	32	6	24	70	189	166	23	1.13	Playoffs Cancelled
4.	Kelowna Rockets	63	29	6	28	64	181	208	-27	1.02	Playoffs Cancelled
5.	Prince George Cougars	62	20	8	34	48	144	205	-61	0.77	Playoffs Cancelled
Western Conference: U.S. Division
1.	Portland Winterhawks	63	45	7	11	97	270	164	106	1.54	Playoffs Cancelled
2.	Everett Silvertips	63	46	4	13	96	228	142	86	1.52	Playoffs Cancelled
3.	Spokane Chiefs	64	41	5	18	87	258	179	79	1.36	Playoffs Cancelled
4.	Seattle Thunderbirds	63	24	7	32	55	175	240	-65	0.87	Playoffs Cancelled
5.	Tri-City Americans	63	17	6	40	40	157	302	-145	0.63	Playoffs Cancelled

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2019-2020 WHL Player Stats

2019-2020 WHL — Player Stats
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Adam Beckman (F)	63	48	59	107	18
2.	Seth Jarvis (F)	58	42	56	98	24
3.	James Hamblin (F)	63	36	56	92	35
4.	Zane Franklin (F)	63	29	62	91	89
5.	Connor Zary (F)	57	38	48	86	51

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2019-2020 WHL Goalie Stats

2019-2020 WHL — Goalie Stats
#	Player	GP	GAA	SVP
1.	Dustin Wolf (G)	46	1.88	.935
2.	Shane Farkas (G)	28	2.20	.929
3.	James Porter (G)	10	1.94	.923
4.	Jiri Patera (G)	41	2.55	.921
5.	Sebastian Cossa (G)	33	2.23	.921

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2019-2020 WHL Demographics

WHL Games

WHL — Games
date	home	visiting	score
11/13/2026 07:00 PM GMT-5	Brandon Wheat Kings	Wenatchee Wild	-
11/11/2026 04:00 PM GMT-6	Swift Current Broncos	Wenatchee Wild	4 - 0
11/11/2026 02:00 PM GMT-7	Prince George Cougars	Penticton Vees	2 - 5
11/11/2026 04:00 PM GMT-5	Brandon Wheat Kings	Portland Winterhawks	6 - 2
11/11/2026 02:00 PM GMT-7	Kamloops Blazers	Moose Jaw Warriors	5 - 2

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WHL Transactions

WHL — Transactions
Date	Status	Player	From	To	Source
11/12/2026	Confirmed	Aleksey Chichkin (D)	Red Deer Rebels	Retired	Details
11/11/2026	Confirmed	Brock Evans (F)	Nipawin Hawks	Red Deer Rebels	Details
11/10/2026	Confirmed	Braden Hordichuk (F)	Warman Wolverines	Saskatoon Blades	Details
11/06/2026	Confirmed	Gage Nagel (F)	Moose Jaw Warriors	Princeton Univ.	Details
11/05/2026	Confirmed	Kadric Mujcin (F)	Cariboo Cougars U18 AAA	Prince George Cougars	Details

2026-2027 WHL Free Agents

2026-2027 WHL — Free Agents
Team	Player
Victoria Royals	Roan Woodward (F)
Vancouver Giants	Ryan Tamelin (G)
Prince Albert Raiders	Dimitri Fortin (G)
Swift Current Broncos	Dimitri Fortin (G)

2027-2028 WHL Free Agents

2027-2028 WHL — Free Agents
Team	Player
Kelowna Rockets	Jakub Frolo (F)
Regina Pats	Ossi Tukio (D)

WHL Team Comparison (Averages)

2019-2020 WHL — Team Comparison
#	Team	Players	Experience	Height	Weight	Age
1.	Brandon Wheat Kings	30	3 720	6'0"	190 lbs	19.07
2.	Calgary Hitmen	34	4 184	6'1"	194 lbs	19.12
3.	Edmonton Oil Kings	30	3 822	6'0"	185 lbs	19.03
4.	Everett Silvertips	35	4 035	6'0"	187 lbs	18.86
5.	Kamloops Blazers	31	3 771	6'0"	183 lbs	18.74
6.	Kelowna Rockets	39	4 458	6'1"	190 lbs	18.82
7.	Lethbridge Hurricanes	31	2 983	6'2"	192 lbs	18.55
8.	Medicine Hat Tigers	29	3 713	6'0"	185 lbs	19.03
9.	Moose Jaw Warriors	47	4 536	6'0"	185 lbs	18.70
10.	Portland Winterhawks	27	2 840	6'0"	185 lbs	18.81
11.	Prince Albert Raiders	30	3 715	6'1"	190 lbs	18.93
12.	Prince George Cougars	34	3 665	6'0"	190 lbs	18.79
13.	Red Deer Rebels	29	3 090	6'1"	192 lbs	18.55
14.	Regina Pats	42	3 970	6'1"	185 lbs	18.60
15.	Saskatoon Blades	35	4 584	6'0"	185 lbs	18.91
16.	Seattle Thunderbirds	33	3 273	6'2"	194 lbs	18.42
17.	Spokane Chiefs	37	3 562	6'1"	190 lbs	18.76
18.	Swift Current Broncos	45	4 375	6'0"	185 lbs	18.89
19.	Tri-City Americans	40	3 772	6'2"	192 lbs	18.58
20.	Vancouver Giants	36	4 395	6'1"	192 lbs	18.83
21.	Victoria Royals	35	3 517	6'0"	187 lbs	18.69
22.	Wenatchee Wild	38	3 476	6'1"	185 lbs	18.74

Team Comparison History

Where Are They Now?

Played in the league during season

WHL — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Leon Draisaitl (F)	2026-2027	Edmonton Oilers	NHL	20	18	19	37	4
2.	Matyas Ubl (F)	2026-2027	HC Plzen U20	Extraliga junioru	19	14	19	33	8
3.	Lukas Kral (F)	2026-2027	Mountfield HK U20	Extraliga junioru	15	16	13	29	2
4.	Steven Steranka (F)	2026-2027	Estevan Bruins	SJHL	17	14	15	29	27
5.	Mason Mykichuk (F)	2026-2027	River East Royal Knights	MMJHL	14	12	17	29	19
6.	Conner Radke (F)	2026-2027	Okotoks Oilers	BCHL	17	9	20	29	12
7.	Tye Carriere (F)	2026-2027	Montana Tech	ACHA II	15	16	12	28	22
8.	Jackson Kostiuk (F)	2026-2027	Beausejour Comets	CRJHL	10	11	17	28	0
9.	Gleb Semyonov (F)	2026-2027	Alberni Valley Bulldogs	BCHL	17	11	17	28	8
10.	Michael Mikan (F)	2026-2027	Powell River Kings	BCHL	18	13	14	27	22

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WHL All-Time Points

WHL — All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brian Sakic (F)	343	186	405	591
2.	Glenn Goodall (F)	399	262	311	573
3.	Craig Endean (F)	351	230	299	529
4.	Rob Brown (F)	242	179	343	522
5.	Brian Propp (F)	213	219	292	511

WHL All-Time Goals

WHL — All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Glenn Goodall (F)	399	262	311	573
2.	Ron Chipperfield (F)	252	261	209	470
3.	Bill Derlago (F)	209	234	203	437
4.	Craig Endean (F)	351	230	299	529
5.	Dale Derkatch (F)	204	222	269	491

WHL All-Time Assists

WHL — All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brian Sakic (F)	343	186	405	591
2.	Rob Brown (F)	242	179	343	522
3.	Greg Hawgood (D)	310	147	326	473
4.	Todd Robinson (F)	317	144	325	469
5.	Glenn Goodall (F)	399	262	311	573

WHL All-Time Penalty Min.

WHL — All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Derek Davis (D)	200	21	84	1406
2.	Doug Lecuyer (F)	302	177	362	1317
3.	Randy Ponte (F)	300	36	81	1234
4.	Ted Olson (F)	192	48	116	1213
5.	John Badduke (F)	261	27	65	1149

WHL All-Time Games Played

WHL — All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Glenn Goodall (F)	399	262	311	573
2.	Rob Dumas (D)	372	42	115	157
3.	Nick Marach (F)	370	80	70	150
4.	Brad Moran (F)	357	204	246	450
5.	Brent Ascroft (F)	355	134	231	365

WHL All-Time Points Per Game

WHL — All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	Tony Hand (F)	3	4	8	2.67
2.	Bobby Clarke (F)	117	102	305	2.61
3.	Gerry Pinder (F)	55	78	140	2.55
4.	Chaz Lucius (F)	6	5	15	2.50
5.	Ron Matsalla (F)	2	2	5	2.50

WHL All-Time Points Per Season

WHL — All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Rob Brown (F)	1986-1987	WHL	63	76	136	212	3.37	101
2.	Cliff Ronning (F)	1984-1985	WHL	70	89	108	197	2.81	20
3.	Brian Propp (F)	1978-1979	WHL	71	94	100	194	2.73	127
4.	Ray Ferraro (F)	1983-1984	WHL	72	108	84	192	2.67	84
5.	Jock Callander (F)	1981-1982	WHL	71	79	111	190	2.68	59

WHL All-Time Goals Per Season

WHL — All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Ray Ferraro (F)	1983-1984	WHL	72	108	84	192	2.67	84
2.	Bill Derlago (F)	1976-1977	WCHL	72	96	82	178	2.47	63
3.	Brian Propp (F)	1978-1979	WHL	71	94	100	194	2.73	127
4.	Jim McGeough (F)	1981-1982	WHL	71	93	66	159	2.24	142
5.	Ron Chipperfield (F)	1973-1974	WCHL	66	90	72	162	2.45	82

WHL All-Time Assists Per Season

WHL — All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Rob Brown (F)	1986-1987	WHL	63	76	136	212	3.37	101
2.	Bruce Eakin (F)	1981-1982	WHL	66	42	125	167	2.53	120
3.	Brian Sakic (F)	1990-1991	WHL	69	40	122	162	2.35	19
4.	Dan Hodgson (F)	1983-1984	WHL	66	62	119	181	2.74	65
5.	Ray Whitney (F)	1990-1991	WHL	72	67	118	185	2.57	36

WHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

WHL — All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Brent Gogol (F)	1977-1978	WCHL	67	13	14	27	0.40	511
2.	Mel Hewitt (F)	1977-1978	WCHL	68	21	19	40	0.59	508
3.	Kerry Toporowski (D)	1990-1991	WHL	65	11	16	27	0.42	505
4.	Derek Davis (D)	1980-1981	WHL	69	9	33	42	0.61	496
5.	Al Tuer (D)	1981-1982	WHL	63	2	18	20	0.32	486

List of WHL Champions

WHL — Champions
Year	Team
2026	Everett Silvertips
2025	Medicine Hat Tigers
2024	Moose Jaw Warriors
2023	Seattle Thunderbirds
2022	Edmonton Oil Kings
2019	Prince Albert Raiders
2018	Swift Current Broncos
2017	Seattle Thunderbirds
2016	Brandon Wheat Kings
2015	Kelowna Rockets
2014	Edmonton Oil Kings
2013	Portland Winterhawks
2012	Edmonton Oil Kings
2011	Kootenay Ice
2010	Calgary Hitmen
2009	Kelowna Rockets
2008	Spokane Chiefs
2007	Medicine Hat Tigers
2006	Vancouver Giants
2005	Kelowna Rockets
2004	Medicine Hat Tigers
2003	Kelowna Rockets
2002	Kootenay Ice
2001	Red Deer Rebels
2000	Kootenay Ice
1999	Calgary Hitmen
1998	Portland Winter Hawks
1997	Lethbridge Hurricanes
1996	Brandon Wheat Kings
1995	Kamloops Blazers
1994	Kamloops Blazers
1993	Swift Current Broncos
1992	Kamloops Blazers
1991	Spokane Chiefs
1990	Kamloops Blazers
1989	Swift Current Broncos
1988	Medicine Hat Tigers
1987	Medicine Hat Tigers
1986	Kamloops Blazers
1985	Prince Albert Raiders
1984	Kamloops Junior Oilers
1983	Lethbridge Broncos
1982	Portland Winter Hawks
1981	Victoria Cougars
1980	Regina Pats
1979	Brandon Wheat Kings
1978	New Westminster Bruins
1977	New Westminster Bruins
1976	New Westminster Bruins
1975	New Westminster Bruins
1974	Regina Pats
1973	Medicine Hat Tigers
1972	Edmonton Oil Kings
1971	Edmonton Oil Kings
1970	Flin Flon Bombers
1969	Flin Flon Bombers
1968	Estevan Bruins
1967	Moose Jaw Canucks