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

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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)

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2026-2027 Season

Spokane Chiefs lead the 2026-27 WHL standings with 20 points. Vancouver Giants (19 points) and Brandon Wheat Kings (18 points) follow.

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2026-2027 WHL Standings

2026-2027 WHL — Standings
#	Team	GP	W	T	L	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	+/-	TP	PPG	Postseason
Eastern Conference: Central Division
1.	Calgary Hitmen	13	8	-	5	-	0	56	50	6	16	1.23	-
2.	Red Deer Rebels	13	7	-	4	-	2	49	42	7	16	1.23	-
3.	Medicine Hat Tigers	11	6	-	4	-	1	40	36	4	13	1.18	-
4.	Edmonton Oil Kings	11	6	-	4	-	1	35	36	-1	13	1.18	-
5.	Lethbridge Hurricanes	13	6	-	7	-	0	39	50	-11	12	0.92	-
Eastern Conference: East Division
1.	Brandon Wheat Kings	13	9	-	4	-	0	42	40	2	18	1.38	-
2.	Swift Current Broncos	14	9	-	5	-	0	47	48	-1	18	1.29	-
3.	Saskatoon Blades	12	6	-	4	-	2	47	43	4	14	1.17	-
4.	Regina Pats	11	6	-	4	-	1	46	32	14	13	1.18	-
5.	Prince Albert Raiders	13	4	-	6	-	3	41	47	-6	11	0.85	-
6.	Moose Jaw Warriors	11	4	-	7	-	0	36	48	-12	8	0.73	-
Western Conference: B.C. Division
1.	Vancouver Giants	13	8	-	2	-	3	45	33	12	19	1.46	-
2.	Victoria Royals	11	8	-	3	-	0	47	36	11	16	1.45	-
3.	Kamloops Blazers	13	7	-	4	-	2	42	37	5	16	1.23	-
4.	Penticton Vees	15	6	-	8	-	1	38	45	-7	13	0.87	-
5.	Kelowna Rockets	12	4	-	3	-	5	38	39	-1	13	1.08	-
6.	Prince George Cougars	11	3	-	7	-	1	25	42	-17	7	0.64	-
Western Conference: U.S. Division
1.	Spokane Chiefs	11	10	-	1	-	0	39	20	19	20	1.82	-
2.	Tri-City Americans	13	6	-	6	-	1	34	32	2	13	1.00	-
3.	Portland Winterhawks	11	5	-	4	-	2	27	29	-2	12	1.09	-
4.	Everett Silvertips	13	4	-	6	-	3	26	39	-13	11	0.85	-
5.	Wenatchee Wild	11	4	-	6	-	1	21	28	-7	9	0.82	-
6.	Seattle Thunderbirds	11	4	-	6	-	1	29	37	-8	9	0.82	-

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2026-2027 WHL Player Stats

2026-2027 WHL — Player Stats
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Poul Andersen (F)	13	11	11	22	0
2.	Carter Sanderson (F)	11	15	6	21	19
3.	Beckett Hamilton (F)	11	9	11	20	9
4.	Liam Pue (F)	11	11	7	18	4
5.	Dayne Beuker (F)	13	9	8	17	0

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2026-2027 WHL Goalie Stats

2026-2027 WHL — Goalie Stats
#	Player	GP	GAA	SVP
1.	Carsten Leyerzapf (G)	3	2.22	.944
2.	Linden Sobocan (G)	1	1.85	.941
3.	Burke Hood (G)	8	1.97	.940
4.	Tobias Tvrznik (G)	8	2.65	.938
5.	Carter Esler (G)	9	1.64	.937

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2026-2027 WHL Demographics

WHL Games

WHL — Games
date	home	visiting	score
10/28/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Moose Jaw Warriors	Brandon Wheat Kings	-
10/25/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Wenatchee Wild	Kamloops Blazers	5 - 4
10/25/2026 10:00 PM UTC	Edmonton Oil Kings	Penticton Vees	1 - 4
10/25/2026 10:00 PM UTC	Calgary Hitmen	Saskatoon Blades	5 - 4 (OT 63:42)
10/25/2026 09:00 PM UTC	Brandon Wheat Kings	Everett Silvertips	3 - 5

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WHL Transactions

WHL — Transactions
Date	Status	Player	From	To	Source
10/26/2026	Confirmed	Myles Furtado (D)	Calgary Canucks	Calgary Hitmen	Details
10/26/2026	Confirmed	Koen Cleaver (G)	Lethbridge Hurricanes	Saskatoon Blades	Details
10/25/2026	Confirmed	Josh Banini (G)	Kelowna Rockets	Dubuque Fighting Saints	Details
10/25/2026	Confirmed	Henry Chmiel (D)	Seattle Thunderbirds	Prince Albert Raiders	Details
10/21/2026	Confirmed	Kason Kobelka (G)	Vernon Vipers	Prince George Cougars	Details

2026-2027 WHL Free Agents

2026-2027 WHL — Free Agents
Team	Player
Victoria Royals	Roan Woodward (F)
Red Deer Rebels	Aleksey Chichkin (D)
Prince George Cougars	Aleksey Chichkin (D)
Vancouver Giants	Ryan Tamelin (G)
Prince Albert Raiders	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)

2026-2027 WHL — Team Comparison
#	Team	Players	Experience	Height	Weight	Age
1.	Brandon Wheat Kings	30	1 703	6'1"	187 lbs	17.87
2.	Calgary Hitmen	25	1 368	6'0"	181 lbs	17.92
3.	Edmonton Oil Kings	25	1 181	6'0"	185 lbs	17.88
4.	Everett Silvertips	26	1 546	6'0"	185 lbs	17.85
5.	Kamloops Blazers	24	1 367	6'0"	176 lbs	17.79
6.	Kelowna Rockets	23	1 312	6'2"	194 lbs	18.04
7.	Lethbridge Hurricanes	22	1 303	6'1"	185 lbs	17.95
8.	Medicine Hat Tigers	28	1 617	6'1"	187 lbs	17.93
9.	Moose Jaw Warriors	24	1 941	6'0"	185 lbs	18.00
10.	Penticton Vees	25	1 000	6'0"	187 lbs	18.32
11.	Portland Winterhawks	23	1 367	6'0"	179 lbs	18.22
12.	Prince Albert Raiders	24	1 473	6'0"	185 lbs	18.08
13.	Prince George Cougars	26	1 797	6'1"	187 lbs	18.00
14.	Red Deer Rebels	24	1 634	6'0"	185 lbs	17.92
15.	Regina Pats	25	1 836	6'0"	176 lbs	18.00
16.	Saskatoon Blades	30	2 050	6'0"	181 lbs	17.90
17.	Seattle Thunderbirds	24	1 684	6'1"	187 lbs	18.04
18.	Spokane Chiefs	25	2 309	6'0"	181 lbs	18.00
19.	Swift Current Broncos	28	2 284	6'0"	179 lbs	18.14
20.	Tri-City Americans	26	1 343	6'0"	190 lbs	17.65
21.	Vancouver Giants	28	2 128	6'0"	185 lbs	17.96
22.	Victoria Royals	25	1 974	6'0"	183 lbs	18.48
23.	Wenatchee Wild	23	1 598	6'2"	187 lbs	18.04

Team Comparison History

WHL Interesting Facts

WHL — Oldest
Oldest
Rank	Player	Age
1.	Josh Fluker	20 yrs
2.	Brett Wilson	20 yrs
3.	Corbin Vaughan	20 yrs
4.	Jaxsin Vaughan	20 yrs
5.	Carter Cunningham	20 yrs

WHL — Tallest
Tallest
Rank	Player	Height
1.	Sean Burick	6'8"
2.	William Matte	6'7"
3.	Denis Pasler	6'7"
4.	Filip Ruzicka	6'7"
5.	Reko Alanko	6'7"

WHL — Heaviest
Heaviest
Rank	Player	Weight
1.	Filip Ruzicka	247 lbs
2.	Denis Pasler	245 lbs
3.	Mace'o Phillips	238 lbs
4.	Jaxen Adam	234 lbs
5.	Sean Burick	229 lbs

WHL — Youngest
Youngest
Rank	Player	Age
1.	Eli Vickers	15 yrs
2.	Parker McMillan	15 yrs
3.	Kenzo Gibson	15 yrs
4.	Brayden Jugnauth	15 yrs
5.	Max Osgood	15 yrs

WHL — Shortest
Shortest
Rank	Player	Height
1.	Levi Benson	5'7"
2.	Gavin Kor	5'7"
3.	Cooper Moore	5'7"
4.	Ludovic Perreault	5'7"
5.	Matěj Tománek	5'8"

WHL — Lightest
Lightest
Rank	Player	Weight
1.	Paxson Madill	134 lbs
2.	Luke Bodtker	146 lbs
3.	Nolan Marto	146 lbs
4.	Kadric Mujcin	146 lbs
5.	Sean Murphy	146 lbs

Where Are They Now?

Played in the league during season

WHL — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Matyas Ubl (F)	2026-2027	HC Plzen U20	Extraliga junioru	17	10	19	29	8
2.	Colin Smith (F)	2026-2027	Hannover Scorpions	Oberliga	12	9	16	25	6
3.	Conner Radke (F)	2026-2027	Okotoks Oilers	BCHL	13	9	16	25	6
4.	Calder Anderson (F)	2026-2027	Saale Bulls Halle	Oberliga	12	8	16	24	17
5.	Leon Draisaitl (F)	2026-2027	Edmonton Oilers	NHL	11	12	11	23	0
6.	Justin Kirsch (F)	2026-2027	Hannover Scorpions	Oberliga	12	14	8	22	0
7.	Jackson Kostiuk (F)	2026-2027	Beausejour Comets	CRJHL	8	8	14	22	0
8.	Jayden Halbgewachs (F)	2026-2027	HC Sierre	SL	11	6	15	21	0
9.	Lukas Kral (F)	2026-2027	Mountfield HK U20	Extraliga junioru	13	12	8	20	2
10.	Treycen Wuttunee (F)	2026-2027	Waywayseecappo Wolverines	MJHL	13	7	13	20	29

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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	PPG
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	PPG	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	PPG	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	PPG	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	PPG	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