All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Western Hockey League Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.
Western Hockey League facts for kids
| Current season or competition: 2010–11 WHL season |
|
| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| No. of teams | 22 |
| Country(ies) |  Canada (17 teams) United States (5 teams) |
| Most recent champion(s) | Calgary Hitmen |
| Most championships | Kamloops Blazers (6) |
| Official website | http://www.whl.ca |
The Western Hockey League (WHL) is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
Images for kids
-
Calgary Hitmen in action against the Saskatoon Blades
-
The Ed Chynoweth Cup is awarded to the WHL's champion
-
1968-1978
-
1978-2002