Western Hockey League facts for kids
| 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
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Calgary Hitmen in action against the Saskatoon Blades
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The Ed Chynoweth Cup is awarded to the WHL's champion
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1968-1978
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1978-2002
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