Canadian Hockey League (CHL)

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL; French: Ligue canadienne de hockey ‒ LCH) is an overarching organization that includes three major junior ice hockey leagues in Canada. Established in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, the CHL consists of the Western Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. During the 2021–22 season, these leagues featured a total of 60 teams across nine provinces in Canada (52 teams) and four states in the U.S. (8 teams). The highlight of the CHL season is the Memorial Cup tournament, where the champions from each league, along with a host team, compete in a round-robin format to crown a national champion. Additionally, the CHL organizes the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, showcasing the best draft-eligible players in the league, and the CHL Canada/Russia Series, which is a six-game exhibition featuring an all-star team of Russian junior players.

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Hurricanes Name Matt Anholt Head Coach, Announce 2025-2026 Coaching Staff

3 days ago | chl.ca | Cami Kepke

Hurricanes Name Matt Anholt Head Coach, Announce 2025-2026 Coaching StaffTags: Matt Anholtlethbridge hurricanesLethbridge, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced that Matt Anholt has been named the 16th Head Coach in team history while also announcing the entire 2025-2026 coaching staff including the return of Ryan Aasman and the additions of Torrin White and Matt Weninger.
2025 NHL Draft profile: Ben Kindel, Calgary Hitmen

4 days ago | chl.ca | Cami Kepke

2025 NHL Draft profile: Ben Kindel, Calgary HitmenTags: Ben Kindel2025 NHL Draftcalgary hitmenCoquitlam, B.C.- Ben Kindel sees the ice in a way that few players can. And with the way the Calgary Hitmen alternate captain has put up a plethora of highlight-reel dishes and goals, NHL scouts see him as a potential first-round NHL Draft pick. “The best playmakers are always a step ahead,” Calgary Hitmen Head Coach Paul McFarland said of Kindel.
WHL alumni, Stanley Cup champions Chara and Keith among 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees

4 days ago | chl.ca | Cami Kepke

WHL alumni, Stanley Cup champions Chara and Keith among 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame inducteesTags: Duncan KeithZdeno CharaHockey Hall of FameMake way for the greats. Legendary NHL defenceman and Western Hockey League alumnus Zdeno Chara and Duncan Keith are heading for the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Class of 2025 was introduced on Tuesday afternoon. “The Hockey Hall of Fame is proud to welcome these hockey legends as Honoured Members,” Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee Chair Ron Francis said.
2025 NHL Draft profile: Cameron Schmidt, Vancouver Giants

4 days ago | chl.ca | Cami Kepke

2025 NHL Draft profile: Cameron Schmidt, Vancouver GiantsTags: Cameron Schmidt2025 NHL Draftvancouver giantsFew players can light the lamp quite like Cameron Schmidt. The wily Vancouver Giants winger is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft as teams weigh his flashy offensive talent with his smaller stature.
Twelve Western Hockey League alumni lift Calder Cup as members of the Abbotsford Canucks

4 days ago | chl.ca | Cami Kepke

Twelve Western Hockey League alumni lift Calder Cup as members of the Abbotsford CanucksTags: Calder CupDino KambeitzJujar KhairaSawyer MynioTy YoungArshdeep BainsChase WoutersJett Woojiri pateraTristen NielsenCharlotte, N.C.- The Abbotsford Canucks are flying home with some extra hardware in tow. Twelve WHL alumni helped the Vancouver Canucks’ farm team capture the Calder Cup in Game 6 of the AHL finals on Monday night.
Oil Kings acquire Avalanche prospect, Scholastic Player of the Year Curran

5 days ago | chl.ca | Cami Kepke

Oil Kings acquire Avalanche prospect, Scholastic Player of the Year CurranTags: Max Curranedmonton oil kingstri-city americansEdmonton, Alta.- The Edmonton Oil Kings are adding a new jewel to the crown. The 2022 WHL Champions have added Colorado Avalanche forward Maxmilian Curran in an offseason trade.
Seven WHLers crack TSN's Bob McKenzie's top 20 in final 2025 NHL Draft rankings

5 days ago | chl.ca | Cami Kepke

Seven WHLers crack TSN’s Bob McKenzie’s top 20 in final 2025 NHL Draft rankingsThe countdown is on to the 2025 NHL Draft!With Round One set to begin on Friday, June 27, TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie has dropped his final prospect rankings. McKenzie’s list is based on surveys of 10 NHL scouts and is not impacted by the NHL clubs’ order of selection.
2025 NHL Draft profile: Blake Fiddler, Edmonton Oil Kings

5 days ago | chl.ca | Cami Kepke

2025 NHL Draft profile: Blake Fiddler, Edmonton Oil KingsTags: Blake Fiddler2025 NHL Draftedmonton oil kingsIt was a game that will go down as one of the biggest playoff victories in Dallas Stars history. Trailing the Colorado Avalanche 2-0 in Game 7 of their first-round series in the 2025 NHL Playoffs, the Stars scored four unanswered goals in the final frame- including a Mikko Rantanen hat trick against his former team- to secure the win and move on to the second round.
Longtime WHL coach, player O'Rourke to helm PWHL Seattle for inaugural season

1 week ago | chl.ca | Cami Kepke

Longtime WHL coach, player O’Rourke to helm PWHL Seattle for inaugural seasonSteve O’Rourke is heading back to the Pacific Northwest to make history. The longtime WHL coach and former player has been announced as the Head Coach of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Seattle expansion team, which is set to hit the ice for the 2025-26 season. “We’re proud to welcome Steve as the first head coach in PWHL Seattle’s history,” PWHL Seattle General Manager Meghan Turner said in a statement.
2025 NHL Draft profile: Radim Mrtka, Seattle Thunderbirds

1 week ago | chl.ca | Cami Kepke

2025 NHL Draft profile: Radim Mrtka, Seattle ThunderbirdsTags: Radim Mrtka2025 NHL Draftseattle thunderbirdsIn an NHL draft class studded with defensive stars, Radim Mrtka stands among the best. The 6-foot-6, 207-pound rearguard is a projected top 10-pick after a breakout season with the Seattle Thunderbirds. NHL Central Scouting has ranked Mrtka fifth among all North American skaters, while TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button projects the Czech standout at ninth overall.