Western Hockey League

The Western Hockey League (WHL) is a Canadian major junior ice hockey league for players ages 16-20, comprising 23 teams across Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. It is one of three leagues within the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), and its championship-winning team competes for the national Memorial Cup. Known as a top development league for future NHL players, the WHL has produced more players for the NHL draft than any other league in the world.