List of CHL (Canadian Hockey League) Teams in Alphabetical Order

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is one of the premier major junior hockey leagues in the world, recognized for its high level of competition and development of future NHL talent.

Formed in 1975, the CHL consists of 60 teams, divided among three regional leagues:

  • The Western Hockey League (WHL)
  • Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
  • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)

These teams are based in cities across Canada and parts of the United States.

Below, we provide a list of CHL teams in alphabetical order for easy reference.

List of Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Teams in Alphabetical Order

  1. Acadie-Bathurst Titan
  2. Baie-Comeau Drakkar
  3. Barrie Colts
  4. Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
  5. Brandon Wheat Kings
  6. Calgary Hitmen
  7. Cape Breton Eagles
  8. Charlottetown Islanders
  9. Chicoutimi Saguenéens
  10. Drummondville Voltigeurs
  11. Edmonton Oil Kings
  12. Erie Otters
  13. Everett Silvertips
  14. Flint Firebirds
  15. Gatineau Olympiques
  16. Guelph Storm
  17. Halifax Mooseheads
  18. Hamilton Bulldogs
  19. Kamloops Blazers
  20. Kelowna Rockets
  21. Kingston Frontenacs
  22. Kitchener Rangers
  23. Lethbridge Hurricanes
  24. London Knights
  25. Medicine Hat Tigers
  26. Mississauga Steelheads
  27. Moncton Wildcats
  28. Moose Jaw Warriors
  29. Niagara IceDogs
  30. North Bay Battalion
  31. Oshawa Generals
  32. Ottawa 67’s
  33. Peterborough Petes
  34. Portland Winterhawks
  35. Prince Albert Raiders
  36. Prince George Cougars
  37. Quebec Remparts
  38. Red Deer Rebels
  39. Regina Pats
  40. Rimouski Océanic
  41. Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
  42. Saginaw Spirit
  43. Saint John Sea Dogs
  44. Saskatoon Blades
  45. Sarnia Sting
  46. Seattle Thunderbirds
  47. Shawinigan Cataractes
  48. Sherbrooke Phoenix
  49. Soo Greyhounds
  50. Spokane Chiefs
  51. Sudbury Wolves
  52. Swift Current Broncos
  53. Tri-City Americans
  54. Val-d’Or Foreurs
  55. Vancouver Giants
  56. Victoriaville Tigres
  57. Victoria Royals
  58. Waterloo Black Hawks
  59. Windsor Spitfires
  60. Winnipeg Ice

Here’s the list of Canadian Hockey League (CHL) teams organized by the three major junior hockey leagues: the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

Western Hockey League (WHL) Teams in Alphabetical Order

  1. Brandon Wheat Kings
  2. Calgary Hitmen
  3. Edmonton Oil Kings
  4. Everett Silvertips
  5. Kamloops Blazers
  6. Kelowna Rockets
  7. Lethbridge Hurricanes
  8. Medicine Hat Tigers
  9. Moose Jaw Warriors
  10. Portland Winterhawks
  11. Prince Albert Raiders
  12. Prince George Cougars
  13. Red Deer Rebels
  14. Regina Pats
  15. Saskatoon Blades
  16. Seattle Thunderbirds
  17. Swift Current Broncos
  18. Tri-City Americans
  19. Vancouver Giants
  20. Victoria Royals
  21. Winnipeg Ice

Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Teams in Alphabetical Order

  1. Barrie Colts
  2. Erie Otters
  3. Flint Firebirds
  4. Guelph Storm
  5. Hamilton Bulldogs
  6. Kingston Frontenacs
  7. Kitchener Rangers
  8. Mississauga Steelheads
  9. Niagara IceDogs
  10. North Bay Battalion
  11. Oshawa Generals
  12. Ottawa 67’s
  13. Peterborough Petes
  14. Saginaw Spirit
  15. Soo Greyhounds
  16. Sudbury Wolves
  17. Windsor Spitfires

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) Teams in Alphabetical Order

  1. Acadie-Bathurst Titan
  2. Baie-Comeau Drakkar
  3. Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
  4. Cape Breton Eagles
  5. Charlottetown Islanders
  6. Chicoutimi Saguenéens
  7. Drummondville Voltigeurs
  8. Gatineau Olympiques
  9. Halifax Mooseheads
  10. Moncton Wildcats
  11. Rimouski Océanic
  12. Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
  13. Saint John Sea Dogs
  14. Shawinigan Cataractes
  15. Val-d’Or Foreurs
  16. Victoriaville Tigres

Additional Team

  • Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL - OHL Affiliated)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Teams

What is the Canadian Hockey League (CHL)?

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is the governing body for major junior ice hockey in Canada. It is composed of three leagues: the Western Hockey League (WHL), the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

How many teams are in the CHL?

The CHL consists of 60 teams, spread across the three leagues—WHL, OHL, and QMJHL. These teams are primarily located in Canada, with a few based in the United States.

What is the difference between the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL?

These three leagues represent different geographical regions:

  • Western Hockey League (WHL) covers Western Canada and parts of the United States.
  • Ontario Hockey League (OHL) covers Ontario, Canada, and some U.S. teams.
  • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) is based primarily in Quebec and the Maritime provinces.