Major Junior A Hockey - Canadian Hockey League (CHL)
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Canadian Hockey League (CHL) - Member Leagues
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is the governing body for Major Junior Hockey in Canada. Its precursor was the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA). The CHL currently oversees the Western Hockey League (WHL), the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). All three leagues have teams in both Canada and the United States. Each league plays individual regular season schedules, and playoffs. The annual CHL championship is determined by the Memorial Cup tournament held in May. The CHL is generally considered the world's top professional development junior hockey league.The leagues are for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL champions are determined via an end of season championship round robin tournament with the winner being awarded the Memorial Cup. Canadian Hockey League (Major Junior A) is the world's largest hockey league. Use the links below to access the league of your choice. Included are by season reviews, major awards for each league and league directories.
Ontario Hockey League OHL) |
Western Hockey League (WHL) |
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) |
Canadian Hockey League (CHL) -Championship
In May of each year the playoff champions of each league and a host team compete for the Memorial Cup. The Memorial Cup has been awarded annually since 1919.
- Previous Memorial Cup Winners and Awards
- Ed Chynoweth Trophy - Memorial Cup Leading Scorer
- George Parsons Trophy - Memorial Cup Sportsmanship
- Hap Emms Memorial Trophy - Memorial Cup Leading Goaltender
- Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy - Memorial Cup MVP
Canadian Hockey League (CHL) - Year by Year
To review results for the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and its associated leagues pick a season from below. Each year represents first year of season, example 2007 is 2007/2008 season.
Canadian Hockey League (CHL) - Awards
Each year the Canadian Hockey League recognizes certain players from all of the leagues and present them with a trophy. Use the listing below to view the previous award winners of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL).
- Brian Kilrea Coach of the Year Award
- CHL Defenceman of the Year
- CHL Goaltender of the Year
- CHL Humanitarian of the Year
- CHL Player of the Year
- CHL Rookie of the Year
- CHL Scholastic Player of the Year
- CHL Sportsman of the Year
- CHL Top Draft Prospect Award
- CHL Top Scorer Award