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	Email: League Contact League: Official Site Draft: 2002 Selections Commissioner - Ron Robison Dir. Operations - Yvonne Bergmann Dir. Communications - Leroy McKinnon #1 - 3030 Sunridge Way, NE Calgary, Alberta T1Y 7K4 Tel: (403) 693-3030 Fax: (403) 693-3031 Brandon Wheat Kings Calgary Hitmen Everett Silvertips (2003-04) Kamloops Blazers Kelowna Rockets Kootenay Ice Lethbridge Hurricanes Medicine Hat Tigers Moose Jaw Warriors Portland Winter Hawks Prince Albert Raiders Prince George Cougars Red Deer Rebels Regina Pats Saskatoon Blades Seattle Thunderbirds Spokane Chiefs Swift Current Broncos Tri-City Americans Vancouver Giants The Western Hockey League (WHL) is one of three major junior leagues that comprise the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). The WHL is made up of 19 teams from cities across western Canada and the northwestern United States. It is considered to be one of the major breeding grounds for hockey talent and is heavily recruited by the NHL and other professional leagues. Famous alumni include: Mike Modano, Theoren Fleury, Joe Sakic, and the list goes on. At the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, 40 players were selected from the WHL.       The WHL, as a member of the CHL, has rigorously developed initiatives concerning player education. Players are encouraged to continue their education beyond the secondary school level and many do so while playing in the league.
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