Western Conference (WHL)
The Western Conference (French: Conférence de l'Ouest) is one of two conferences in the Western Hockey League (WHL) used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Eastern Conference.
The Ed Chynoweth Cup (previously known as the "President's Cup") is awarded to the league's playoff champion.
Divisions
The Western Conference comprises 10 teams in two divisions: B.C. Division, and U.S. Division.
Current standings
| Western Conference | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | SL | GF | GA | Pts |
| Portland Winterhawks xz | 72 | 50 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 303 | 227 | 103 |
| Kelowna Rockets xz | 72 | 43 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 240 | 201 | 87 |
| Spokane Chiefs x | 72 | 48 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 310 | 193 | 102 |
| Tri-City Americans x | 72 | 44 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 286 | 223 | 92 |
| Vancouver Giants x | 72 | 35 | 32 | 1 | 4 | 236 | 251 | 75 |
| Chilliwack Bruins x | 72 | 33 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 227 | 255 | 74 |
| Prince George Cougars x | 72 | 33 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 258 | 265 | 70 |
| Everett Silvertips x | 72 | 28 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 172 | 218 | 67 |
| Kamloops Blazers | 72 | 29 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 219 | 285 | 64 |
| Seattle Thunderbirds | 72 | 27 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 195 | 264 | 64 |
x - team has cliched Western Hockey League playoff spot
y - team has clinched division
z - team has clinched conference
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