Topic - Canadian Hockey League

The Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian-based major junior ice hockey leagues for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL was founded in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, and is composed of its three member leagues, the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League. Its three leagues and 60 teams represent nine Canadian provinces as well as five American states. - Source: Wikipedia

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