Here is the history of all 24 WHL Franchises. Some of them have had a pretty long and diverse history of ownership, while still a few of the original teams and GMs remain.
The WHL values its Original GMs. After all these years, we are lucky enough to still have 3 of the 24 guys who signed up when Kevin Nash started the league in October 1995: Michael Hebert, Brian Howe and Jason Stumpf.
| Atlantic Schooners | GM: Jonathan Hiseler | WHL18: August 10, 2012 |
| Previous history: -Miami Hooligans, GM: James Freeman, WHL16: Sept. 13, 2010) -Niagara Falls IceDogs, GM: Jon Lemoine, WHL13: May 20, 2007 -Winnipeg IceDogs, GM: Jon Lemoine, WHL8: June 26, 2002 -Mississauga IceDogs, GM: Jon Lemoine, WHL4: June 30, 1998 -Minneapolis Monarchs, GM: Andreas Larsson, Original GM |
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| Champlain Athletic Club | GM: Valerie Nyla Fox | WHL21: May 24, 2015 |
| Previous history: -Scranton Thunderbolts, GM: Locria Nyla Fox (WHL20: June 12, 2014) -Scranton Thunderbolts, GM: Justin Fox (WHL19: July 9, 2013) -Grand Forks Gorillas, GM: Justin Fox (WHL18: Aug. 21, 2012) -Grand Forks Gorillas, GM: none (WHL17: Jan. 16, 2012) -Grand Forks Gorillas, GM: Jason Gudim (WHL15: Aug. 4, 2009) -Calgary Meltdown, GM: Samuel Larsson (WHL14: Nov. 11, 2008) -Calgary Meltdown, GM: Joe Hamel (WHL14: Sept. 26, 2008) -Boise Badgers, GM: Kurt Olson (WHL12: July 20, 2006) -Boston Hawks, GM: Kurt Olson (WHL11: Jan. 16, 2006) -Boston Hawks, GM: Peter Nilsson (WHL7: June 8, 2001) -Halifax Hawks, GM: Amrit Sandhu (WHL6: January 9, 2001) -Halifax Hawks, GM: John Terzella (WHL5: June 13, 1999) -Boston Agents, GM: John Terzella (WHL4: November 19, 1998) -Boston Agents, GM: Dave Sprowl, Original GM |
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| Chicago Centaurs | GM: Shay Sutherland | WHL21: Aug. 21, 2015 |
| Previous history: -Chicago Grizzlies, GM: Patrick LaDouceur (WHL17: June 19, 2011) -Anchorage Orcas, GM: Patrick LaDouceur (WHL16: October 12, 2010) -Anchorage Orcas, GM: Mike Rhodes (WHL10: July 14, 2004) -Miami Oceanics, GM: Mike Rhodes (WHL9: January 19, 2004) -Miami Oceanics, GM: Philipp Gittersberger (WHL6: June 3, 2000) -Rainbow Lake FrostBite, GM: Philipp Gittersberger (WHL5: March 8, 2000) -Rainbow Lake FrostBite, GM: Danny MacLeod (WHL4: October 13, 1998) -Rainbow Lake Potheads, GM: Danny MacLeod (WHL4: October 7, 1998) -Albany Mallrats, GM: Adam Ardis, Original GM |
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| Chicoutimi Sparrows | GM: Michael Hebert | Original GM |
| Detroit Cougars | GM: Andreas Nordholm | WHL8: August 27, 2002 |
| Previous history: -Des Moines Dominators, GM: Andreas Larsson (WHL7: July 8, 2001) -Des Moines Dominators, GM: Jason Kolsrud (WHL1: July 23, 1996) -Vancouver Drizzle, GM: Dave Shumka, Original GM |
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| Edmonton Dropkicks | GM: Zach Holmes | WHL29: Sept. 15, 2023 |
| Previous history: -Edmonton Dropkicks, GM: Chris Kordyback (WHL24: June 25, 2018) -Niagara IceDogs, GM: Jon Lemoine (WHL17: Oct. 3, 2011) -Carribean Pirates, GM: Oggie Ogalthorpe (WHL17: Apr. 28, 2011) -Edmonton Dropkicks, GM: Oggie Ogalthorpe (WHL16: Jan. 23, 2011) -Edmonton Dropkicks, GM: Andrew Knoll (WHL16: July 21, 2010) -Edmonton Dropkicks, GM: Chris Kordyback (WHL12: July 17, 2006) -Fort Saskatchewan Dropkicks, GM: Chris Kordyback (WHL11: July 4, 2005) -Calgary Dropkicks, GM: Chris Kordyback (WHL8: June 24, 2002) -New England Dropkicks, GM: Chris Kordyback (WHL5: May 17, 2000) -Hartford Dropkicks, GM: Chris Kordyback (WHL4: July 18, 1998) -Fort Saskatchewan Fury, GM: Kevin Beilner, Original GM |
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| Halifax Citadelles | GM: Larry Berteotti | WHL12: July 14, 2006 |
| Previous history: -Trail Smoke Eaters, GM: Larry Berteotti, WHL9: Sept.2, 2003 -Hamilton Steelcats, GM: Larry Berteotti, WHL2: Nov. 1996 -Hamilton Hitmen, GM: Lorne Clark, Original GM |
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| Las Vegas Dice | GM: John Pezel | WHL26: October 20, 2020 |
| Previous history: -Las Vegas Wolves, GM: None (WHL25: June 21, 2020) -Las Vegas Wolves, GM: None (WHL25: Oct. 21, 2019) -Las Vegas Wolves, GM: Ryan Moore (WHL23: September 19, 2017) -Las Vegas Aces, GM: Ryan Moore (WHL21: May 18, 2015) -Las Vegas Bulls, GM: Ryan Moore (WHL20: December 24, 2014) -Las Vegas Bulls, GM: Adam Parker (WHL17: July 26, 2011) -Las Vegas Bulls, GM: Chris Kubinec (WHL10: June 11, 2004) -Oakville Bulls, GM: Chris Kubinec (WHL5: April 25, 2000) -Tampere Tappara, GM: Chris Kubinec (WHL5: January 7, 2000) -Tampere Tappara, GM: Juha Hakala (WHL5: June 2, 1999) -Philadelphia Freeze, GM: Juha Hakala (WHL4: April 6, 1999) -Philadelphia Freeze, GM: Rob Hite COACH: Keith Jones AC: Steve Gardiner (WHL4: 1999) -Philadelphia Freeze, GM: Rob Hite COACH: Keith Jones (WHL3) -Philadelphia Freeze, GM: Rob Hite (WHL2) -Philadelphia Freeze, GM: Rob Hite COACH: Keith Jones (WHL2: September 27, 1996) -New York Kodiaks, GM: Jud. Burkett (WHL1: February 1996) -Texas Kodiaks, GM: Mike Martin (WHL1: January 16, 1996) -Texas Kodiaks, GM: Gary Alan Peterson, Original GM |
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| Maine Moose | GM: Shawn Bean | WHL23: July 4, 2017 |
| Previous history: -Lethbridge Pronghorns: GM: Shawn Bean (WHL22, March 16, 2017) -Lethbridge Pronghorns: GM: Rob Andrew (WHL22: June 27, 2016) -Edmonton Mountain Men: GM: Rob Andrew (WHL22: June 10, 2016) -Edmonton Mountain Men: GM: Kevin Lomas (WHL19: June 16, 2014) -Pasadena Patriots: GM: Carter Liebzeit (WHL18: August 13, 2012) -Pasadena Patriots, GM: Robert Tassone (WHL16, August 19, 2010) -Kanata Saints, GM: Stephen Legge (WHL11: August 5, 2005) -Seattle Saints, GM: David Smith (WHL11: June 13, 2005) -Seattle Saints, GM: Rob Sypes (WHL9: January 19, 2004) -Seattle Saints, GM: Denny McEwen (WHL3: Oct. 3, 1997) -Edmonton Eagles, GM: Sohyung Kang (WHL2: March 5, 1997) -Calgary Clowns, GM: Mike Newman (WHL2: September 18, 1996) -Oakville Blades, GM: Matt Pitt (WHL2: August 22, 1996) -Oakville Raptors, GM: Matt Pitt (WHL1: July 21, 1996) -Oakville Raptors, GM: Jared Tashimaro (WHL1: March 31, 1996) -Oakville Raptors, GM: Matt Pitt, Original GM |
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| Minnesota Hawks | GM: none | WHL30: September 25, 2024 |
| Previous history: -Minnesota Hawks, GM: Tyler LaDouceur (WHL22: Sept. 9, 2016) -Minnesota Rink Rats, GM: Tyler LaDouceur (WHL13: May 7, 2007) -Greenwich Gorillas, GM: Tyler LaDouceur (WHL12: Jan. 13, 2007) -Greenwich Gorillas, GM: Scott Baden (WHL11: Feb. 26, 2006) -Greenwich Gorillas, GM: Wayne Trainor (WHL11: May 25, 2005) -DC Shenanigans, GM: Wayne Trainor (WHL10: March 8, 2005) -DC Shenanigans, GM: Matt Dennis (WHL10: September 22, 2004) -Almont Raiders, GM: Scott Baden (WHL5: July 15, 1999) -St. John's Grunts, GM: Dave Moore, Original GM |
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| New York Demons | GM: Adam Mazur | WHL12: August 7, 2006 |
| Previous history: -Edmonton Vikings, GM: Adam Mazur AGM/Coach: Andrew Brock (WHL11: Dec. 21, 2005 / WHL11, Jan. 7, 2006) -Edmonton Vikings, GM: Lee McEwen COACH: Jason Welter (WHL8, September 9, 2002) -Edmonton Vikings, GM: Lee McEwen, Original GM |
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| Philadelphia Legion | GM: Ryan Voshell | WHL25: June 18, 2020 |
| Previous history: -Philadelphia Legion, GM: None (WHL25, December 16, 2019) -Philadelphia Legion, GM; Ryan Voshell (WHL22: September, 2016) -Spaceballs: The Hockey Club, GM: Ryan Voshell (WHL22: June 13, 2016) -Gulf Coast Guardians, GM: Ryan Voshell (WHL21: April 17, 2015) -Nashville Stampede, GM: Ryan Voshell (WHL15: July 31, 2009) -Mississauga Vipers, GM: Ryan Voshell (WHL15: July 23, 2009) -Mississauga Vipers, GM: Jason Skidmore (WHL12: Sept. 26, 2006) -Mississauga Vipers, GM: Craig Stumpf (WHL3: January 5, 1998) -Guelph Vipers, GM: Lincoln Caissie (WHL3: Oct. 23, 1997) -Montpelier Golden Republicans, GM: Bob Fulton AGM: Kevin Williams (WHL3: September 17, 1997) -Bridgeland Huskies, GM: Shaun Driver COACH: Mike Henschel (WHL2: September 20, 1996) -Bridge City Huskies, GM: Shaun Driver, Original GM |
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| Quebec City Corinthians | GM: Marc Hebert | WHL6: June 20, 2000 |
| Previous history: -Kingston Corinthians, GM: Marc Hebert (WHL2: August 22, 1996) -Newfoundland Gangstaz, GM: Marc Hebert (WHL1: January 25, 1996) -Newfoundland Gangstaz, GM: Trevor Meade (WHL1: November 5, 1995) -Coquitlam Glaciers, GM: Hu Brietkopf, Original GM |
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| Rocky Mountain Express | GM: Kris Pongratz | WHL5: June 13, 1999 |
| Previous history: -Surrey Strangers, GM: Kris Pongratz (WHL4: September 1998) -Surrey Strangers, GM: Kris Pongratz AGM: Dareck Faichuk (WHL4: August 1, 1998) -Surrey Strangers, GM: Kris Pongratz AGM: Jon Lemoine (WHL3: June 3, 1998) -Surrey Strangers, GM: Kris Pongratz (WHL3: June 19, 1997) -Whitehorse Rapids, GM: David Jensen, Original GM |
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| Rosenheim Starbulls | GM: Phil Gittersberger | WHL21: May 29, 2015 |
| Previous history: -Hartford Dropkicks, GM: Phil Gittersberger (WHL20: May 5, 2015) -Hartford Dropkicks, GM: Chris Kordyback (WHL20: June 23, 2014) -Tri-City Roustabouts, GM: Chris Kordyback (WHL17: October 2, 2011) -Tri-City Trappers, GM: Chris Kordyback (WHL17, June 25, 2011) -South Beach Sad Trombones, GM: Chris Kordyback (WHL17, June 16, 2011) -Portland Timberjacks, GM: none (WHL16: Jan.6, 2011) -Portland Timberjacks, GM: Jes Golbez (WHL14: Feb. 18, 2009) -Portland Timberjacks, GM: Roy Kimball (WHL9: Sept. 3, 2003) -Hollywood SeaWolves, GM: Roy Kimball (WHL9: August 21, 2003) -Hollywood SeaWolves, GM: Rob Sypes (WHL7: August 21, 2001) -Spokane Chiefs, GM: Rob Sypes (WHL7: July 23, 2001) -Spokane Chiefs, GM: Rick Luschtinetz (WHL3: January 5, 1998) -Georgetown N.O.D., GM: Fred Holland (WHL3: August 10, 1997) -Harlem Heat, GM: Fred Holland (WHL3: July, 1997) -Lehigh Valley Loons, GM: Fred Holland (WHL3: June 7, 1997) -Struer Norsemen, GM: Lori Steward (WHL2: August 21, 1996) -Moscow Blizzard, GM: Lori Steward (WHL1: July 21, 1996) -Moscow Blizzard, GM: Dave Shrewsbury (WHL1: November 8, 1995) -Halifax Spiders, GM: Tom Bedell, Original GM |
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| Sarasota SnowDogs | GM: Richard Lomax | WHL27: Oct. 7, 2021 |
| Previous history: -Boston SnowDogs: GM: Eden Sprawson (WHL24: February 4, 2019) -Boston SnowDogs: GM: none (WHL24: September 7, 2018) -Boston SnowDogs: GM: Matthew Taylor (WHL23: June 30, 2017) -Boston SnowDogs, GM: Aaron T. Banks (WHL16: August 18, 2010) -Port Dalhousie SnowDogs, GM: Aaron T. Banks (WHL14: November 16, 2008) -Dubai Dynamite, GM: Sunny Pathak (WHL13: August 10, 2007) -Bluevale Knights, GM: Sunny Pathak (WHL12: March 6, 2007) -Bluevale Knights, GM: Brad Schott (WHL11: August 19, 2005) -Saskatoon Enforcers, GM: Brad Schott (WHL8: January 26, 2003) -Saskatoon Enforcers, GM: Patrick Stroem (WHL3: June 17, 1997) -Walkerton Breakers, GM: Mike Vader (WHL1: February 1, 1996) -Chisholm Goalpost, GM: Scott Rotondo (WHL1: January 25, 1996) -Chisholm Goalpost, GM: Xavier Marion, Original GM |
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| Saskatoon Fighting Irish | GM: Chris Butler | WHL12: July 18, 2006 |
| Previous history: -South China Sea Taipans, GM: Chris Butler (WHL11, March 15, 2006) -South China Sea Taipans, GM: David Easton (WHL8: August 9, 2003) -Montreal Citadelles, GM: David Easton (WHL8: January 26, 2003) -Montreal Citadelles, GM: Magnus Nilsson (WHL8: September 9, 2002) -Montreal Juggernaughts, GM: Magnus Nilsson (WHL5: August 4, 1999) -Montreal Juggernaughts, GM: Stephan Brault (WHL4: Oct. 17, 1998) -Winnipeg Wolves, GM: Lars Nordekvist (WHL2: October 15, 1996) -Terra Nova Thunder, GM: Kevin Nash and Stephen Crewe (WHL2, 1996) -Hermitage Bangers, GM: Kevin Nash and Melvin Crewe (WHL1: December 12, 1995) -Hermitage Bangers, GM: Charlie Crewe (WHL1: November 1, 1995) -Hermitage Explosion, GM: Charlie Crewe, Original GM |
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| Stockholm Stealth | GM: James Clare | WHL29: Sept. 6, 2023 |
| Previous history: -Stockholm Stealth, GM: Eddie Price (WHL24: Aug. 28, 2018) -Kansas City Monarchs, GM: Jarrid Jepson (WHL23, Sept. 1, 2017) -Stittsville Stealth, GM: Jarrid Jepson (WHL21: Aug. 10, 2015) -Ottawa Polar Bears, GM: Stephen Legge (WHL16: Dec. 16, 2010) -Ottawa Capitols, GM: Joel B. Levy (WHL15: Aug. 7, 2009) -Ottawa Maniax, GM: Joel B. Levy (WHL14: Nov. 16, 2008) -Ottawa Maniax, GM: Pat Eggert (WHL11: May 25, 2005) -Hudson River Hensch, GM: Jay Tameling, Coach: Chad Tameling (WHL8, May 30, 2002) -Pittsburgh Endless, GM: Filip Bily (WHL5: June 13, 1999) -Pittsburgh Quakers, GM: Filip Bily (WHL4: December 12, 1998) -Pittsburgh Quakers, GM: Todd Henry, Original GM |
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| Sunrise GloomGekkos | GM: Daniel Love | WHL25: Aug. 27, 2019 |
| Previous history: -Kelowna Cats, GM: Daniel Love (WHL24: November 15, 2018) -Kelowna Cats, GM: none (WHL10: October 3, 2018) -Kelowna Cats, GM: Jason Minton (WHL10: September 19, 2004) -Harrisburg Bears, GM: Andrew Ketner (WHL7: July 19, 2001) -Southampton Seagulls, GM: Richard Lomax (WHL6: Feb.18, 2001) -Southampton Seagulls, GM: Brad Schott (WHL4: Oct.2, 1998) -Oakland Roses, GM: Brad Schott (WHL4: September 22, 1998) -Oakland Roses, GM: Eric Von Tersch AGM: Brad Schott (WHL4: June 30, 1998) -Oakland Roses, GM: Eric Von Tersch (WHL3: August 10, 1997) -Halifax Flaming Fish, GM: Carson Pierce (WHL3: June 1997) -Halifax Flaming Fish, GM: Carson Pierce COACH: Jay Patrick (WHL2: 1997) -Halifax Flaming Fish, GM: Carson Pierce COACH: Larry Berteotti (WHL2: October 4, 1996) -Kalamazoo Kazoos, GM: Kevin Sharples (WHL2: August 30, 1996) -Raleigh Wolfpack, GM: Kevin Sharples (WHL1: March 1996) -Raleigh Wolfpack, GM: Andrew Patrick Anderson, Original GM |
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| Toronto Stallions | GM: Brian Howe | WHL2: Jan. 21, 1997 |
| Previous history: -Milton Mustangs, GM: Brian Howe, Original GM |
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| Vancouver Voodoo | GM: Larry Hodgson | WHL30: September 18, 2024 |
| Previous history: -Vancouver Voodoo, GM: Trent Gettel (WHL21, January 3, 2016) -Vancouver Voodoo, GM: Jason Gudim (WHL19, December 1, 2013) -Vancouver Voodoo, GM: Darren Kinnaird (WHL2: August 1996) -Vancouver Voodoo, GM: Robert Wysoglad (WHL1: March 1996) -Vancouver Voodoo, GM: Darren Kinnaird, Original GM |
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| Waterloo Lunatics | GM: Jason Stumpf | Original GM |
| Winnipeg Warriors | GM: Scott Baden | WHL16: August 3, 2010 |
| Previous history: -Harlem Hoodrats, GM: Scott Baden (WHL15: September 26, 2009) -Harlem Hoodrats, GM: Fred Desjardins (WHL14: Dec. 13, 2008) -Harlem Hoodrats, GM: Carter Jordan (WHL12: July 17, 2006) -Victoria Islanders, GM: Carter Jordan (WHL11: Nov. 29, 2005) -Victoria Islanders, GM: Dave MacDougall (WHL6: September 22, 2000) -Penticton Venom, GM: Jeff Tetz (WHL3: June 13, 1997) -Waterloo Warriors, GM: Jeff MacDonald COACH: Kevin Nash (WHL2: December 12, 1996) -Waterloo Warriors, GM: Jeff MacDonald, Original GM |
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| Ypsilanti Figments | GM: Stuart Collis | WHL20: June 12, 2014 |
| Previous history: -Saskatchewan Dugouts, GM: Stuart Collis (WHL19, March 10, 2014) -Saskatchewan Dugouts, GM: Matthew Taylor (WHL19: January 6, 2014) -Saskatchewan Dugouts, GM: Dave MacDougall (WHL13: November 25, 2007) -HC Slavia Praha, GM: Jes Golbez (WHL10: September 20, 2004) -Chi-Town Krushers, GM: Jes Golbez (WHL2: May 6, 1997) -Chi-Town Krushers, GM: Robert Wysoglad (WHL2: September 6, 1996) -Houghton Icetasy, GM: Robert Friedmann (WHL1: November 3, 1995) -Toronto Beasts, GM: Bernie Zeesman, Original GM |
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