2026-27 CHL Top-10 Rankings Unveiled for Week 1
Published on September 22, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release
TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 1 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2026-27 season.
The Victoria Royals (WHL) climb two spots to No. 1 after a 4-2 win in Kamloops, backed by Cole Prelusky's 34-save WHL debut. The London Knights (OHL) also rise two positions to No. 2 after sweeping Windsor, with Evan Van Gorp recording five points across the two games.
The Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL) complete the top three after collecting points in consecutive shootout losses despite missing four NHL-drafted players. New to the rankings at No. 10, the Moncton Wildcats opened with back-to-back comeback victories on the road. Their 2-0 start was capped by a 6-5 overtime win in Halifax, featuring a Niko Tournas hat trick and Rian Chudzinski's winner.
Fans can watch OHL and QMJHL games on FloHockey, while WHL regular-season games are streaming free on YouTube.
2026-27 CHL Top-10 Rankings - Week 1
1. Victoria Royals (WHL)
2. London Knights (OHL)
3. Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL)
4. Guelph Storm (OHL)
5. Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
6. Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
7. Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
8. Québec Remparts (QMJHL)
9. Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
10. Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
For information and details about each club ranked in the CHL's latest Top-10 Rankings, please visit chl.ca/article/2026-27-chl-top-10-rankings-week-1.
The next rankings will be released the week of September 28, following the second week of regular-season action in all three member leagues of the CHL.
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