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Featured list: List of ice hockey teams in Alberta |
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This is a list of ice hockey teams in Alberta. It features the leagues they have played for, and championships won.Alberta is currently home to two National Hockey League teams, five Western Hockey League teams, the 16 team Alberta Junior Hockey League, as well as five Junior B hockey leagues comprising over 50 teams. The Canadian Women's Hockey League is represented in Alberta, as are teams competing at the senior, university and college ranks.
Major ProfessionalNational Hockey LeagueThe Edmonton Oilers became the first National Hockey League team in Alberta as they were absorbed by the NHL when the WHA folded. The Calgary Flames arrived from Atlanta, Georgia the following year.
Western Canada Hockey LeagueThe Western Canada Hockey League was the first major-professional league on the prairies. Founded in 1921, it collapsed due to escalating costs in 1926, and was reformed as the Prairie Hockey League from 1926-28.
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- ^ a b c "Stanley Cup Champions and Finalists". nhl.com. http://www.nhl.com/cup/champs.html. Retrieved 2006-12-10.
- ^ 2006-07 Calgary Flamed Media Guide. Calgary Flames. 2006. pp. 4–5.
- ^ "Edmonton Oilers - History". CBS Sportsline. http://www.sportsline.com/nhl/teams/history/EDM. Retrieved 2006-12-10.
- ^ a b "Western Canada Hockey League (1921-25)". hockeyleaguehistory.com. http://www.hockeyleaguehistory.com/Western_Canada_Hockey_League_1921.htm. Retrieved 2006-12-10.
- ^ "Prairie Hockey League (1926-28)". hockeyleaguehistory.com. http://www.hockeyleaguehistory.com/Prairie_Hockey_League_1926.htm. Retrieved 2006-12-10.
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