Western Hockey League (1952–1974)
| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 |
| Founder | Al Leader |
| Ceased | 1974 |
| Countries | United States Canada |
| Last champion(s) | Phoenix Roadrunners |
| Most titles | Vancouver Canucks (4) |
The Western Hockey League (WHL) was a minor professional ice hockey league based in Western Canada that operated from 1952 to 1974. The league was managed for most of its history by Al Leader, and had roots in the Pacific Coast Hockey League and the Western Canada Senior Hockey League. The championship trophy of the WHL was the Lester Patrick Cup.