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.
Take a look at the All-Time GM Records, compiled by Chris Kubinec. They are currently broken up by complete seasons, but we hope to have them down to the exact game sometime in the future.
The WHL values its Original GMs. After all these years, we still have 4 of the 24 guys who signed up when Kevin Nash started the league in October 1995: Michael Hebert, Brian Howe, Darren Kinnaird and Jason Stumpf.
| Boston SnowDogs | GM: Aaron T. Banks | WHL16: Aug.18, 2010 |
| Previous history: -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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| Chicago Grizzlies | GM: Patrick LaDouceur | WHL17: June 19, 2011 |
| Previous history: -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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| Grand Forks Gorillas | GM: none | WHL17: Jan. 16, 2012 |
| Previous history: -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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| 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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| Kelowna Cats | GM: Jason Minton | WHL10: Sept. 19, 2004 |
| Previous history: -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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| Las Vegas Bulls | GM: Adam Parker | WHL17: July 26, 2011 |
| Previous history: -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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| Miami Hooligans | GM: none | WHL17 |
| 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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| Minnesota Rink Rats | GM: Tyler Ladouceur | WHL13: May 7, 2007 |
| Previous history: -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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| Nashville Stampede | GM: Ryan Voshell | WHL15: July 31, 2009 |
| Previous history: -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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| New York Demons | GM: Adam Mazur AGM/Coach: Andrew Brock |
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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| Niagara IceDogs | GM: Jon Lemoine | WHL17: Oct. 2, 2011 |
| Previous history: -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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| Ottawa Polar Bears | GM: Stephen Legge | WHL16: Dec.16, 2010 |
| Previous history: -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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| Pasadena Patriots | GM: Robert Tassone | WHL16: August 19, 2010 |
| Previous history: -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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| 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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| Saskatchewan Dugouts | GM: Dave MacDougall | WHL13: Nov. 25, 2007 |
| Previous history: -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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| 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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| Toronto Stallions | GM: Brian Howe | WHL2: Jan. 21, 1997 |
| Previous history: -Milton Mustangs, GM: Brian Howe, Original GM |
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| Tri-City Roustabouts | GM: Chris Kordyback | WHL17: Oct. 2, 2011 |
| Previous history: -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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| Vancouver Voodoo | GM: Darren Kinnaird | WHL2: August 1996 |
| Previous history: -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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