WHL releases first power rankings of 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:33 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The WHL announced its initial power rankings for the 2026-27 season, highlighting the top teams. Medicine Hat Tigers lead the rankings with a record of 1-0-0-0. The Victoria Royals and Penticton Vees are tied in the second position, neither having played yet. Other teams included in the rankings are Prince Albert Raiders, Brandon Wheat Kings, and Calgary Hitmen, all starting with 1-0 records. The rankings reflect each team's performance as the new season begins; teams will be assessed weekly throughout the season.
- •Medicine Hat Tigers rank first with 1-0-0-0 record
- •Victoria Royals and Penticton Vees tied at second
- •Prince Albert Raiders, Brandon Wheat Kings, Calgary Hitmen also in top five
- •Rankings will be updated weekly throughout the season
- •Teams are assessed based on their performance
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — WHL Released First Power Rankings Of The 2026-27 Season
"The "Power Rankings" for the first week of the 2026-27 season.
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