2026-27 CHL Top-10 Rankings: Chiefs, Royals, Rebels And Tigers

Every week, the CHL releases a list of the top-10 teams in the league. Throughout the season, we at The Hockey News will be keeping track of which WHL teams are in the rankings, as well as who finishes the year ranked highest. Here is a look at the four WHL teams that made the 2026-27 Week 8 rankings.

The Chiefs (12-2-0-1) slip to No. 3 after having their impressive eight-game point streak snapped in a 2-1 loss to Portland on Saturday. Prior to that, Spokane showcased its resilience, securing an overtime win against Kelowna behind Owen Martin’s heroics and erasing a massive 5-1 deficit to stun Portland 6-5. 

Holding firm at No. 7, the Royals (11-4-0-0) extended their winning streak to three games. Cameron Schmidt was the ultimate difference-maker, netting a power-play overtime winner to complete a comeback against Moose Jaw before exploding for a hat trick in a 6-3 victory over Tri-City. 

The Rebels (12-4-1-2) climb two spots to No. 8, extending their point streak to seven games and retaining the top spot in the WHL standings. Highlighted by Nathan Salisbury’s first career shutout and an eight-point week from Cameron Kuzma, Red Deer took five of six possible points during a busy slate. Meanwhile, Poul Andersen continues to pace the league in scoring with 31 points. 

Re-entering the Top-10 at No. 9, the Tigers (11-5-0-1) extended their win streak to five during a dominant U.S. road trip. Liam Ruck earned WHL Player of the Week honours with an 11-point outburst—including a hat trick in a comeback OT win over Portland while Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll added a hat trick of his own in a blowout against Seattle.

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