Fans in Chilliwack will need to wait a little bit longer to watch WHL hockey again. According to a report by Steve Ewen of "The Province" [https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/junior-hockey/whl-pushing-chilliwack-expansion-back-one-season-moving-it-to-2027-28], the WHL is pushing Chilliwack's inaugural season to 2027-28. As per Ewen's report, the WHL is still negotiating with a potential ownership group and wants more time to set up the franchise. The WHL is bringing a team back to Chilliwack for the first time in over a decade. The Chilliwack Bruins played at what is now called the Chilliwack Coliseum from 2006-11. After the 2010-11 season, the team relocated to Victoria and became the Victoria Royals. Overall, Chilliwack found some success during their five seasons. They made the playoffs four times and surpassed the 30 win mark in each of their final two seasons. Chilliwack also has four NHL alumni in Roman Horák, Oscar Möller, Brandon Manning and Nick Holden. Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. Everett, Edmonton, Prince Albert & Prince George Named To 2025-26 CHL Top-10 Week 5 Rankings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-edmonton-prince-albert-prince-george-named-to-2025-26-chl-top-10-week-5-rankings] Standouts From Week 5 Of The 2025-26 WHL Season [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/standouts-from-week-5-of-the-2025-26-whl-season] Lin & Rudolph Highlight WHLers On NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players To Watch List For The 2026 NHL Draft [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/lin-rudolph-highlight-whlers-on-nhl-central-scouting-preliminary-players-to-watch-list-for-the-2026-nhl-draft] Five WHL Point Streaks To Watch Early In The 2025-26 Campaign [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/five-whl-point-streaks-to-watch-early-in-the-2025-26-campaign] Kamloops Blazers Acquire Carson Olsen From The Lethbridge Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/kamloops-blazers-acquire-carson-olsen-from-the-lethbridge-hurricanes] The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/abd9867c-82a2-4450-b247-7dbd2012dd1d.webp] The Hockey News
