1990s
- 1991: Tacoma Rockets granted a franchise and play in the Western Division.
- 1992: Red Deer Rebels granted a franchise and play in the Eastern Division.
- 1994: Victoria Cougars move to Prince George and become the Prince George Cougars.
- 1995: Calgary Hitmen are granted a franchise. Tacoma Rockets move to Kelowna and become the Kelowna Rockets.
- 1995: WHL divides into three divisions: West (Spokane, Tri-Cities, Kelowna, Seattle, Kamloops, Portland, Prince George), Central (Swift Current, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer, Calgary), and East (Brandon, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw).
- 1996: Edmonton Ice are granted a franchise, and play in the central division. Swift Current moves to the east division.
- 1998: Edmonton Ice move to Cranbrook and become the Kootenay Ice.
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