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WHL Adapts to New Hockey Reality | NHL News
The WHL is reimagining junior hockey to stay relevant, slashing playoff series to best-of-five, adding a week to the schedule, and letting teams fly for one key road trip — all to boost player recovery. With 23 of its stars drafted in the first 100 picks and rising American talent flooding in, the league’s 68-game season remains a strength. But it’s also adapting to a new reality: players can now jump to college hockey without penalty — even earning money — as seen with top prospect Landon DuPont’s college move. Despite setbacks, the WHL’s expansion continues, with a new Chilliwack team on…
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