Ice hockey · 2026–27 season
WHL forecasts
Win probabilities for every game from a rating model fit only on past results, with the season simulated 10,000 times for the Ed Chynoweth Cup odds. Favourite right now: Spokane Chiefs, 22%.
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Recent results
| Date | Game | Score | Pre-game chance of the winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2026 | Wenatchee Wild at Swift Current Broncos | 0–4 | 59% |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Portland Winterhawks at Brandon Wheat Kings | 2–6 | 60% |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Moose Jaw Warriors at Kamloops Blazers | 2–5 | 70% |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Penticton Vees at Prince George Cougars | 5–2 | 54% |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Victoria Royals at Seattle Thunderbirds | 5–4 | 63% |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Moose Jaw Warriors at Kelowna Rockets | 5–8 | 67% |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Penticton Vees at Prince George Cougars | 3–4 | 44% |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Spokane Chiefs at Vancouver Giants | 4–2 | 54% |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Lethbridge Hurricanes at Calgary Hitmen | 5–4 | 33% |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Regina Pats at Saskatoon Blades | 5–4 | 47% |
| 9 Nov 2026 | Tri-City Americans at Everett Silvertips | 4–3 | 35% |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Wenatchee Wild at Penticton Vees | 2–6 | 62% |
Chance of winning the Ed Chynoweth Cup
| Team | Make playoffs | Conference semi-final | Conference final | WHL Final | Win the title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Chiefs | >99% | 79% | 56% | 36% | 22% |
| Medicine Hat Tigers | 99% | 75% | 51% | 34% | 21% |
| Victoria Royals | 99% | 65% | 37% | 18% | 9% |
| Red Deer Rebels | 98% | 60% | 33% | 17% | 8% |
| Penticton Vees | 86% | 45% | 22% | 10% | 5% |
| Calgary Hitmen | 88% | 45% | 22% | 10% | 5% |
| Kamloops Blazers | 94% | 51% | 24% | 10% | 4% |
| Brandon Wheat Kings | 95% | 50% | 24% | 10% | 4% |
| Kelowna Rockets | 88% | 42% | 18% | 8% | 3% |
| Prince Albert Raiders | 74% | 34% | 16% | 7% | 3% |
Questions and answers
Who is favoured to win the 2026–27 Ed Chynoweth Cup?
Spokane Chiefs, at 22%, ahead of Medicine Hat Tigers (21%), Victoria Royals (9%) and Red Deer Rebels (8%). That's from 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season with PodiumOracle's current ratings, updated 12 November 2026.
What are the odds for the next WHL games?
According to PodiumOracle's model: Wenatchee Wild at Brandon Wheat Kings (14 November 2026): Brandon Wheat Kings 67%; Red Deer Rebels at Lethbridge Hurricanes (14 November 2026): Red Deer Rebels 57%; Calgary Hitmen at Medicine Hat Tigers (14 November 2026): Medicine Hat Tigers 64%. Every upcoming one's chances are on this page and update until the start.
How accurate are PodiumOracle's WHL predictions?
On 1,889 games from held-back seasons (2024–25 to 2026–27), which the model never saw while it was tuned, the side it favoured won 63% of the time. Its log loss was 0.632, against 0.690 for the base rate and 0.658 for recent form. Against the betting markets on the same finished games, its log loss was 0.629 against the bookmakers' 0.628 over 500 games (lower is better).
How are the WHL predictions made?
Every team has a rating that moves after each result, by more when the result was a surprise. The gap between two ratings, plus home advantage, gives each game's chance, and the rest of the season is simulated 10,000 times, with the league's own format, for the Ed Chynoweth Cup odds. The settings are chosen on older seasons and tested on the most recent ones.