Top 10 CHL franchises in terms of developing NHL players
1. London Knights
2. Kelowna Rockets
3. Kitchener Rangers
4. Portland Winterhawks
5. Flint Firebirds (Plymouth Whalers)
6. Red Deer Rebels
7. Owen Sound Attack
8. Calgary Hitmen
9. Moose Jaw Warriors
10. Vancouver Giants
Interestingly enough this lines up pretty closely with the consensus top-10 CHL franchises in terms of team success most years as well. That top-4 is pretty much the top-4 programs in the country, probably in that order.
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