Western Conference (NHL)
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The Western Conference is represented the NHL's teams from the Great Plains, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Pacific Coast regions of the U.S. and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.
The ultimate honor in the Western Conference is the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, awarded to the conference's represenative in the Stanley Cup Finals.
The Western Conference was preceded by the Campbell Conference and the West Division.
[edit] Conference Membership
- Anaheim Mighty Ducks: 1993-94 to Present
- Atlanta/Calgary Flames: 1972-73 to Present
- Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals: 1967-68 to 1973-74
- Chicago Blackhawks: 1970-71 to Present
- Colorado Avalanche: 1995-96 to Present
- Columbus Blue Jackets: 2000-01 to Present
- Dallas Stars/Minnesota North Stars: 1967-68 to 1977-78, 1981-82 to Present
- Detroit Red Wings: 1981-82 to Present
- Edmonton Oilers: 1979-80 to Present
- Kansas City Scouts/Colorado Rockies: 1974-75 to 1981-82
- Los Angeles Kings: 1967-68 to 1973-74, 1981-82 to Present
- Minnesota Wild: 2000-01 to Present
- Nashville Predators: 1998-99 to Present
- New York Islanders: 1974-75 to 1981-82
- New York Rangers: 1974-75 to 1981-82
- Philadelphia Flyers: 1967-68 to 1980-81
- Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes: 1979-80 to Present
- Pittsburgh Penguins: 1967-68 to 1973-74
- St. Louis Blues: 1967-68 to Present
- San Jose Sharks: 1991-92 to Present
- Tampa Bay Lightning: 1992-93
- Toronto Maple Leafs: 1981-82 to 1997-98
- Vancouver Canucks: 1974-75 to Present
- Washington Capitals: 1979-80 to 1980-81
