EA Sports has confirmed that NHL 11 will include all teams and players from the WHL, OHL and QMJHL. The move is part of a four year deal with the league for it to feature in EA Sports NHL products. 47% of all players selected in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft came from CHL teams, with the possibility that the 2010 Draft could mark the fourth straight year where a CHL player is selected first overall.

“The CHL is very excited to partner with an industry leader like EA SPORTS to create a brand new way for CHL fans to associate with their favourite CHL teams and players,” said David Branch, President, CHL. “This opportunity also provides EA SPORTS fans around the world the ability to learn more about the next wave of NHL stars as they compete in the best development league in the world.”