Expansion Fever: CHL Season 2 Kicks Off with Ten Powerhouse Franchises

The CHL expands its footprint for Season 2, welcoming a competitive lineup of ten owners, with league officials hinting at further growth on the horizon.

## The CHL Grows Its Reach The anticipation for Season 2 has reached a fever pitch as the CHL officially confirms a ten-team roster for the upcoming campaign. As the league continues to establish itself as the premier destination for EA Sports NHL competition, the competition level has never been higher. ### The Season 2 Lineup We are proud to introduce the dedicated owners who will be leading their respective franchises into battle this season: * **San Jose:** H8 HUMANZZ * **Utah:** Podzilla * **Washington:** Swatman * **NY Rangers:** JohnVG * **Buffalo:** ScrappyBeef * **Minnesota:** Alphadekes * **Vegas:** Sullylab * **Anaheim:** FranktheTank * **Detroit:** the_matrix70 * **Calgary:** jimmymack17 ### Looking Toward the Future While the ten-team structure is locked in for the start of the season, league management hasn't ruled out further expansion. Sources close to the front office suggest that the CHL is open to growing to a 12-team league, provided that the right applicants come forward. OWNER/GM/AGM application link: https://discord.com/channels/1519077512083148820/1527710080856756338 "We are looking for quality over quantity," a league spokesperson noted. "If we find the right ownership groups that match our competitive standards, we are ready to expand the map further." Stay tuned to the official league website for more updates as we approach puck drop!