It’s easy to focus on the current CHL players, but some of the best players of all time are now thriving in the NHL. For example, David Ling started in the CHL at 14. With a talent for hockey at a young age, this player bloomed when playing for the Charlottetown Abbies and the St. Michael’s Buzzers.
During his time as a CHL player, Ling received the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy, the Red Tilson Trophy and CHL Player of the Year. In 1994, Ling finished the league with 61 goals, 135 points and 74 assists. After his CHL career, Ling moved on to professional hockey in the NHL. As an in-demand player, Ling boasts a packed team history. He has performed for the Quebec Nordiques, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Toronto Maple Leafs, and he has even played in the Russian Super League.
