The West Division is one of four divisions in the North American Hockey League. The division currently has six teams and was formed in 2008 when the Wenatchee Wild became the fourth team required for a division. Prior to the 2010 expansion, only four teams operated in the West. The current champion of this division is the Wenatchee Wild. Division membership Current members Alaska Avalanche - Joined in 1996; formerly of the South Division (as the St Louis Sting/ Springfield Spirit/ Wasilla Spirit) Dawson Creek Rage - Joined in 2010 as an expansion team Fairbanks Ice Dogs - Joined in 2001; formerly of the North Division Fresno Monsters - Joined in 2010 as an expansion team Kenai River Brown Bears - Joined in 2007; formerly of the South Division Wenatchee Wild - Joined in 2008 as an expansion team Former members Billings Bulls - Founding member; moved to the Northern Pacific Hockey League in 2006 Bismarck Bobcats - Founding member; moved to the Central Division in 2005 Bozeman Icedogs - Founding member; moved to the Northern Pacific Hockey League in 2006 Fargo-Moorhead Jets - Founding member; folded in 2007 Helena Bighorns - Founding member; moved to the Northern Pacific Hockey League in 2006 Minnesota Blizzard - Founding member; moved to the Central Division in 2005 The Division Members West Division Champions - listed by year