Although there is minor league hockey in North America, Major Junior hockey, as it's known, is played by 16- to 20-year-olds, and the majority of NHL players have seen some kind of action in in its three leagues. So bringing in teams from the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League would deepen the game's singleplayer career mode and diversify choices available in general manager mode.

The first word came from Dhiren Mahiban of CKNW-AM radio in Calgary, via Twitter: "EA Sports NHL 2011 will have a #CHL mode where you can play with teams from the #WHL , #OHL and #QMJHL"
 

Fuck yes, Halifax Mooseheads might actually win something if I'm in control.

i have to admit i would never play as any of those teams but it would be damn cool to have them. 

Should make Be A Pro mode better..

looks like they are adapting road to the shows formula.  
 
nhl 11 should be spectacular.