Minor professional hockey leagues are the backbone of the NHL. These leagues over the years have served as training grounds for the NHL teams. Entertaining hockey in their own right and offering non NHL players a chance to earn a living.

California Hockey League
(1928-1933)

The California Hockey League (1928-1933) was a minor pro league that operated for five seasons.

California Hockey League
(1928-1933) Franchises

Oakland Sheiks (1928-1933)
San Francisco Tigers (1928-1931)
Los Angeles Richfields (1928-1930)
Hollywood Millionaires (1928-1930)
Oakland Checkers (1930-1933)
Los Angeles Millionaires (1930-1931, 1932-1933)
San Francisco Tigers (1930-1931)
San Francisco Black Hawks (1930-1931)
San Francisco Rangers (1931-1933)
Los Angeles Angels (1931-1932)

California Hockey League
(1928-1933) Champions

Year
Champion
1933
Oakland Sheiks
1932
Hollywood Stars
1931
Oakland Sheiks
1930
Oakland Sheiks
1929
Oakland Sheiks

California Hockey League
(1928-1933) Seasons

1929 Season
GP
W
L
T
GF
GA
PTs
               
Oakland Sheiks
36
18
13
5
67
64
41
San Francisco Tigers
36
15
15
6
83
89
36
Los Angeles Richfields
36
15
17
4
56
60
34
Hollywood Millionaires
36
14
17
5
73
66
33
               
1930 Season
GP
W
L
T
GF
GA
PTs
               
Oakland Sheiks
42
24
12
6
121
72
54
San Francisco Tigers
42
15
16
11
98
109
41
Los Angeles Richfields
42
17
19
6
91
122
40
Hollywood Millionaires
42
13
22
7
100
107
33
               
1931 Season
GP
W
L
T
GF
GA
PTs
               
Oakland Sheiks
40
25
14
1
117
79
51
Oakland Checkers
41
20
17
4
109
117
44
Los Angeles Millionaires
39
16
17
6
93
91
38
San Francisco Tigers
27
12
14
1
73
75
25
San Francisco Black Hawks
31
9
20
2
69
99
20
               
San Francisco Tigers disbanded Jan. 12, 1931, San Francisco Black Hawks disbanded Jan. 23, 1931
               
1932 Season
GP
W
L
T
GF
GA
PTs
               
Hollywood Stars
31
20
7
4
134
86
44
San Francisco Rangers
30
12
12
6
100
110
30
Oakland Sheiks
30
11
12
7
99
85
29
Los Angeles Angels
31
9
21
1
112
154
19
               
1933 Season
GP
W
L
T
GF
GA
PTs
               
Oakland Sheiks
29
16
11
2
100
92
34
Hollywood Millionaires
34
15
16
3
151
161
33
San Francisco Rangers
29
11
15
3
118
116
25
               
Hollywood Millionaires disbanded Jan. 28, 1933