How Lemieux, Crosby, Gretzky And The Top 10 CHL Players Of Last 50 Years Define Hockey

Many of hockey's most special athletes are among the top 50 CHL players of the last 50 years.

But true hockey legends make up the top 10.

After more than a month of counting down the top 50, the CHL revealed Hockey Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux as the best of the past half-century.

Hockey Hall of Fame players and current NHL stars who will undoubtedly see their name enshrined in the hall appear in the top 50, including two active players in the top 10.

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This story was originally published May 14, 2026 at 10:23 AM.