Northwest Division

Two of North America's major professional sports leagues contain a Northwest Division.

  • Northwest Division (NBA), consisting of the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz
  • Northwest Division (NHL), consisting of the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, and Vancouver Canucks

Famous quotes containing the words northwest and/or division:

    “I got my first clear view of Ktaadn, on this excursion, from a hill about two miles northwest of Bangor, whither I went for this purpose. After this I was ready to return to Massachusetts.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    “For a small child there is no division between playing and learning; between the things he or she does “just for fun” and things that are “educational.” The child learns while living and any part of living that is enjoyable is also play.”
    —Penelope Leach (20th century)