1978–79 WIHL season
1978-79 was the 32nd season of the Western International Hockey League.
The 1978-79 season schedule included playing games against University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, and the Spokane Flyers and Phoenix Roadrunners of the Pacific Hockey League.
- The Nelson Maple Leafs suspended operations on December 21, 1978.
- The Calgary Stampeders suspended operations on January 7, 1979.
Standings
- Kimberley Dynamiters 51 37 12 2 321 211 76
- Trail Smoke Eaters 54 23 28 1 243 147 49
- Cranbrook Royals 52 22 29 1 259 259 45
- Calgary Stampeders 25 12 11 2 117 122 26
- Nelson Maple Leafs 22 5 17 0 82 155 10
Playoffs
Semi final
In a "best of 5" series, the Trail Smoke Eaters defeated Cranbrook Royals 3 games to 0 (5-3, 8-2, 4-3 OT)
Final
In a "best of 7" series, the Trail Smoke Eaters defeated Kimberley Dynamiters 4 games to 3 (5-6 2OT, X-X, 2-8, 8-4, X-X, 4-3 2OT, 6-2).
The Trail Smoke Eaters advanced to the 1978-79 Western Canada Allan Cup Playoffs.
References
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