1978–79 WIHL season

1978–79 was the 32nd season of the Western International Hockey League.

The 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.

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