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| 2021–22 WHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | Western Hockey League |
| Sport | Hockey |
| Duration | Regular season October 1, 2021 – April 17, 2022 Playoffs April 21, 2022 – June 13, 2022 |
| Number of teams | 22 |
| TV partner(s) | KRCW-TV KZJO CBC TSN RDS |
| Finals champions | Edmonton Oil Kings (3) |
| 2021–22 CHL seasons | |
|---|---|
| League | Canadian Hockey League |
| Sport | Hockey |
| Duration | OHL October 2021–May 2022 QMJHL October 2021–May 2022 WHL October 2021–June 2022 |
| Number of teams | 60 |
| TV partner(s) | CBC Television CBC Gem TSN RDS Rogers TV Shaw TV |
The 2021–22 WHL season was the 56th season of the Western Hockey League (WHL). The league played a full 68-game regular season having begun on October 1 and ended on April 17.[1]
The WHL announced that no interconference games would be played during the regular season.[2] On August 16, the WHL announced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all players, hockey operations staff, officials, and all other employees who regularly interact with players.[3] On September 8, the WHL announced that due to COVID-19 border restrictions, the schedule had been re-aligned so that the B.C. Division and U.S. Division would not play interdivision games until at least November.[4]
The playoffs began on April 22 and ended on June 13.[5] The Edmonton Oil Kings were awarded the Ed Chynoweth Cup and participated in the 2022 Memorial Cup which was hosted by the Saint John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League at TD Station in Saint John, New Brunswick.
Standings
Conference standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | SL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett Silvertips xy | 68 | 45 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 280 | 190 | 100 |
| Kamloops Blazers xy | 68 | 48 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 287 | 176 | 99 |
| Portland Winterhawks x | 68 | 47 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 298 | 192 | 99 |
| Seattle Thunderbirds x | 68 | 44 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 271 | 179 | 94 |
| Kelowna Rockets x | 68 | 42 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 250 | 207 | 90 |
| Prince George Cougars x | 68 | 24 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 177 | 240 | 53 |
| Spokane Chiefs x | 68 | 24 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 188 | 289 | 53 |
| Vancouver Giants x | 68 | 24 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 185 | 254 | 53 |
| Victoria Royals e | 68 | 23 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 193 | 275 | 52 |
| Tri-City Americans e | 68 | 19 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 179 | 306 | 44 |
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | SL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Ice xyz | 68 | 53 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 317 | 152 | 111 |
| Edmonton Oil Kings xy | 68 | 50 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 295 | 182 | 104 |
| Red Deer Rebels x | 68 | 45 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 264 | 188 | 94 |
| Moose Jaw Warriors x | 68 | 37 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 251 | 221 | 81 |
| Saskatoon Blades x | 68 | 38 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 219 | 217 | 80 |
| Brandon Wheat Kings x | 68 | 35 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 218 | 242 | 75 |
| Lethbridge Hurricanes x | 68 | 33 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 216 | 238 | 71 |
| Prince Albert Raiders x | 68 | 28 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 194 | 225 | 61 |
| Regina Pats e | 68 | 27 | 36 | 3 | 2 | 240 | 277 | 59 |
| Swift Current Broncos e | 68 | 26 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 181 | 246 | 59 |
| Calgary Hitmen e | 68 | 25 | 34 | 7 | 2 | 183 | 229 | 59 |
| Medicine Hat Tigers e | 68 | 11 | 53 | 3 | 1 | 154 | 315 | 26 |
x – team has clinched playoff spot
y – team has clinched division
z – team has clinched conference title
e – team is eliminated from playoff contention
Statistical leaders
Scoring leaders
Players are listed by points, then goals.[6]
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts. = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes