1965–66 WHL season

The 1965–66 WHL season was the 14th season of the Western Hockey League. Six teams played a 72-game schedule, and the Victoria Maple Leafs were the Lester Patrick Cup champions, defeating the as Portland Buckaroos four games to three in the final series.[1]

1965–66 WHL season
LeagueWestern Hockey League
SportIce hockey
Number of games72
Number of teams6
Regular season
Season championsPortland Buckaroos
Season MVPBilly McNeill (Vancouver)
Top scorerCliff Schmautz (Portland)
Lester Patrick Cup
ChampionsVictoria Maple Leafs
  Runners-upPortland Buckaroos

Billy McNeill of Vancouver was named the most valuable player, while Cliff Schmautz of Portland led the league in scoring.[2]

Final Standings
WHL Standings[1]
R Team GP W L T GF GA Pts
1Portland Buckaroos724324527121891
2Victoria Maple Leafs724028426024384
3Vancouver Canucks723335425223370
4San Francisco Seals723236424324868
5Seattle Totems723237323125667
6Los Angeles Blades722248223632946

bold - qualified for playoffs

Playoffs
Semifinals Finals
      
1 Portland Buckaroos 4
3 Vancouver Canucks 3
1 Portland Buckaroos 3
2 Victoria Maple Leafs 4
2 Victoria Maple Leafs 4
4 San Francisco Seals 3

The Victoria Maple Leafs defeated the Portland Buckaroos 4 games to 3 to win the Lester Patrick Cup.[1]

References
  1. Stott 2008, p. 241
  2. Stott 2008, p. 145

Bibliography
  • Stott, Jon C. (2008), Ice Warriors: The Pacific Coast/Western Hockey League 1948–1974, Surrey, British Columbia: Heritage House Publishing, ISBN 978-1-894974-54-7


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