1970–71 WHL season

The 1970–71 WHL season was the 19th season of the Western Hockey League. Six teams played a 72-game schedule, and the Portland Buckaroos were the Lester Patrick Cup champions, defeating the Phoenix Roadrunners four games to one in the final series.[1]

1970–71 WHL season
LeagueWestern Hockey League
SportIce hockey
Number of games72
Number of teams6
Regular season
Season championsPortland Buckaroos
Season MVPArt Jones (Portland)
Top scorerArt Jones (Portland)
Lester Patrick Cup
ChampionsPortland Buckaroos
  Runners-upPhoenix Roadrunners

Art Jones of Portland led the league in scoring and was named the most valuable player.[2]

Final Standings

WHL Standings[1]
R Team GP W L T GF GA Pts
1Portland Buckaroos7248177306210103
2Phoenix Roadrunners723627927123481
3San Diego Gulls7233271224822378
4Denver Spurs7225311624225366
5Seattle Totems722736922326063
6Salt Lake Golden Eagles721849521732741

bold - qualified for playoffs

Playoffs

Semifinals Finals
      
1 Portland Buckaroos 4
3 San Diego Gulls 2
1 Portland Buckaroos 4
2 Phoenix Roadrunners 1
2 Phoenix Roadrunners 4
4 Denver Spurs 1

The Portland Buckaroos defeated the Phoenix Roadrunnrers 4 games to 1 to win the Lester Patrick Cup.[1]

References

  1. Stott 2008, p. 245
  2. Stott 2008, p. 182

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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