1952–53 WHL season

The 1952–53 WHL season was the first season of the Western Hockey League. The Edmonton Flyers were the President's Cup champions as they beat the Saskatoon Quakers four games to two in the final series.

1952–53 WHL season
LeagueWestern Hockey League
SportIce hockey
Number of games70
Number of teams8
Regular season
Season championsSaskatoon Quakers
President's Cup
ChampionsEdmonton Flyers
  Runners-upSaskatoon Quakers

Final Standings
Final Season Standings[1]
R Team GP W L T GF GA Pts
1Saskatoon Quakers703526926824079
2Vancouver Canucks7032281022221674
3Calgary Stampeders7031271225425274
4Edmonton Flyers7031281126322773
5Seattle Bombers703032822222568
6New Westminster Royals702933821725466
7Tacoma Rockets7027311224624966
8Victoria Cougars702636824427360

bold - qualified for playoffs

Playoffs
  Round 1 Round 2 Finals
                           
  1 Saskatoon Quakers 4  
6 New Westminster Royals 3  
  1 Saskatoon Quakers -  
    bye -  
   
    1 Saskatoon Quakers 2
  4 Edmonton Flyers 4
  2 Vancouver Canucks 3  
5 Seattle Bombers 2  
2 Vancouver Canucks 1
    4 Edmonton Flyers 3  
3 Calgary Stampeders 2
  4 Edmonton Flyers 3  

The Edmonton Flyers win the President's Cup 4 games to 2.[2]

Awards
1952-53 WHL awards
AwardRecipient(s)
President's CupEdmonton Flyers
Outstanding Goalkeeper AwardEmile Francis[3]
Leading Scorer AwardDutch Reibel[4]
George Leader CupEmile Francis[5]
Rookie AwardGerry Foley[6]

References
  1. 1952-53 Western Hockey League Standings
  2. WHL Playoff Results
  3. Outstanding Goalkeeper Award winners
  4. Leading Scorer Award winners
  5. George Leader Cup winners
  6. Rookie Award winners
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