2007–08 WHL season

The 2007–08 WHL season was the 42nd season of the Western Hockey League (WHL). The regular season began on September 20, 2007, and ended on March 16, 2008. The WHL Playoffs began on March 21, 2008, and ended on May 7, 2008.

2007–08 WHL season
LeagueWestern Hockey League
SportHockey
DurationPreseason
August 29, 2007 – September 15, 2007
Regular season
September 20, 2007 – March 16, 2008
Playoffs
March 21, 2008 – May 7, 2008
Number of teams22
TV partner(s)Shaw TV
Finals championsSpokane Chiefs (2)

A new expansion team, the Edmonton Oil Kings, joined the league bringing the WHL to 22 teams that played a 72-game season. The Spokane Chiefs won the Ed Chynoweth Cup, defeating the Lethbridge Hurricanes in four games. Spokane would go on to capture the Memorial Cup.

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