The 1958–59 WHL season was the seventh season of the Western Hockey League (WHL), a professional ice hockey league that operated from 1952 to 1974. The season featured nine teams divided into two divisions: the Coast Division and the Prairie Division.
League Structure and Changes
The Spokane Spokes joined the league as an expansion club. Initially named the "Flyers," the team was forced to modify its name after complaints from the Edmonton Flyers, who cited seniority. The Seattle franchise also changed names, going from the "Americans" to the "Totems." Teams played an unbalanced schedule: Coast Division teams played 70 games each, while Prairie Division teams played 64 each.
Teams
| Division | Team | City | Arena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast | New Westminster Royals | New Westminster, British Columbia | Queen's Park Arena |
| Coast | Seattle Totems | Seattle, Washington | Civic Ice Arena |
| Coast | Spokane Spokes | Spokane, Washington | Spokane Coliseum |
| Coast | Vancouver Canucks | Vancouver, British Columbia | PNE Forum |
| Coast | Victoria Cougars | Victoria, British Columbia | Victoria Memorial Arena |
| Prairie | Calgary Stampeders | Calgary, Alberta | Stampede Corral |
| Prairie | Edmonton Flyers | Edmonton, Alberta | Edmonton Stock Pavilion |
| Prairie | Saskatoon Quakers | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Saskatoon Arena |
| Prairie | Winnipeg Warriors | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Winnipeg Arena |
Final Standings
Coast Division: Seattle Totems (83 pts), Vancouver Canucks (73 pts), Victoria Cougars (64 pts), Spokane Spokes (58 pts), New Westminster Royals (48 pts).
Prairie Division: Calgary Stampeders (85 pts), Edmonton Flyers (69 pts), Winnipeg Warriors (64 pts), Saskatoon Quakers (62 pts).
Scoring Leaders
Guyle Fielder of the Seattle Totems set a league record with 95 assists, winning the scoring title with 119 points. He was named the Coast Division's Most Valuable Player. Ed Dorohoy of the Calgary Stampeders, who scored 109 points, was named the Prairie Division's Most Valuable Player. Lou Jankowski of Calgary led the league in goals with 45.
Playoffs and President's Cup
The Seattle Totems defeated the Calgary Stampeders in four games in the final series to win the President's Cup championship. The playoff format included a preliminary round, semifinals, and finals, with Calgary receiving a first-round bye.
