1953–54 WIHL season

North American ice hockey season August 2023 The 1953–54 Western International Hockey League season was the 8th season in the league's history. History During an end of season meeting, it was moved that all playoff games be best-of-five sets, for it was felt that a seven-game series, which stretches into eight, not only drains the pocketbooks of the fans, but drains the stamina of the players. The question of playing an equal number of games in the WIHL also came up for discussion, with the general feeling being that if Spokane's Flyers can play for the Allan Cup, then they should receive no extra favours.The Nelson Daily News Wednesday, May 5, 1954 Standings Team W-L-T Win% GF–GA Kimberley Dynamiters 24-16-4 .591 233-186 Nelson Maple Leafs 26-27-3 .491 252-247 Spokane Flyers 28-32-8 .471 286-291 Trail Smoke Eaters 21-28-7 .438 230-273 Played interlocking with the Okanagan Senior League. Playoffs Semi finals Best of 5 Kimberley 5 Spokane 0 Kimberley 5 Spokane 3 Spokane 4 Kimberley 0 Spokane 5 Kimberley 2 Kimberley 10 Spokane 3 Kimberley Dynamiters beat Spokane Flyers 3 wins to 2. Nelson 7 Trail 4 Nelson 5 Trail 3 Trail 7 Nelson 4 Nelson 5 Trail 2 Nelson Maple Leafs beat Trail Smoke Eaters 3 wins to 1. Final Best of 5 Kimberley 2 Nelson 1 Nelson 4 Kimberley 3 Nelson 5 Kimberley 2 Nelson 8 Kimberley 2 Nelson Maple Leafs beat Kimberley Dynamiters 3 wins to 1. Nelson Maple Leafs advanced to the 1953-54 British Columbia Senior Playoffs. References Wikia Sports http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/1953-54_WIHL_Season 1953-54 WIHL Season 354388395 Category:Western International Hockey League seasons Wihl Season, 1953-54 Wihl Season, 1953-54