1953–54 WHL season

The 1953–54 WHL season was the second season of the Western Hockey League. The Calgary Stampeders were the President's Cup champions as they beat the Vancouver Canucks four games to two in the final series.

1953–54 WHL season
LeagueWestern Hockey League
SportIce hockey
Number of games70
Number of teams7
Regular season
Season championsVancouver Canucks
President's Cup
ChampionsCalgary Stampeders
  Runners-upVancouver Canucks
Seasons

Final Standings

Final Season Standings[1]
RTeamGPWLTGFGAPts
1Vancouver Canucks703924721817485
2Calgary Stampeders703825726620683
3Saskatoon Quakers703229922621473
4Edmonton Flyers7029301124626069
5Victoria Cougars7027321120322365
6New Westminster Royals702834821826164
7Seattle Bombers702241720924851

bold - qualified for playoffs

Playoffs

Round 1Round 2Finals
         
1Vancouver Canucks5
6New Westminster Royals2
1Vancouver Canucks-
bye-
1Vancouver Canucks2
2Calgary Stampeders4
2Calgary Stampeders4
5Victoria Cougars1
2Calgary Stampeders4
4Edmonton Flyers2
3Saskatoon Quakers2
4Edmonton Flyers4

The Calgary Stampeders win the President's Cup 4 games to 2.[2]

Awards

1953-54 WHL awards
AwardRecipient(s)
President's CupCalgary Stampeders
Outstanding Goalkeeper AwardGump Worsley[3]
Leading Scorer AwardGuyle Fielder[4]
George Leader CupLorne Worsley[5]
Rookie AwardDon Poile[6]

References