1951–52 WIHL season explained

1951–52 was the sixth season of the Western International Hockey League.

Standings

• Spokane Flyers 37-24-6 .597
• Trail Smoke Eaters 24-21-2 .532
• Nelson Maple Leafs 21-24-2 .468
• Kimberley Dynamiters 13-27-3 .337

Played interlocking with Pacific Coast Senior League & Okanagan Senior League.

League Championship final

Best of 5

• 'Trail 8 Spokane 3
• Spokane 7 Trail 3
• Trail 6 Spokane 3
• Spokane 5 Trail 2
• Trail 5 Spokane 3

Trail Smoke Eaters beat Spokane Flyers 3 wins to 2.

Note: Spokane Flyers were not eligible for the Allan Cup.

Semi final

Best of 5

• Nelson 6 Kimberley 2
• Kimberley 6 Nelson 5
• Nelson 2 Kimberley 1
• Nelson 6 Kimberley 4

Nelson Maple Leafs beat Kimberley Dynamiters 3 wins to 1.

Final

Best of 5

• Trail 4 Nelson 3
• Nelson 9 Trail 3
• Trail 9 Nelson 1
• Nelson 4 Trail 3
• Trail 10 Nelson 2

Trail Smoke Eaters beat Nelson Maple Leafs 3 wins to 2.

Trail Smoke Eaters advanced to the 1951-52 British Columbia Senior Playoffs.

References

• The Spokesman-Review - Oct 13, 1951