The 1980–81 IHL season was the 36th season of the International Hockey League, a North American minor professional league. Eight teams participated in the regular season, and the Saginaw Gears won the Turner Cup.
| East Division | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 45 | 29 | 8 | 392 | 289 | 98 | ||
| 82 | 31 | 35 | 16 | 337 | 377 | 78 | ||
| 82 | 32 | 42 | 8 | 324 | 363 | 72 | ||
| 82 | 26 | 47 | 9 | 303 | 392 | 61 |
| West Division | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 52 | 20 | 10 | 369 | 244 | 114 | ||
| 82 | 37 | 30 | 15 | 337 | 303 | 89 | ||
| 82 | 32 | 35 | 15 | 354 | 371 | 79 | ||
| 82 | 28 | 45 | 9 | 274 | 351 | 65 |