1986–87 WIHL season explained

1986–87 was the 40th season of the Western International Hockey League.

Standings

• Elk Valley Blazers 31 20 9 2 42
• Nelson Maple Leafs 30 17 11 2 36
• Cranbrook Royals 30 15 15 0 30
• Kimberley Dynamiters 28 9 18 1 19
• Trail Smoke Eaters 21 6 14 1 13

Trail Smoke Eaters suspended operations on January 29, 1987.

Playoffs

Semi finals

Best of 7

• Nelson Maple Leafs defeated Cranbrook Royals 4 games to 1 (4-0, 7-3, 8-6, 5-7, 10-1).
• Elk Valley Blazers defeated Kimberley Dynamiters 4 games to 0 (7-2, 16-1, E-K, 16-1).

Final

Best of 7

• Nelson Maple Leafs defeated Elk Valley Blazers 4 games to 2 (4-10, 6-4, 5-4 OT, 4-2, 5-4 OT, 4-2).

Nelson Maple Leafs win the Savage Cup^[1] and advanced to the 1986-87 Western Canada Allan Cup Playoffs.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savage Cup Winners.