1956–57 WHL season

The 1956–57 WHL season was the fifth season of the Western Hockey League. The Brandon Regals were the President's Cup champions as they beat the New Westminster Royals in four games in the final series.

1956–57 WHL season
LeagueWestern Hockey League
SportIce hockey
Number of games70
Number of teams8
Regular season
President's Cup
ChampionsBrandon Regals
  Runners-upNew Westminster Royals
Seasons

Final Standings edit

Coast Division Standings[1]
RTeamGPWLTGFGAPts
1Seattle Americans703628626322578
2New Westminster Royals703431521523573
3Victoria Cougars702934720820465
4Vancouver Canucks702737620323160
Prairie Division Standings[1]
RTeamGPWLTGFGAPts
1Brandon Regals704422425018692
2Edmonton Flyers703927423921282
3Calgary Stampeders702937422023062
4Winnipeg Warriors702345219827348

bold - qualified for playoffs

Playoffs edit

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
C1Seattle Americans2
C2New Westminster Royals2C2New Westminster Royals4
C3Victoria Cougars1C2New Westminster Royals0
P1Brandon Regals4
P1Brandon Regals4
P2Edmonton Flyers2P2Edmonton Flyers1
P3Calgary Stampeders1

The Brandon Regals win the President's Cup 4 games to 0.[2]

References edit