2008-09 CHL season

The 2008–09 CHL season was the 17th season of the Central Hockey League (CHL).

League business

 * One team, the Rapid City Rush was added.


 * The Austin Ice Bats went inactive and were trying to find a new city in which to play.


 * The Youngstown SteelHounds were expelled from the league on June 2, 2008 over a dispute with the league over payments to visiting teams.

Final Standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points;

y - clinched conference title; x - clinched playoff spot; e - eliminated from playoff contention