The 1997–98 CHL season was the sixth season of the Central Hockey League (CHL).
Franchise changes[]
- The San Antonio Iguanas sat out the season after the Peoria Rivermen of the IHL relocated to San Antonio as the San Antonio Dragons for the 1996-97 season. Both teams used the Freeman Coliseum for their home games. The Iguanas would return after the Dragons folded after the 1997-98 season.
- The Nashville Nighthawks were renamed the Nashville Ice Flyers.
- The Fayetteville Force were added as an expansion team.
Regular season[]
Final standings[]
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; SOL = Shootout loss; Pts = Points; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against
y - clinched league title; x - clinched playoff spot; e - eliminated from playoff contention
Eastern Division | GP | W | L | SOL | GF | GA | Pts |
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Columbus Cottonmouths | 70 | 51 | 13 | 6 | 341 | 219 | 108 |
Nashville Ice Flyers | 70 | 41 | 19 | 10 | 274 | 246 | 92 |
Huntsville Channel Cats | 70 | 40 | 22 | 8 | 333 | 281 | 88 |
Macon Whoopee | 70 | 38 | 25 | 7 | 249 | 234 | 83 |
Fayetteville Force | 70 | 25 | 42 | 3 | 247 | 348 | 53 |
Western Division | GP | W | L | SOL | GF | GA | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oklahoma City Blazers | 70 | 48 | 19 | 3 | 319 | 237 | 99 |
Wichita Thunder | 70 | 35 | 31 | 4 | 302 | 303 | 74 |
Tulsa Oilers | 70 | 34 | 31 | 5 | 308 | 274 | 73 |
Memphis RiverKings | 70 | 25 | 40 | 5 | 239 | 287 | 55 |
Fort Worth Fire | 70 | 13 | 53 | 4 | 214 | 397 | 30 |
Playoffs[]
Format[]
The top four teams in each division qualify. The quarter round was best-of-five. The semifinal and final rounds were best-of-seven.
Quarterfinals[]
- Oklahoma City defeated Memphis, 3 games to 1; 3-5, 3-0, 5-4 (ot), 3-1
- Wichita defeated Tulsa, 3 games to 1; 4-3, 4-5, 4-3, 4-3
- Columbus defeated Macon, 3 games to none; 4-3, 6-3, 2-0
- Nashville defeated Huntsville, 3 games to none; 2-1, 7-6, 7-4
Semifinals[]
- Columbus defeated Nashville, 4 games to 2; 5-2, 6-2, 2-4, 6-3, 1-3, 8-4
- Wichita defeated Oklahoma City, 4 games to 3; 3-2, 6-2, 3-2. 3-4, 1-4, 3-5, 5-4 (ot)
Final[]
- Columbus defeated Wichita, 4 games to none; 8-0, 6-3, 6-2, 4-2
CHL awards[]
Ray Miron Cup: | Columbus Cottonmouths |
Adams Cup: | Columbus Cottonmouths |
Coach of the Year: | David Lohrei (Nashville) |
Most Valuable Player: | Joe Burton (Oklahoma City) |
Playoff Most Valuable Player: | Mike Martens (Columbus) |
Most Outstanding Goaltender: | Brian Elder (Oklahoma City) |
Most Outstanding Defenseman | Hardy Sauter (Oklahoma City) |
Rookie of the Year | David Beauregard (Wichita) |
Scoring Champion | Luc Beausoleil (Tulsa) |
Community Service Award | Rod Branch (Tulsa) |
External links[]
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