The 1998–99 WHL season was the 33rd season for the Western Hockey League. Eighteen teams completed a 72-game season. The Calgary Hitmen won the President's Cup. League notes The Edmonton Ice relocated to Cranbrook, British Columbia to become the Kootenay Ice. Regular season Final standings Scoring leaders Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes Goaltending leaders Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties ; GA = Goals against; SO = Total shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average 1999 WHL Playoffs Top eight teams in the Eastern Conference (East and Central divisions) qualified for playoffs Top six teams in the Western Conference (division) qualified for the playoffs Conference quarterfinals Eastern Conference Western Conference Conference semifinals Conference finals WHL Championship All-Star game On January 20, the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference 11–9 at Lethbridge, Alberta before a crowd of 5,071. WHL awards All-Star Teams See also 1999 Memorial Cup 1999 NHL Entry Draft 1998 in sports 1999 in sports References whl.ca 2005–06 WHL Guide Western Hockey League seasons WHL WHL