The 1997–98 WHL season was the 32nd season for the Western Hockey League (WHL). Eighteen teams completed a 72-game season. The Portland Winter Hawks won the President's Cup before going on to win the 1998 Memorial Cup. 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 1998 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 21, the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference 7–6 at Regina, Saskatchewan before a crowd of 6,050. WHL awards All-Star Teams See also 1998 Memorial Cup 1998 NHL Entry Draft 1997 in sports 1998 in sports References whl.ca 2005–06 WHL Guide Western Hockey League seasons WHL WHL