The 1980–81 WHL season was the 15th season for the Western Hockey League. Thirteen teams completed a 72-game season. The Victoria Cougars won the President's Cup. League notes The Spokane Flyers and Winnipeg Warriors joined the WHL as its 12th and 13th franchises. Regular season Final standings Scoring leaders Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes 1981 WHL Playoffs First round Regina defeated Brandon 4 games to 1 Calgary defeated Billings 4 games to 1 Lethbridge defeated Medicine Hat 4 games to 1 Spokane defeated New Westminster in 4th place tiebreaker game Division semi-finals Regina earned a bye Calgary defeated Lethbridge 3 games to 1 Victoria defeated Spokane 4 games to 0 Portland defeated Seattle 4 games to 1 Division finals Calgary defeated Regina 4 games to 2 Victoria defeated Portland 4 games to 0 WHL Championship Victoria defeated Calgary 4 games to 3 All-Star game On January 20, the WHL All-Stars defeated the Victoria Cougars 8–3 at Victoria, British Columbia with a crowd of 3,520. WHL awards All-Star Teams See also 1981 Memorial Cup 1981 NHL Entry Draft 1980 in sports 1981 in sports References whl.ca 2005–06 WHL Guide Western Hockey League seasons WCHL WHL