1965–66 WIHL season

1965–66 was the 19th season of the Western International Hockey League.

Prior to the commencement of the 1965–66 WIHL season it was announced that the Cranbrook Royals would be added to the league, with the result being that the WIHL would comprise six teams. In addition to the Washington-based Spokane Jets, the other teams that made up the 1965-66 version of the WIHL were the British Columbia-based Kimberley Dynamiters, Nelson Maple Leafs, Rossland Warriors and Trail Smoke Eaters.

Standings

 * Spokane Jets		           50		33	14	 3				264	178		 69
 * Nelson Maple Leafs 	           50		31	15	 4				253	186		 66
 * Kimberley Dynamiters	           50		31	18	 1				318	207		 63
 * Rossland Warriors		   50		20	27	 3				220	255		 43
 * Trail Smoke Eaters		   50		21	29	 0				229	271		 42
 * Cranbrook Royals		   50		 8	41	 1				178	365		 17

Semi finals (best of 7)

 * Kimberley defeated Nelson 4 games to 0 (5-4, 2–9, 6–2, 3–1, 1–9, 4-3 2OT)
 * Spokane defeated Rossland 4 games to 1 (8-3, 4-5 OT, 5–2, 8–3, 5–3)

Final (best of 7)

 * Kimberley defeated Spokane 4 games to 1 (5-4, 2–1, 1–5, 5–4, 5–0)

The Kimberley Dynamiters advanced to the 1965-66 Western Canada Allan Cup Playoffs.