2008–09 CHL season

The 2008–09 CHL season was the 17th season of the Central Hockey League (CHL).

League business
The Rapid City Rush were added and two teams were ceased, the Austin Ice Bats and Youngstown SteelHounds.

Conference standings
Note: y - clinched conference title; x - clinched playoff spot; e - eliminated from playoff contention

CHL awards

 * Source:Central Hockey League Historical Award Winners