2008–09 SPHL season

The 2008–09 Southern Professional Hockey League season was the fifth season of the Southern Professional Hockey League. The regular season began August 24, 2008, and ended April 16, 2009, after a 60-game regular season and a four-team playoff. The Knoxville Ice Bears captured their second consecutive championship.

Preseason
The Jacksonville Barracudas franchise was suspended from the season due to lack of a search for a arena. The team would eventually fold.

Final standings

 * ‡ William B. Coffey Trophy winners
 * Advanced to playoffs

Awards
SPHL Award winners were announced April 23, 2009.