1981–82 WHL season

The 1981–82 WHL season was the 16th season for the Western Hockey League. Twelve teams completed a 72-game season. The Portland Winter Hawks won the President's Cup.

¹Folded mid-season

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes

On January 19, the West All-Stars defeated the East All-Stars 4–2 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a crowd of 3,500.