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.
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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.