The 1967–68 WHL season was the 16th season of the

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. Five teams played a 72-game schedule, and the

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were the Lester Patrick Cup champions, defeating the Portland Buckaroos four games to one in the final series. The

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ceased operations, when the

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joined the

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as an expansion team.

Final Standings

bold - qualified for playoffs

Playoffs

The Seattle Totems defeated the Portland Buckaroos 4 games to 1 to win the Lester Patrick Cup.

References

Western Hockey League (1952–1974) seasons 1967–68 in American ice hockey by league 1967–68 in Canadian ice hockey by league {{Icehockey-competition-stub