The 2021–22 USHL

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was the 43rd

of the

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as an all-junior league. The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and

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returned from their hiatus for this season. The RoughRiders' absence was due to

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damage to

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, while the Capitols was caused by

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restrictions in

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. The regular season ran from September 23, 2021, to April 23, 2022, with a 62-game schedule for each team. The Western Conference champions

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were awarded the

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for accumulating 98 points. The Western Conference runners-up Sioux City Musketeers won the Clark Cup playoff championship.

Regular season

Final standings:

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

''x = clinched playoff berth; y = clinched conference title; z = clinched regular season title''

Clark Cup playoffs

Final results:

Postseason awards

USHL awards

All-USHL First Team

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All-USHL Second Team

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All-USHL Third Team

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USHL All-Rookie Team

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All-Rookie Second Team

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References

External links

Official website of the United States Hockey League
{{DEFAULTSORT:2021-22 Ushl Season United States Hockey League seasons

USHL The United States Hockey League (USHL) is the top junior ice hockey league sanctioned by USA Hockey. The league consists of 16 active teams located in the midwestern United States, for players between the ages of 16 and 21. The USHL is strictly ...