1948–49 was the third season of the

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. The league champion

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went on to face the

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in a best-of-seven series for the national amateur hockey title.

Standings

37-16-1 .694 261-198 Kimberley Dynamiters 18-23-1 .440 187-194

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18-24-0 .429 162-184

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15-25-2 .372 187-221

League Championship final

Best of 5 * Kimberley 4 Spokane 1 * Spokane 4 Kimberley 1 * Spokane 10 Kimberley 1 * Spokane 2 Kimberley 0 Spokane Flyers beat Kimberley Dynamiters 3 wins to 1. Note: Spokane Flyers were not eligible for the Allan Cup so the Kimberley Dynamiters advanced to the final. The Spokane Flyers did advance to the 1948-49 United States National Senior Championship.

Semi final

Best of 5 * Nelson 9 Trail 3 * Nelson 3 Trail 1 * Trail 5 Nelson 0 * Trail 5 Nelson 3 * Trail 5 Nelson 3 Trail Smoke Eaters beat Nelson Maple Leafs 3 wins to 2.

Final

Best of 5 * Trail 3 Kimberley 3 * Trail 5 Kimberley 2 * Trail 6 Kimberley 2 * Kimberley 3 Trail 2 * Trail 3 Kimberley 2 Trail Smoke Eaters beat Kimberley Dynamiters 3 wins to none, 1 tie. This was the only senior league in the province so the Trail Smoke Eaters advanced to the 1948-49 Western Canada Allan Cup Playoffs.

All-Star teams

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References

The Spokesman-Review - Oct 16, 1948
Western International Hockey League seasons

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