The Western States Hockey League has released their initial schedule for the 2021-22 season, posting it on their website as of September 21st. The schedule features the ten teams for this season, with the dormancy of the Vancouver Devils taking place. Teams are slated for about a 40-game season, though that may be subject to adjustment, based on the initial game totals, and the possibility of a Showcase.
With the schedule release, there appears to be a placeholder for a Showcase this season. Traditionally, the WSHL holds the league-wide Showcase in Las Vegas, but with possible border travel restrictions and with only having ten teams, it will be something to keep an eye on. To end the season, the league appears to be banking on the COVID-19 situation to be within control and the borders open for travel as there is a two-week “Canada/USA Showdown.”
The first week of the showdown is slated to take place in Canada, with all five Canadian teams set to host American teams. The following weekend, the teams will all travel to the US and feature the same format with the American teams hosting. All American opponents are currently listed as TBD, as you have to imagine that all hinges on the COVID-19 situation at the time.
All the American teams are currently scheduled for 34 games, plus the six Canada/USA Showdown games, for a total of 40 games. Hinton and Barrhead are currently slated for 40 games, while Cold Lake and Edmonton have 39 games listed. Vegreville is only slated for 38 games as of the initial release.
The WSHL season is currently set to begin on October 29th.
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