The 1981–82 CHL season was the 19th season of the Central Hockey League, a North American minor professional league. Nine teams participated in the regular season, and the Indianapolis Checkers won the league title.

1981–82 CHL season
LeagueCentral Hockey League
SportIce hockey
Regular season
Regular Season Top TeamSalt Lake Golden Eagles
Top scorerBob Francis
Adams Cup playoffs
Adams Cup
ChampionsIndianapolis Checkers
  Runners-upDallas Black Hawks
CHL seasons

Regular season

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North Division GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
Salt Lake Golden Eagles (STL) 80 47 30 3 368 329 97
Cincinnati Tigers (TOR) 80 46 30 4 375 340 96
Indianapolis Checkers (NYI) 80 42 33 5 319 259 89
Nashville South Stars (MIN) 80 41 35 4 313 319 86
South Division GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
Wichita Wind (EDM) 80 44 33 3 343 289 91
Tulsa Oilers (WPG) 80 43 36 1 355 324 87
Dallas Black Hawks (VAN) 80 37 37 6 394 382 80
Oklahoma City Stars (CGY) 80 25 54 1 300 397 51
Fort Worth Texans (COL) 80 20 57 3 273 401 43

Playoffs

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Division Semifinal Division Final Adams Cup Final
         
S1 Wichita Wind 3
N4 Nashville South Stars 0
S1 Wichita Wind 0
N3 Indianapolis Checkers 4
S2 Tulsa Oilers 0
N3 Indianapolis Checkers 3
N3 Indianapolis Checkers 4
S3 Dallas Black Hawks 2
N1 Salt Lake Golden Eagles 3
S4 Oklahoma City Stars 1
N1 Salt Lake Golden Eagles 2
S3 Dallas Black Hawks 4
N2 Cincinnati Tigers 1
S3 Dallas Black Hawks 3

Awards

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Award Name Accomplishment Player Team
Bobby Orr Trophy Best Defenseman Dan Poulin Nashville South Stars
Terry Sawchuk Trophy Best Goaltender (statistical) Kelly Hrudey Indianapolis Checkers
Terry Sawchuk Trophy Best Goaltender (statistical) Robert Holland Indianapolis Checkers
Jake Milford Trophy Coach of the Year Fred Creighton Indianapolis Checkers
Phil Esposito Trophy Leading Scorer Bob Francis Oklahoma City Stars
Bob Gassoff Trophy Most Improved Defenseman Dan Poulin Nashville South Stars
Don Ashby Memorial Trophy Unsung Hero Reg Thomas Cincinnati Tigers
Tommy Ivan Trophy Most Valuable Player Bob Francis Oklahoma City Stars
Max McNab Trophy Playoff MVP Kelly Hrudey Indianapolis Checkers
Ken McKenzie Trophy Rookie of the Year Bob Francis Oklahoma City Stars
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