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The 2005-06 WHL season is the 40th season for the Western Hockey League . Twenty teams will complete a 72 game schedule. LEAGUE NOTES The WHL announced that it would adopt many of the new rules put in place by the NHL this season to increase scoring. They are:
It is worth noting that the WHL did not move the goal and blue lines to increase the size of the offensive zones like the NHL, as the league felt that the teams did not have enough time to modify their arenas. Thus, only the Calgary Hitmen , who share an arena with the Calgary Flames play using the new alignment. The new standard will be employed by the remaining teams beginning in 2006-07. REGULAR SEASON Final Standings Eastern Conference Western Conference Scoring leaders ''Note: GP = Games Played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes'' Goaltending Leaders ''Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Total Ice Time; W = Wins; L = Losses; SOL = Shootout Losses ; GA = Goals Against; SO = Total Shutouts; Sv% = Save Percentage; GAA = Goals Against Average'' WHL PLAYOFFS Overview
Conference Quarterfinals Eastern Conference
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