1985–86 was the 39th season of the Western International Hockey League.

• Nelson Maple Leafs 40 32 7 1 277 157 65
• Kimberley Dynamiters 40 25 14 1 234 182 51
• Elk Valley Blazers 40 20 19 1 256 248 41
• Cranbrook Royals 40 14 24 2 198 243 30
• Trail Smoke Eaters 40 6 33 1 177 312 13

Best of 7

• Nelson Maple Leafs defeated Cranbrook Royals 4 games to 0 (9-0, 4-1, 12-3, 10-7).
• Elk Valley Blazers defeated Kimberley Dynamiters 4 games to 1 (9-4, 8-2, K-E, 7-6, 6-4).

Best of 7

• Nelson Maple Leafs defeated Elk Valley Blazers 4 games to 2 (6-3, 4-10, 3-2, 8-1, 4-6, 5-4).

Nelson Maple Leafs win the Savage Cup^[1] and advanced to the 1985-86 Western Canada Allan Cup Playoffs.

• The Spokesman-Review, May 22, 1985
• The Spokesman-Review - May 24, 1985