The 2008–09 CHL season was the 17th season of the Central Hockey League (CHL).

League business

The Rapid City Rush were added and two teams were ceased, the Austin Ice Bats and Youngstown SteelHounds.

Teams

Map of teams

Regular season

Conference standings

Note**:** y - clinched conference title; x - clinched playoff spot; e - eliminated from playoff contention

Playoffs

Playoff Bracket

CHL awards