2008–09 SPHL season
The 2008–09 Southern Professional Hockey League season was the fifth season of the Southern Professional Hockey League. The regular season began August 24, 2008, and ended April 16, 2009, after a 60-game regular season and a four-team playoff. The Knoxville Ice Bears captured their second consecutive championship.
Preseason
The Jacksonville Barracudas franchise was suspended from the season due to lack of an arena. The team would eventually fold.Regular season
Final standings
Attendance
President's Cup playoffs
Finals
Awards
SPHL Award winners were announced April 23, 2009.All-Star selections
| 1st Team All-Stars |
 F Travis Kauffeldt F Donald Melnyk  F Kevin Swider D Kevin Harris D Dan Vandermeer G Andrew Gallant |
| 2nd Team All-Stars |
| F Tim Green F Beau McLaughlin F Rob Sich D Corey Hessler D Lawne Snyder G Ian Vigier |
| Rookie All-Stars |
| F Sam Bowles F Ryan Busby F Michael Richard D Kyle Lundale D Travis Martell G Ryan Scott |