1986 Calder Cup Playoffs

The 1986 Calder Cup Playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 9, 1986.1986 AHL playoff results The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 7, 2008. The eight teams that qualified, four from each division, played best-of-7 series for Division Semifinals and Division Finals. The division champions played a best-of-7 series for the Calder Cup. The Calder Cup Final ended on May 21, 1986 with the Adirondack Red Wings defeating the Hershey Bears four games to two to win the Calder Cup for the second time in team history.Calder Cup champions caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 7, 2008. Hershey's Tim Tookey won the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as AHL playoff MVP, becoming the first player from the losing finalist to win the award.Jack A. Butterfield Trophy caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 7, 2008.
==Playoff seeds==
After the 1985–86 AHL regular season, the top four teams from each division qualified for the playoffs. The Hershey Bears finished the regular season with the best overall record.1985-86 AHL standings The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 7, 2008.
===Northern Division===
#Adirondack Red Wings - 90 points
#Maine Mariners - 89 points
#Moncton Golden Flames - 80 points
#Fredericton Express - 78 points
===Southern Division===
#Hershey Bears - 99 points
#Binghamton Whalers - 87 points
#St. Catharines Saints - 81 points
#New Haven Nighthawks - 79 points
==Bracket==
In each round, the team that earned more points during the regular season receives home ice advantage, meaning they receive the "extra" game on home-ice if the series reaches the maximum number of games. There is no set series format due to arena scheduling conflicts and travel considerations.Frequently asked questions theahl.com. Retrieved on May 12, 2008.
== Division Semifinals ==
:Note: Home team is listed first.
===Northern Division===
==== (1) Adirondack Red Wings vs. (4) Fredericton Express ====
==== (2) Maine Mariners vs. (3) Moncton Golden Flames ====
===Southern Division===
==== (1) Hershey Bears vs. (4) New Haven Nighthawks ====
==== (2) Binghamton Whalers vs. (3) St. Catharines Saints ====
==Division Finals==
===Northern Division===
====(1) Adirondack Red Wings vs. (3) Moncton Golden Flames====
===Southern Division===
====(1) Hershey Bears vs. (3) St. Catharines Saints====
==Calder Cup Final==
===(S1) Hershey Bears vs.(N1) Adirondack Red Wings===
==See also==
*1985–86 AHL season
*List of AHL seasons
==References==
Category:1986 in hockey
Category:Calder Cup playoffs