1980 Calder Cup Playoffs

The 1980 Calder Cup Playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 8, 1980.1980 AHL playoff results The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 11, 2008. The playoff format was expanded from 6 to 8 teams. The eight teams that qualified 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 17, 1980 with the Hershey Bears defeating the New Brunswick Hawks four games to two to win the Calder Cup for the sixth time in team history.Hershey Bears history: 1970s Official website for Hershey Bears. Retrieved on May 11, 2008.
==Playoff seeds==
After the 1979–80 AHL regular season, the top four teams from each division qualified for the playoffs. The New Haven Nighthawks finished the regular season with the best overall record.1979–80 AHL standings The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 11, 2008.
===Northern Division===
#New Brunswick Hawks - 96 points
#Nova Scotia Voyageurs - 93 points
#Maine Mariners - 93 points
#Adirondack Red Wings - 75 points
===Southern Division===
#New Haven Nighthawks - 101 points
#Hershey Bears - 76 points
#Syracuse Firebirds - 69 points
#Rochester Americans - 66 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 1: Home team is listed first.
:Note 2: The number of overtime periods played (where applicable) is not indicated
===Northern Division===
==== (1) New Brunswick Hawks vs. (4) Adirondack Red Wings ====
==== (2) Nova Scotia Voyageurs vs. (3) Maine Mariners ====
===Southern Division===
==== (1) New Haven Nighthawks vs. (4) Rochester Americans ====
==== (2) Hershey Bears vs. (3) Syracuse Firebirds ====
==Division Finals==
===Northern Division===
====(1) New Brunswick Hawks vs. (2) Maine Mariners====
===Southern Division===
====(1) New Haven Nighthawks vs. (2) Hershey Bears====
==Calder Cup Final==
===(N1) New Brunswick Hawks vs. (S2) Hershey Bears===
==Game Ads==
79-80AHLQFMonctonGameAd.jpg|Division Semi Final @ Moncton
79-80AHLSFMonctonGameAd.jpg|Division Final @ Moncton
79-80AHLFMonctonGameAd.jpg|Final @ Moncton
==See also==
*1979–80 AHL season
*List of AHL seasons
==References==
Category:1980 in hockey
Category:Calder Cup playoffs