1990 Calder Cup Playoffs

The 1990 Calder Cup Playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 4, 1990.1990 AHL playoff results The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 5, 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 18, 1990 with the Springfield Indians defeating the Rochester Americans four games to two to win the Calder Cup for the sixth time in team history.Calder Cup champions caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2008. Despite an injury preventing him from playing in the final game, Springfield goaltender Jeff Hackett won the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs.Jack A. Butterfield Trophy ahlhalloffame.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2008.
The league instituted trophies for division champions in the playoffs; the Richard F. Canning Trophy in the North Division, and the Robert W. Clarke Trophy in the South Division.Richard F. Canning Trophy ahlhalloffame.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2008.Robert W. Clarke Trophy ahlhalloffame.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2008.
==Playoff seeds==
After the 1989-90 AHL regular season, the top four teams from each division qualified for the playoffs. The Sherbrooke Canadiens finished the regular season with the best overall record for the second straight season.1989-90 AHL standings The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 5, 2008.
===Northern Division===
#Sherbrooke Canadiens - 102 points
#Cape Breton Oilers - 85 points
#Springfield Indians - 80 points
#Halifax Citadels - 80 points
===Southern Division===
#Rochester Americans - 95 points
#Adirondack Red Wings - 95 points
#Baltimore Skipjacks - 93 points
#Utica Devils - 92 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) Sherbrooke Canadiens vs. (4) Halifax Citadels ====
==== (2) Cape Breton Oilers vs. (3) Springfield Indians ====
===Southern Division===
==== (1) Rochester Americans vs. (4) Utica Devils ====
==== (2) Adirondack Red Wings vs. (3) Baltimore Skipjacks ====
==Division Finals==
===Northern Division===
====(1) Sherbrooke Canadiens vs. (3) Springfield Indians====
===Southern Division===
====(1) Rochester Americans vs. (3) Baltimore Skipjacks====
==Calder Cup Final==
===(S1) Rochester Americans vs. (N3) Springfield Indians===
==See also==
*1989–90 AHL season
*List of AHL seasons
==References==
Category:1990 in hockey
Category:Calder Cup playoffs