1973 Calder Cup Playoffs

The 1973 Calder Cup Playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 3, 1973.1973 AHL playoff results The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 13, 2008. The eight teams that qualified played best-of-7 series for Division Semifinals and Finals. The division champions played a best-of-7 series for the Calder Cup. The Calder Cup Final ended on May 15, 1973 with the Cincinnati Swords defeating the Nova Scotia Voyageurs four games to one to win the only Calder Cup in team history.Calder Cup champions caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 13, 2008.
==Playoff seeds==
After the 1972–73 AHL regular season, the top three teams from each division qualified for the playoffs. The Cincinnati Swords finished the regular season with the best overall record.1972-73 AHL standings The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 13, 2008.
===Eastern Division===
#Nova Scotia Voyageurs - 101 points
#Boston Braves - 81 points
#Rochester Americans - 78 points
#Providence Reds - 78 points
===Western Division===
#Cincinnati Swords - 113 points
#Hershey Bears - 95 points
#Virginia Wings - 92 points
#Richmond Robins - 70 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.
===Eastern Division===
==== (1) Nova Scotia Voyageurs vs. (4) Providence Reds ====
==== (2) Boston Braves vs. (3) Rochester Americans ====
===Western Division===
==== (1) Cincinnati Swords vs. (4) Richmond Robins ====
==== (2) Hershey Bears vs. (3) Virginia Wings ====
==Division Finals==
===Eastern Division===
====(1) Nova Scotia Voyageurs vs. (2) Boston Braves====
===Western Division===
====(1) Cincinnati Swords vs. (3) Virginia Wings====
==Calder Cup Final==
===(W1) Cincinnati Swords vs. (E1) Nova Scotia Voyageurs===
==See also==
*1972–73 AHL season
*List of AHL seasons
==References==
Category:1973 in hockey
Category:Calder Cup playoffs