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 six to eight teams. The eight teams that qualified played best-of-seven series for Division Semifinals and Division Finals. The division champions played a best-of-seven 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
See also 1979–80 AHL season List of AHL seasons
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