1986 Calder Cup playoffs
The 1986 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 9, 1986.[1] The eight teams that qualified, four from each division, 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 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.[2] 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.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5]
Division Semifinals
- Note: Home team is listed first.
Northern Division
(1) Adirondack Red Wings vs. (4) Fredericton Express
April 10 |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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5 - 4 |
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Fredericton Express |
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April 12 |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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1 - 4 |
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Fredericton Express |
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April 14 |
Fredericton Express |
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4 - 5 |
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Adirondack Red Wings |
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April 16 |
Fredericton Express |
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9 - 3 |
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Adirondack Red Wings |
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April 18 |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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9 - 3 |
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Fredericton Express |
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April 20 |
Fredericton Express |
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4 - 5 |
2OT |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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Adirondack won series 4 – 2 |
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(2) Maine Mariners vs. (3) Moncton Golden Flames
April 10 |
Maine Mariners |
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3 - 2 |
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Moncton Golden Flames |
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April 13 |
Maine Mariners |
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2 - 3 |
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Moncton Golden Flames |
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April 14 |
Moncton Golden Flames |
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2 - 1 |
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Maine Mariners |
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April 18 |
Moncton Golden Flames |
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4 - 3 |
3OT |
Maine Mariners |
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April 19 |
Maine Mariners |
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2 - 3 |
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Moncton Golden Flames |
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Southern Division
(1) Hershey Bears vs. (4) New Haven Nighthawks
April 9 |
Hershey Bears |
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3 - 4 |
2OT |
New Haven Nighthawks |
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April 12 |
Hershey Bears |
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6 - 0 |
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New Haven Nighthawks |
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April 13 |
New Haven Nighthawks |
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3 - 4 |
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Hershey Bears |
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April 15 |
New Haven Nighthawks |
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4 - 5 |
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Hershey Bears |
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April 16 |
Hershey Bears |
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5 - 4 |
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New Haven Nighthawks |
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(2) Binghamton Whalers vs. (3) St. Catharines Saints
April 9 |
Binghamton Whalers |
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5 - 1 |
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St. Catharines Saints |
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April 11 |
Binghamton Whalers |
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1 - 4 |
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St. Catharines Saints |
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April 13 |
St. Catharines Saints |
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3 - 5 |
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Binghamton Whalers |
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April 15 |
St. Catharines Saints |
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4 - 3 |
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Binghamton Whalers |
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April 16 |
Binghamton Whalers |
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3 - 4 |
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St. Catharines Saints |
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April 18 |
St. Catharines Saints |
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7 - 3 |
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Binghamton Whalers |
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St. Catharines won series 4 - 2 |
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Division Finals
Northern Division
(1) Adirondack Red Wings vs. (3) Moncton Golden Flames
April 24 |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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6 - 2 |
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Moncton Golden Flames |
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April 26 |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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2 - 1 |
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Moncton Golden Flames |
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April 30 |
Moncton Golden Flames |
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4 - 6 |
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Adirondack Red Wings |
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May 2 |
Moncton Golden Flames |
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6 - 5 |
2OT |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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May 4 |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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3 - 2 |
2OT |
Moncton Golden Flames |
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Adirondack won series 4 - 1 |
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Southern Division
(1) Hershey Bears vs. (3) St. Catharines Saints
April 23 |
Hershey Bears |
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4 - 6 |
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St. Catharines Saints |
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April 26 |
Hershey Bears |
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4 - 2 |
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St. Catharines Saints |
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April 28 |
St. Catharines Saints |
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1 - 3 |
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Hershey Bears |
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April 30 |
St. Catharines Saints |
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2 - 4 |
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Hershey Bears |
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May 3 |
Hershey Bears |
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1 - 2 |
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St. Catharines Saints |
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May 5 |
St. Catharines Saints |
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7 - 2 |
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Hershey Bears |
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May 7 |
Hershey Bears |
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4 - 2 |
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St. Catharines Saints |
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Calder Cup Final
(S1) Hershey Bears vs.(N1) Adirondack Red Wings
May 10 |
Hershey Bears |
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5 - 4 |
2OT |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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May 13 |
Hershey Bears |
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4 - 5 |
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Adirondack Red Wings |
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May 15 |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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5 - 2 |
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Hershey Bears |
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May 17 |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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4 - 3 |
3OT |
Hershey Bears |
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May 18 |
Hershey Bears |
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2 - 1 |
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Adirondack Red Wings |
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May 21 |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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7 - 3 |
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Hershey Bears |
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Adirondack won series 4 - 2 |
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See also
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