The 1986 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 9, 1986.1986 AHL playoff results The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 7, 2008. 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.Calder Cup champions caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 7, 2008. 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.Jack A. Butterfield Trophy caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 7, 2008.
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.1985-86 AHL standings The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 7, 2008.
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.Frequently asked questions theahl.com. Retrieved on May 12, 2008.
Division Semifinals Note: Home team is listed first.
Northern Division
(1) Adirondack Red Wings vs. (4) Fredericton Express
(2) Maine Mariners vs. (3) Moncton Golden Flames
Southern Division
(1) Hershey Bears vs. (4) New Haven Nighthawks
(2) Binghamton Whalers vs. (3) St. Catharines Saints
Division Finals
Northern Division
(1) Adirondack Red Wings vs. (3) Moncton Golden Flames
Southern Division
(1) Hershey Bears vs. (3) St. Catharines Saints
Calder Cup Final
(S1) Hershey Bears vs.(N1) Adirondack Red Wings
See also 1985–86 AHL season List of AHL seasons
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