The 1994 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 13, 1994.1994 AHL playoff results The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 4, 2008. The twelve teams that qualified, four from each division, played best-of-seven series for division semifinals and division finals. The highest remaining seed received a bye for the third round while the other two remaining teams played a best-of-3 series, with the winner advancing to play the bye-team in a best-of-seven series for the Calder Cup. The Calder Cup Final ended on May 29, 1994, with the Portland Pirates defeating the Moncton Hawks four games to two to win the first Calder Cup in team history.Mighty Ducks align with AHL Pirates, CBC Sports, May 23, 2005. Retrieved on May 4, 2008. Portland's Olaf Kolzig won the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as AHL playoff MVP.Jack A. Butterfield Trophy ahlhalloffame.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2008.
Portland's Mike Boback tied an AHL playoff record for points in a single playoff game by scoring 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists) in game 5 of the Northern division semifinal against the Albany River Rats.Calder Cup record book: Players caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2008.
Playoff seeds After the 1993-94 AHL regular season, 12 teams qualified for the playoffs. The top four teams from each division qualified for the playoffs. The St. John's Maple Leafs finished the regular season with the best overall record.1993-94 AHL standings The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 4, 2008.
Atlantic Division St. John's Maple Leafs - 102 points Saint John Flames - 84 points Moncton Hawks - 81 points Cape Breton Oilers - 77 points
Northern Division Adirondack Red Wings - 98 points Portland Pirates - 96 points Albany River Rats - 84 points Springfield Indians - 71 points
Southern Division Hershey Bears - 87 points Hamilton Canucks - 79 points Cornwall Aces - 77 points Rochester Americans - 77 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. For the Semifinal round, the team that earned the most points during the regular season out of the three remaining teams receives a bye directly to the Calder Cup Final. 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 specified
Atlantic Division
(A1) St. John's Maple Leafs vs. (A4) Cape Breton Oilers
(A2) Saint John Flames vs. (A3) Moncton Hawks
Northern Division
(N1) Adirondack Red Wings vs. (N4) Springfield Indians
The deciding game was the last for the sixty-year-old Springfield Indians franchise, which moved to Worcester, Massachusetts, in the offseason to become the Worcester IceCats.
(N2) Portland Pirates vs. (N3) Albany River Rats
Southern Division
(S1) Hershey Bears vs. (S4) Rochester Americans
(S2) Hamilton Canucks vs. (S3) Cornwall Aces
Division Finals
Atlantic Division
(A1) St. John's Maple Leafs vs. (A3) Moncton Hawks
Northern Division
(N1) Adirondack Red Wings vs. (N2) Portland Pirates
Southern Division
(S1) Hershey Bears vs. (S3) Cornwall Aces
Semifinal
Bye (N2) Portland Pirates receive a bye to the Calder Cup Final by virtue of having earned the highest point total in the regular season out of the three remaining teams.
(A3) Moncton Hawks vs. (S3) Cornwall Aces
Calder Cup Final
(N2) Portland Pirates vs. (A3) Moncton Hawks
See also 1993–94 AHL season List of AHL seasons
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