The 1982 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 7, 1982.1982 AHL playoff results The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 8, 2008. The eight teams that qualified played best-of-five series for Division Semifinals and best-of-seven series for Division Finals. The division champions played a best-of-seven series for the Calder Cup. The Calder Cup Final ended on May 10, 1982, with the New Brunswick Hawks defeating the Binghamton Whalers four games to one to win the Calder Cup for the only time in team history.Calder Cup champions caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 8, 2008.
Playoff seeds After the 1981–82 AHL regular season, the top four teams from each division qualified for the playoffs. However, since the fifth-placed team of the Southern division (Adirondack) earned more points than the fourth-placed team in the Northern division (Springfield), Adirondack played in the Northern division portion of the bracket in place of Springfield. The New Brunswick Hawks finished the regular season with the best overall record.1981-82 AHL standings The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 8, 2008.
Northern Division New Brunswick Hawks - 107 points Maine Mariners - 101 points Nova Scotia Voyageurs - 80 points
Southern Division Binghamton Whalers - 98 points Rochester Americans - 89 points New Haven Nighthawks - 86 points Hershey Bears - 78 points Adirondack Red Wings - 77 points (Played in the Northern division part of the bracket in place of Springfield due to earning more points during the regular season.)
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
(N1) New Brunswick Hawks vs. (S5) Adirondack Red Wings
(N2) Maine Mariners vs. (N3) Nova Scotia Voyageurs
Southern Division
(S1) Binghamton Whalers vs. (S4) Hershey Bears
(S2) Rochester Americans vs. (S3) New Haven Nighthawks
Division Finals
Northern Division
(N1) New Brunswick Hawks vs. (N3) Nova Scotia Voyageurs
Southern Division
(S1) Binghamton Whalers vs. (S2) Rochester Americans
Calder Cup Final
(N1) New Brunswick Hawks vs. (S1) Binghamton Whalers
See also 1981–82 AHL season List of AHL seasons
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