The 1974 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 3, 1974.1974 AHL playoff results The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 12, 2008. The eight teams that qualified played best-of-seven series for Division Semifinals and Finals. The division champions played a best-of-seven series for the Calder Cup. The Calder Cup Final ended on May 8, 1974, with the Hershey Bears defeating the Providence Reds four games to one to win the Calder Cup for the fifth time in team history.Calder Cup champions caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 12, 2008.
Richmond and Baltimore tied the AHL playoff record for highest scoring shutout in game 2 of their Southern division semifinal, which Richmond won 10-0.Calder Cup record book: Teams caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 13, 2008.
Playoff seeds After the 1973–74 AHL regular season, the top three teams from each division qualified for the playoffs. The Rochester Americans finished the regular season with the best overall record.American Hockey League standings and leaders, 1936-2007: p. 195 theahl.com. Retrieved on May 12, 2008.
Northern Division Rochester Americans - 97 points Providence Reds - 88 points Nova Scotia Voyageurs - 86 points New Haven Nighthawks - 80 points
Southern Division Baltimore Clippers - 94 points Hershey Bears - 92 points Cincinnati Swords - 91 points Richmond Robins - 58 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) Rochester Americans vs. (4) New Haven Nighthawks
(2) Providence Reds vs. (3) Nova Scotia Voyageurs
Southern Division
(1) Baltimore Clippers vs. (4) Richmond Robins
(2) Hershey Bears vs. (3) Cincinnati Swords
Division Finals
Northern Division
(2) Providence Reds vs. (4) New Haven Nighthawks
Southern Division
(1) Baltimore Clippers vs. (2) Hershey Bears
Calder Cup Final
(S2) Hershey Bears vs. (N2) Providence Reds
See also 1973–74 AHL season List of AHL seasons
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