The 1973 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 3, 1973.1973 AHL playoff results The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 13, 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 15, 1973, with the Cincinnati Swords defeating the Nova Scotia Voyageurs four games to one to win the only Calder Cup in team history.Calder Cup champions caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 13, 2008.
Playoff seeds After the 1972–73 AHL regular season, the top three teams from each division qualified for the playoffs. The Cincinnati Swords finished the regular season with the best overall record.1972-73 AHL standings The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 13, 2008.
Eastern Division Nova Scotia Voyageurs - 101 points Boston Braves - 81 points Rochester Americans - 78 points Providence Reds - 78 points
Western Division Cincinnati Swords - 113 points Hershey Bears - 95 points Virginia Wings - 92 points Richmond Robins - 70 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.
Eastern Division
(1) Nova Scotia Voyageurs vs. (4) Providence Reds
(2) Boston Braves vs. (3) Rochester Americans
Western Division
(1) Cincinnati Swords vs. (4) Richmond Robins
(2) Hershey Bears vs. (3) Virginia Wings
Division Finals
Eastern Division
(1) Nova Scotia Voyageurs vs. (2) Boston Braves
Western Division
(1) Cincinnati Swords vs. (3) Virginia Wings
Calder Cup Final
(W1) Cincinnati Swords vs. (E1) Nova Scotia Voyageurs
See also 1972–73 AHL season List of AHL seasons
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