The 1972 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 4, 1972.1972 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, 1972, with the Nova Scotia Voyageurs, in their inaugural season in Nova Scotia, defeating the Baltimore Clippers four games to two to win the Calder Cup for the first time in team history. The Voyageurs also became the first Canadian team to win the Calder Cup.Calder Cup champions caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 13, 2008.
Baltimore and Cincinnati set an AHL playoff record for most goals scored by both teams in one game with 18, when Baltimore beat Cincinnati 10-8 in game 5 of the Southern division final.Calder Cup record book: Teams caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 13, 2008. Baltimore's Howie Menard set an AHL record for most points in one playoff game with 7 against Cleveland in game 5 of their Southern division semifinal. Two players have tied this record since then.Calder Cup record book: Players caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 13, 2008. Nova Scotia's Michel Plasse set an AHL record for lowest goals against average in one playoff, posting a 1.25 GAA.
Playoff seeds After the 1971–72 AHL regular season, the top three teams from each division qualified for the playoffs. The Boston Braves finished the regular season with the best overall record, winning the head-to-head tiebreaker with Nova Scotia.1971-72 AHL standings The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 13, 2008.
Eastern Division Boston Braves - 96 points Nova Scotia Voyageurs - 96 points Springfield Kings - 77 points Providence Reds - 67 points
Western Division Baltimore Clippers - 79 points Hershey Bears - 79 points Cincinnati Swords - 78 points Cleveland Barons - 74 points
Bracket
In each round, the higher seed 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) Boston Braves vs. (4) Providence Reds
(2) Nova Scotia Voyageurs vs. (3) Springfield Kings
Western Division
(1) Baltimore Clippers vs. (4) Cleveland Barons
(2) Hershey Bears vs. (3) Cincinnati Swords
Division Finals
Eastern Division
(1) Boston Braves vs. (2) Nova Scotia Voyageurs
Western Division
(1) Baltimore Clippers vs. (3) Cincinnati Swords
Calder Cup Final
(W1) Baltimore Clippers vs. (E2) Nova Scotia Voyageurs
See also 1971–72 AHL season List of AHL seasons
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