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What is the AHL Calder Cup?

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The Calder Cup is the championship trophy of the American Hockey League (AHL), awarded annually to the playoff champion. It is the second-highest professional ice hockey championship in North America, below the NHL's Stanley Cup.

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LeagueAmerican Hockey League (AHL)
Award TypeChampionship trophy for playoff winner
Established1937
Named AfterFrank Calder, first NHL president
LevelSecond-highest professional ice hockey in North America

What It Represents

The Calder Cup is the ultimate championship prize in the American Hockey League. It is awarded to the team that wins the AHL playoffs each season. Winning the Calder Cup is considered the highest achievement in the AHL and represents the best professional hockey team at that level for that year.

History

The Calder Cup was first awarded in 1937. It is named after Frank Calder, who was the first president of the National Hockey League. The cup has been awarded every year since its creation, making it one of the oldest hockey trophies still in use.

The AHL League

The American Hockey League is a professional ice hockey league with teams primarily in the United States and Canada. It serves as the main development league for the NHL, meaning many AHL players move up to play in the NHL. The AHL has numerous teams competing each season to win the Calder Cup.

Playoff Competition

To win the Calder Cup, a team must win multiple playoff series against other AHL teams. The playoffs follow a tournament-style format where teams compete in rounds, and only the final winning team gets to hoist the Calder Cup. The playoffs typically take place in the spring after the regular season ends.

Sources

  1. theahl.com (theahl.com)
  2. nhl.com (nhl.com)
  3. wikipedia.org (wikipedia.org)