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| firstwinner = [[Syracuse Stars (ice hockey)|Syracuse Stars]] |
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The '''Calder Cup''' is the trophy awarded annually to the champions of the [[American Hockey League]]. It |
The '''Calder Cup''' is the trophy awarded annually to the playoff champions of the [[American Hockey League]]. It was first presented in [[1936–37 AHL season#Calder Cup Playoffs|1937]] to the [[Syracuse Stars (ice hockey)|Syracuse Stars]].{{refn|The [[Canadian-American Hockey League]] and [[International Hockey League (1929–1936)|International Hockey League]] played interlocking schedules in 1936–37 and 1937–38 under the name "International-American Hockey League" (IAHL) and simultaneously established the Calder Cup as the playoff championship trophy for the combined circuit. After two seasons under this makeshift arrangement, the two leagues [[American Hockey League#Formal consolidation of the I-AHL|formally merged]] as the IAHL in June, 1938, and two years later changed its name to its current one, the American Hockey League, effective with the 1940–41 season retaining the Calder Cup as its playoff trophy.|group=N}} |
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| ⚫ | The cup is made of sterling silver mounted on a base of Brazilian [[mahogany]]. In its current shape, the trophy has a two-tiered square base with commemorative plaques for each of the AHL's 20 most recent champions: 12 on the bottom tier and 8 on the top tier. Each time a new championship plaque is added, the oldest plaque is retired and joins a display at the [[Hockey Hall of Fame]] in Toronto. |
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| ⚫ | The trophy is named after [[Frank Calder]], who was the first president of the [[National Hockey League]].<ref name="History">{{cite web |url=http://www.caldercup.com/cup/history/ |title=Story of the Calder Cup | |
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| ⚫ | The [[Hershey Bears]] have won the Cup more times than any other team, with thirteen victories in franchise history. The [[Cleveland Barons (1937–1973)|Cleveland Barons]] come in second with nine; the [[Springfield Indians|Springfield Indians/Kings]] are third with seven. Eight teams have won back-to-back championships; the [[Springfield Indians]] of 1960–62 are the only team to have won three straight Calder Cup championships. |
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| ⚫ | The cup is made of sterling silver mounted on a base of Brazilian [[mahogany]]. In its current shape, the trophy has a two-tiered square base with commemorative plaques for each of the AHL's 20 most recent champions |
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| ⚫ | The [[Hershey Bears]] have won the Cup more times than any other team, with |
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On three occasions an AHL club has won the Calder Cup coincidentally with its NHL affiliate winning the Stanley Cup: in [[1976 Stanley Cup playoffs|1976]] and [[1977 Stanley Cup playoffs|1977]] when the [[Montreal Canadiens]] and their AHL affiliate, the [[Nova Scotia Voyageurs]] both won, and in [[1995 Stanley Cup playoffs|1995]], when the [[New Jersey Devils]] and [[Albany River Rats]] both won.<ref name="History"/> |
On three occasions an AHL club has won the Calder Cup coincidentally with its NHL affiliate winning the Stanley Cup: in [[1976 Stanley Cup playoffs|1976]] and [[1977 Stanley Cup playoffs|1977]] when the [[Montreal Canadiens]] and their AHL affiliate, the [[Nova Scotia Voyageurs]] both won, and in [[1995 Stanley Cup playoffs|1995]], when the [[New Jersey Devils]] and [[Albany River Rats]] both won.<ref name="History"/> |
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The Calder Cup was not awarded in 2020 and 2021 as the AHL did not hold a playoff due to effects of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name = "2021Postseason">{{Cite web |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/american-hockey-league-announces-plans-for-2021-playoffs-sets-calendar-for-2021-22/n-5685353 |title=American Hockey League Announces Plans for 2021 Playoffs, Sets Calendar for 2021-22 |website=OurSports Central |date=April 29, 2021}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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| ⚫ | The trophy is named after [[Frank Calder]], who was the first president of the [[National Hockey League]].<ref name="History">{{cite web |url=http://www.caldercup.com/cup/history/ |title=Story of the Calder Cup |access-date=2008-06-03 |publisher=American Hockey League |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080419122645/http://www.caldercup.com/cup/history/ <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2008-04-19}}</ref> The [[Calder Memorial Trophy]], which is awarded annually to the Rookie of the Year in the [[National Hockey League]], was also named after Calder. |
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As a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in North America|COVID-19 pandemic]], the [[2019–20 AHL season]] was cancelled and the Calder Cup was not awarded in 2020. Previously, it had been the oldest continuously awarded professional ice hockey playoff trophy, having been presented annually from 1936–37 to 2018–19.{{refn|The Stanley Cup was first awarded in [[1893 Stanley Cup championship|1893]] to the [[Montreal Hockey Club]], the champions of the [[1893 AHAC season|Amateur Hockey Association of Canada]]. The NHL acquired [[List of Stanley Cup champions#NHL champions (since 1927)|exclusive control]] of the Stanley Cup as its playoff championship trophy in [[1927 Stanley Cup Finals|1927]], and has awarded it annually since then, except for 2005 when there was no season or tournament because of the [[2004–05 NHL lockout]]. The Calder Cup had been presented annually without interruption by the AHL since it was first awarded in [[1936–37 AHL season#Calder Cup Playoffs|1937]], henceforth it was the oldest continuously awarded trophy in North American professional hockey.|group=N}} |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of Calder Cup champions]] |
* [[List of Calder Cup champions]] |
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*[[Jack A. Butterfield Trophy]] |
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==References== |
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===Citations=== |
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*[http://www.caldercup.com Official Calder Cup website] |
*[http://www.caldercup.com Official Calder Cup website] |
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*[http://www.ahlhalloffame.com/trophy/ AHL Hall of Fame] |
*[http://www.ahlhalloffame.com/trophy/ AHL Hall of Fame] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080615154129/http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/ahl1941.html Historic standings and statistics] - at Internet Hockey Database |
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*[http://www.intotheboards.net/hockey2/playoffs/ahl-playoffs-2009.html Intotheboards.net Playoffs] |
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| Sport | Ice hockey |
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| Competition | Calder Cup playoffs |
| Awarded for | Winner of the American Hockey League playoffs |
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| First award | 1937 |
| First winner | Syracuse Stars |
| Most wins | Hershey Bears (13) |
| Most recent | Hershey Bears (13) |
The Calder Cup is the trophy awarded annually to the playoff champions of the American Hockey League. It was first presented in 1937 to the Syracuse Stars.[N 1]
The cup is made of sterling silver mounted on a base of Brazilian mahogany. In its current shape, the trophy has a two-tiered square base with commemorative plaques for each of the AHL's 20 most recent champions: 12 on the bottom tier and 8 on the top tier. Each time a new championship plaque is added, the oldest plaque is retired and joins a display at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
The Hershey Bears have won the Cup more times than any other team, with thirteen victories in franchise history. The Cleveland Barons come in second with nine; the Springfield Indians/Kings are third with seven. Eight teams have won back-to-back championships; the Springfield Indians of 1960–62 are the only team to have won three straight Calder Cup championships.
On three occasions an AHL club has won the Calder Cup coincidentally with its NHL affiliate winning the Stanley Cup: in 1976 and 1977 when the Montreal Canadiens and their AHL affiliate, the Nova Scotia Voyageurs both won, and in 1995, when the New Jersey Devils and Albany River Rats both won.[1]
The Calder Cup was not awarded in 2020 and 2021 as the AHL did not hold a playoff due to effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
History
[edit]The trophy is named after Frank Calder, who was the first president of the National Hockey League.[1] The Calder Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the Rookie of the Year in the National Hockey League, was also named after Calder.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2019–20 AHL season was cancelled and the Calder Cup was not awarded in 2020. Previously, it had been the oldest continuously awarded professional ice hockey playoff trophy, having been presented annually from 1936–37 to 2018–19.[N 2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ The Canadian-American Hockey League and International Hockey League played interlocking schedules in 1936–37 and 1937–38 under the name "International-American Hockey League" (IAHL) and simultaneously established the Calder Cup as the playoff championship trophy for the combined circuit. After two seasons under this makeshift arrangement, the two leagues formally merged as the IAHL in June, 1938, and two years later changed its name to its current one, the American Hockey League, effective with the 1940–41 season retaining the Calder Cup as its playoff trophy.
- ^ The Stanley Cup was first awarded in 1893 to the Montreal Hockey Club, the champions of the Amateur Hockey Association of Canada. The NHL acquired exclusive control of the Stanley Cup as its playoff championship trophy in 1927, and has awarded it annually since then, except for 2005 when there was no season or tournament because of the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Calder Cup had been presented annually without interruption by the AHL since it was first awarded in 1937, henceforth it was the oldest continuously awarded trophy in North American professional hockey.
Citations
[edit]- ^ a b "Story of the Calder Cup". American Hockey League. Archived from the original on 2008-04-19. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
- ^ "American Hockey League Announces Plans for 2021 Playoffs, Sets Calendar for 2021-22". OurSports Central. April 29, 2021.
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