2007 Calder Cup Playoffs

The 2007 Calder Cup Playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 18, 2007. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for division semifinals, finals and conference finals. The conference champions played a best-of-7 series for the Calder Cup. The Calder Cup Final ended on June 7, 2007 with the Hamilton Bulldogs defeating the Hershey Bears four games to one to win the first Calder Cup in team history. [ [http://www.caldercup.com/news/caldernews/index.html?article_id=126 Dogged determination] "caldercup.com". Retrieved on April 27, 2008] This was a rematch of the 1997 Calder Cup Final, where Hershey defeated Hamilton in five games. [ [http://www.caldercup.com/pagebank/index.html?id=2143 1997 Calder Cup Playoffs] "caldercup.com". Retrieved on April 27, 2008]

Carey Price won the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as playoff MVP, and became only the third teenage goaltender to lead his team to a Calder Cup championship in AHL history. [ [http://www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/index.php?module=newser&func=display&nid=591 Bulldogs win Calder Cup!] "hamiltonbulldogs.com". Retrieved on May 5, 2008]

Playoff seeds

After the 2006–07 AHL regular season, 16 teams qualified for the playoffs. The top four teams from each division qualified for the playoffs. However, it was possible for the fifth-placed team in the West Division to take the spot of the fourth-placed team in the North Division if they earned more points, since the North Division had one fewer team. This did not occur as the Grand Rapids Griffins, the fourth-placed team in the North Division finished with 85 points while the Peoria Rivermen, the fifth-placed team in the West Division, finished with 84 points. The Hershey Bears were the Eastern Conference regular season champions as well as the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy winners with the best overall regular season record. The Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights were the Western Conference regular season champions. [ [http://stats.theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=standings&subType=0&season_id=8&league_id=4&lastActive= 2006-07 AHL Standings] "theahl.com". Retrieved on April 27, 2008]

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division

#Manchester Monarchs - 110 points
#Hartford Wolf Pack - 98 points
#Providence Bruins - 94 points
#Worcester Sharks - 93 points

East Division

#Hershey Bears - Eastern Conference regular season champions; Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy winners, 114 points
#Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins - 108 points
#Norfolk Admirals - 108 points
#Albany River Rats - 81 points

Western Conference

North Division

#Manitoba Moose - 102 points
#Rochester Americans - 98 points
#Hamilton Bulldogs - 95 points
#Grand Rapids Griffins - 85 points

West Division

#Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights - Western Conference regular season champions, 104 points
#Chicago Wolves - 101 points
#Milwaukee Admirals - 96 points
#Iowa Stars - 88 points

Bracket

16TeamBracket | RD1=Division Semifinals
RD2=Division Finals
RD3=Conference Finals
RD4=Calder Cup Final
group1=Eastern Conference
group2=Western Conference
subgroup1=Atlantic Division
subgroup2=East Division
subgroup3=North Division
subgroup4=West Division

RD1-seed01= A1
RD1-team01= Manchester
RD1-seed02= A4
RD1-team02= Worcester
RD1-score01= 4
RD1-score02= 2

RD1-seed03= A2
RD1-team03= Hartford
RD1-seed04= A3
RD1-team04= Providence
RD1-score03= 3
RD1-score04= 4

RD1-seed05= E1
RD1-team05= Hershey
RD1-seed06= E4
RD1-team06= Albany
RD1-score05= 4
RD1-score06= 1

RD1-seed07= E2
RD1-team07= Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
RD1-seed08= E3
RD1-team08= Norfolk
RD1-score07= 4
RD1-score08= 2

RD1-seed09= N1
RD1-team09= Manitoba
RD1-seed10= N4
RD1-team10= Grand Rapids
RD1-score09= 4
RD1-score10= 3

RD1-seed11= N2
RD1-team11= Rochester
RD1-seed12= N3
RD1-team12= Hamilton
RD1-score11= 2
RD1-score12= 4

RD1-seed13= W1
RD1-team13= Omaha
RD1-seed14= W4
RD1-team14= Iowa
RD1-score13= 2
RD1-score14= 4

RD1-seed15= W2
RD1-team15= Chicago
RD1-seed16= W3
RD1-team16= Milwaukee
RD1-score15= 4
RD1-score16= 0

RD2-seed01= A1
RD2-team01= Manchester
RD2-seed02= A3
RD2-team02= Providence
RD2-score01= 4
RD2-score02= 2

RD2-seed03= E1
RD2-team03= Hershey
RD2-seed04= E2
RD2-team04= Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
RD2-score03= 4
RD2-score04= 1

RD2-seed05= N1
RD2-team05= Manitoba
RD2-seed06= N3
RD2-team06= Hamilton
RD2-score05= 2
RD2-score06= 4

RD2-seed07= W4
RD2-team07= Iowa
RD2-seed08= W2
RD2-team08= Chicago
RD2-score07= 2
RD2-score08= 4

RD3-seed01=A1
RD3-team01=Manchester
RD3-seed02= E1
RD3-team02= Hershey
RD3-score01=0
RD3-score02= 4

RD3-seed03=N3
RD3-team03=Hamilton
RD3-seed04=W2
RD3-team04=Chicago
RD3-score03= 4
RD3-score04= 1

RD4-seed01=E1
RD4-team01=Hershey
RD4-seed02=N3
RD4-team02=Hamilton
RD4-score01=1
RD4-score02=4In each round the higher seed receives home ice advantage, meaning they can play a maximum of four home games if the series reaches seven games. There is no set series format for each series due to arena scheduling conflicts and travel considerations. [ [http://www.theahl.com/theahl/faqs/ Frequently asked questions] "theahl.com". Retrieved on May 12, 2008.]

Division Semifinals

:Note 1: "All times are in Eastern Time (UTC-4).":Note 2: "Game times in italics signify games to be played only if necessary.":Note 3: "Home team is listed first."

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division

(A1) Manchester Monarchs vs. (A4) Worcester Sharks

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Manchester Monarchs
team2=Worcester Sharks
stadium1=Verizon Wireless Arena
stadium2=DCU Center
date1=April 18
score1=5 - 2
won1=1
date2=April 20
score2=4 - 3
ot2=2OT
won2=1
date3=April 21
score3=0 - 5
won3=1
date4=April 25
score4=3 - 2
won4=2
date5=April 27
score5=1 - 4
won5=2
date6=April 28
score6=2 - 3
ot6=2OT
won6=1
series=Manchester won series 4 – 2

(A2) Hartford Wolf Pack vs. (A3) Providence Bruins

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Hartford Wolf Pack
team2=Providence Bruins
stadium1=XL Center
stadium2=Dunkin' Donuts Center
date1=April 18
score1=5 - 1
won1=1
date2=April 20
score2=2 - 4
won2=2
date3=April 21
score3=2 - 5
won3=1
date4=April 24
score4=5 - 1
won4=2
date5=April 26
home5=2
score5=0 - 1
won5=1
date6=April 28
home6=1
score6=2 - 5
won6=2
date7=April 29
score7=4 - 5
won7=2
series=Providence won series 4 – 3

East Division

(E1) Hershey Bears vs. (E4) Albany River Rats

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Hershey Bears
team2=Albany River Rats
stadium1=GIANT Center
stadium2=Glens Falls Civic Center [ [http://www.caldercup.com/pagebank/index.html?id=378 2007 Calder Cup Playoffs] "caldercup.com". Retrieved on April 27, 2008]
date1=April 18
score1=3 - 2
won1=1
date2=April 19
score2=2 - 3
ot2=OT
won2=2
date3=April 22
score3=5 - 6
won3=1
date4=April 23
score4=1 - 3
won4=1
date5=April 25
home5=2
score5=2 - 4
won5=1
series=Hershey won series 4 – 1

(E2) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. (E3) Norfolk Admirals

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
team2=Norfolk Admirals
stadium1=Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
stadium2=Norfolk Scope
date1=April 20
score1=2 - 5
won1=2
date2=April 21
score2=5 - 2
won2=1
date3=April 23
score3=2 - 3
ot3=OT
won3=1
date4=April 25
score4=4 - 1
won4=2
date5=April 27
home5=2
score5=1 - 8
won5=1
date6=April 29
home6=1
score6=3 - 2
won6=1
series=Wilkes-Barre/Scranton won series 4 - 2

Western Conference

North Division

(N1) Manitoba Moose vs. (N4) Grand Rapids Griffins

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Manitoba Moose
team2=Grand Rapids Griffins
stadium1=MTS Centre
stadium2=Van Andel Arena
date1=April 19
score1=1 - 0
won1=1
date2=April 21
score2=1 - 4
won2=2
date3=April 23
score3=2 - 1
ot3=OT
won3=2
date4=April 25
score4=1 - 4
won4=1
date5=April 27
home5=2
score5=4 - 3
ot5=OT
won5=2
date6=April 29
home6=1
score6=2 - 1
won6=1
date7=May 1
score7=4 - 1
won7=1
series=Manitoba won series 4 - 3

(N2) Rochester Americans vs. (N3) Hamilton Bulldogs

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Rochester Americans
team2=Hamilton Bulldogs
stadium1=Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial
stadium2=Copps Coliseum
date1=April 19
score1=0 - 2
won1=2
date2=April 21
score2=3 - 1
won2=1
date3=April 22
score3=5 - 4
ot3=2OT
won3=2
date4=April 24
score4=3 - 4
won4=1
date5=April 26
score5=2 - 4
won5=2
date6=April 28
score6=6 - 2
won6=2
series=Hamilton won series 4 - 2

West Division

(W1) Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights vs. (W4) Iowa Stars

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights
team2=Iowa Stars
stadium1=Omaha Civic Auditorium
stadium2=Wells Fargo Arena
date1=April 20
score1=4 - 2
won1=1
date2=April 21
score2=1 - 2
ot2=OT
won2=2
date3=April 23
score3=2 - 1
won3=2
date4=April 25
score4=3 - 2
won4=2
date5=April 27
score5=3 - 2
ot5=OT
won5=1
date6=April 28
score6=5 - 2
won6=2
series=Iowa won series 4 - 2

(W2) Chicago Wolves vs. (W3) Milwaukee Admirals

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Chicago Wolves
team2=Milwaukee Admirals
stadium1=Allstate Arena
stadium2=Bradley Center
date1=April 20
score1=3 - 2
won1=1
date2=April 22
score2=4 - 1
won2=1
date3=April 24
score3=2 - 3
won3=1
date4=April 25
score4=2 - 3
ot4=OT
won4=1
series=Chicago won series 4 - 0

Division Finals

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division

(A1) Manchester Monarchs vs. (A3) Providence Bruins

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Manchester Monarchs
team2=Providence Bruins
stadium1=Verizon Wireless Arena
stadium2=Dunkin' Donuts Center
date1=May 1
score1=3 - 6
won1=2
date2=May 2
score2=4 - 1
won2=1
date3=May 8
score3=2 - 1
won3=2
date4=May 9
score4=2 - 3
won4=1
date5=May 12
score5=4 - 3
won5=1
date6=May 14
score6=1 - 2
won6=1
series=Manchester won series 4 - 2

East Division

(E1) Hershey Bears vs. (E2) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Hershey Bears
team2=Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
stadium1=GIANT Center
stadium2=Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
date1=May 2
score1=4 - 3
won1=1
date2=May 4
score2=4 - 3
ot2=2OT
won2=1
date3=May 5
score3=0 - 2
won3=1
date4=May 9
score4=3 - 2
ot4=OT
won4=2
date5=May 11
score5=7 - 6
ot5=OT
won5=1
series=Hershey won series 4 - 1

Western Conference

North Division

(N1) Manitoba Moose vs. (N3) Hamilton Bulldogs

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Manitoba Moose
team2=Hamilton Bulldogs
stadium1=MTS Centre
stadium2=Copps Coliseum
date1=May 5
score1=1 - 2
won1=2
date2=May 6
score2=2 - 3
won2=2
date3=May 8
score3=2 - 3
won3=1
date4=May 12
score4=2 - 3
won4=1
date5=May 13
home5=2
score5=3 - 1
won5=2
date6=May 14
home6=1
score6=2 - 3
ot6=OT
won6=2
series=Hamilton won series 4 - 2

West Division

(W2) Chicago Wolves vs. (W4) Iowa Stars

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Chicago Wolves
team2=Iowa Stars
stadium1=Allstate Arena
stadium2=Wells Fargo Arena
date1=May 2
score1=7 - 0
won1=1
date2=May 4
score2=4 - 5
won2=2
date3=May 6
score3=3 - 5
won3=1
date4=May 8
score4=1 - 6
won4=1
date5=May 10
home5=2
score5=5 - 1
won5=2
date6=May 12
home6=1
score6=5 - 1
won6=1
series=Chicago won series 4 - 2

Conference Finals

Eastern Conference

(E1) Hershey Bears vs. (A1) Manchester Monarchs

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Hershey Bears
team2=Manchester Monarchs
stadium1=GIANT Center
stadium2=Verizon Wireless Arena
date1=May 19
score1=7 - 2
won1=1
date2=May 20
score2=4 - 1
won2=1
date3=May 23
score3=1 - 4
won3=1
date4=May 26
score4=1 - 3
won4=1
series=Hershey won series 4 - 0

Western Conference

(W2) Chicago Wolves vs. (N3) Hamilton Bulldogs

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Chicago Wolves
team2=Hamilton Bulldogs
stadium1=Allstate Arena
stadium2=Copps Coliseum
date1=May 18
score1=5 - 6
ot1=2OT
won1=2
date2=May 20
score2=2 - 3
ot2=OT
won2=2
date3=May 23
score3=2 - 1
won3=2
date4=May 25
score4=0 - 1
won4=1
date5=May 26
home5=2
score5= 3 - 1
won5=2
series=Hamilton won series 4 - 1

Calder Cup Final

(E1) Hershey Bears vs. (N3) Hamilton Bulldogs

NHLPlayoffs
team1=Hershey Bears
team2=Hamilton Bulldogs
stadium1=GIANT Center
stadium2=Copps Coliseum
date1=June 1
score1=0 - 4
won1=2
date2=June 2
score2=4 - 2
won2=1
date3=June 4
score3=5 - 2
won3=2
date4=June 6
score4=6 - 2
won4=2
date5=June 7
home5=2
score5= 2 - 1
won5=2
series=Hamilton won series 4 - 1

ee also

*2006–07 AHL season
*List of AHL seasons

References