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1979–80 AHL season

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1980–81 AHL season

The 1979–80 AHL season was the 44th season of the American Hockey League. Ten teams were scheduled to play 80 games each. The New Haven Nighthawks finished first overall in the regular season. The Hershey Bears won their sixth Calder Cup championship.

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Team changes

  • The Adirondack Red Wings join the AHL as an expansion team, based in Glens Falls, New York, playing in the North Division.
  • The Philadelphia Firebirds move to Syracuse, New York becoming the Syracuse Firebirds.

    • Final standings

    Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points;

    Scoring leaders

    Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

  • complete list

    • Trophy and award winners

    Team awards
    Individual awards
    Other awards

    References

    1979–80 AHL season Wikipedia
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