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1986–87 AHL season

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1986

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The 1986–87 AHL season was the 51st season of the American Hockey League. 13 teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The league institutes awarding one point in the standings, for an overtime loss. The league experimented with a shootout to settle games tied after a scoreless overtime period; the format would not be used again until the 2004–05 season.

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The Sherbrooke Canadiens finished first overall in the regular season. The Rochester Americans won their fifth Calder Cup championship.

Team changes

  • The St. Catharines Saints move to Newmarket, Ontario, becoming the Newmarket Saints.

    • Final standings

    Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; 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

    1986–87 AHL season Wikipedia
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