The 1989 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 4, 1989.1989 AHL playoff results The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 5, 2008. The eight teams that qualified, four from each division, played best-of-seven series for Division Semifinals and Division Finals. The division champions played a best-of-seven series for the Calder Cup. The Calder Cup Final ended on May 16, 1989, with the Adirondack Red Wings defeating the New Haven Nighthawks four games to one to win the Calder Cup for the third time in team history.Calder Cup champions caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2008. Adirondack's Sam St. Laurent won the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as AHL playoff MVP.Jack A. Butterfield Trophy caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2008.
Playoff seeds After the 1988–89 AHL regular season, the top four teams from each division qualified for the playoffs. The Sherbrooke Canadiens finished the regular season with the best overall record.1988-89 AHL standings The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 5, 2008.
Northern Division Sherbrooke Canadiens - 103 points Halifax Citadels - 92 points Moncton Hawks - 83 points New Haven Nighthawks - 80 points
Southern Division Adirondack Red Wings - 100 points Hershey Bears - 90 points Utica Devils - 83 points Newmarket Saints - 82 points
Bracket
In each round, the team that earned more points during the regular season receives home ice advantage, meaning they receive the "extra" game on home-ice if the series reaches the maximum number of games. There is no set series format due to arena scheduling conflicts and travel considerations.Frequently asked questions theahl.com. Retrieved on May 12, 2008.
Division Semifinals Note: Home team is listed first.
Northern Division
(1) Sherbrooke Canadiens vs. (4) New Haven Nighthawks
(2) Halifax Citadels vs. (3) Moncton Hawks
Southern Division
(1) Adirondack Red Wings vs. (4) Newmarket Saints
(2) Hershey Bears vs. (3) Utica Devils
Division Finals
Northern Division
(3) Moncton Hawks vs. (4) New Haven Nighthawks
Southern Division
(1) Adirondack Red Wings vs. (2) Hershey Bears
Calder Cup Final
(S1) Adirondack Red Wings vs. (N4) New Haven Nighthawks
See also 1988–89 AHL season List of AHL seasons
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