The 1987 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 8, 1987.1987 AHL playoff results The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 7, 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 23, 1987, with the Rochester Americans defeating the Sherbrooke Canadiens four games to three to win the Calder Cup for the fifth time in team history.Rochester Americans media guide 2004-05 amerks.com. Retrieved on May 7, 2008. Rochester's Dave Fenyves won the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as AHL playoff MVP.Jack A. Butterfield Trophy caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 7, 2008.
Sherbrooke set an AHL record for goals scored in one playoff with 85. The Cape Breton Oilers tied this record in 1993.Calder Cup record book: Teams caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 7, 2008.
Playoff seeds After the 1986–87 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.1986-87 AHL standings The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 7, 2008.
Northern Division Sherbrooke Canadiens - 102 points Adirondack Red Wings - 93 points Moncton Golden Flames - 92 points Nova Scotia Oilers - 79 points
Southern Division Rochester Americans - 101 points Binghamton Whalers - 101 points New Haven Nighthawks - 99 points Hershey Bears - 87 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) Nova Scotia Oilers
(2) Adirondack Red Wings vs. (3) Moncton Golden Flames
Southern Division
(1) Rochester Americans vs. (4) Hershey Bears
(2) Binghamton Whalers vs. (3) New Haven Nighthawks
Division Finals
Northern Division
(1) Sherbrooke Canadiens vs. (2) Adirondack Red Wings
Southern Division
(1) Rochester Americans vs. (2) Binghamton Whalers
Calder Cup Final
(N1) Sherbrooke Canadiens vs. (S1) Rochester Americans
See also 1986–87 AHL season List of AHL seasons
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