The 1991 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 2, 1991.1991 AHL playoff results The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 5, 2008. Ten teams, five from each division, qualified for the playoffs. The top three teams in each division received a bye for the preliminary round while the fourth- and fifth-placed teams in each division played a two-game series with the winners advancing to the Division Semifinals; if each team won one game, the series winner was decided in sudden-death "super overtime" immediately following Game 2. The eight remaining teams then 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 24, 1991, with the Springfield Indians defeating the Rochester Americans four games to two to win the Calder Cup for the second consecutive year, and the seventh and final time in team history.Calder Cup champions caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2008. This was a rematch of the 1990 Calder Cup Final where Springfield defeated Rochester four games to two. Similarly, a Springfield goaltender—this time Kay Whitmore—won the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs.Jack A. Butterfield Trophy ahlhalloffame.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2008. This would be the last time until 2024 that the final was a rematch of the previous year's final.
Playoff seeds After the 1990–91 AHL regular season, the top five teams from each division qualified for the playoffs. The Rochester Americans finished the regular season with the best overall record.1990–91 AHL standings The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved on May 5, 2008.
Northern Division Springfield Indians - 96 points Cape Breton Oilers - 90 points Moncton Hawks - 84 points Fredericton Canadiens - 81 points Maine Mariners - 80 points
Southern Division Rochester Americans - 99 points Binghamton Rangers - 94 points Baltimore Skipjacks - 85 points Hershey Bears - 78 points Adirondack Red Wings - 76 points
Bracket
In the preliminary round, the fourth-placed team is the home team for both games of the two-game series. In each subsequent 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.
Preliminary round Note: Home team is listed first. Northern Division (4) Fredericton Canadiens vs. (5) Maine Mariners
Southern Division (4) Hershey Bears vs. (5) Adirondack Red Wings
Division Semifinals Northern Division (1) Springfield Indians vs. (4) Fredericton Canadiens
(2) Cape Breton Oilers vs. (3) Moncton Hawks
Southern Division (1) Rochester Americans vs. (4) Hershey Bears
(2) Binghamton Rangers vs. (3) Baltimore Skipjacks
Division Finals Northern Division (1) Springfield Indians vs. (3) Moncton Hawks
Southern Division (1) Rochester Americans vs. (2) Binghamton Rangers
Calder Cup Final (S1) Rochester Americans vs. (N1) Springfield Indians
See also 1990–91 AHL season List of AHL seasons
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