The 1983 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 5, 1983.[1] 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 19, 1983, with the Rochester Americans defeating the Maine Mariners four games to zero to win the Calder Cup for the fourth time in team history.[2]
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After the 1982–83 AHL regular season, the top four teams from each division qualified for the playoffs. The Rochester Americans finished the regular season with the best overall record.[3]
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.[4]
- Note: Home team is listed first.
Northern Division
(1) Fredericton Express vs. (4) Adirondack Red Wings
| April 6 |
Fredericton Express |
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4 - 2 |
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Adirondack Red Wings |
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| April 9 |
Fredericton Express |
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4 - 3 |
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Adirondack Red Wings |
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| April 12 |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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6 - 1 |
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Fredericton Express |
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| April 14 |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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2 - 4 |
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Fredericton Express |
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| April 16 |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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5 - 4 |
2OT |
Fredericton Express |
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| April 19 |
Fredericton Express |
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6 - 5 |
3OT |
Adirondack Red Wings |
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| Fredericton won series 4 – 2 |
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(2) Nova Scotia Voyageurs vs. (3) Maine Mariners
| April 8 |
Nova Scotia Voyageurs |
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5 - 3 |
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Maine Mariners |
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| April 10 |
Nova Scotia Voyageurs |
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1 - 3 |
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Maine Mariners |
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| April 14 |
Maine Mariners |
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3 - 1 |
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Nova Scotia Voyageurs |
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| April 15 |
Maine Mariners |
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2 - 3 |
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Nova Scotia Voyageurs |
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| April 17 |
Maine Mariners |
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2 - 5 |
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Nova Scotia Voyageurs |
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| April 19 |
Nova Scotia Voyageurs |
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4 - 5 |
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Maine Mariners |
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| April 21 |
Nova Scotia Voyageurs |
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1 - 4 |
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Maine Mariners |
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Southern Division
(1) Rochester Americans vs. (4) Binghamton Whalers
| April 5 |
Rochester Americans |
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5 - 6 |
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Binghamton Whalers |
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| April 7 |
Binghamton Whalers |
|
3 - 5 |
|
Rochester Americans |
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| April 10 |
Rochester Americans |
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7 - 5 |
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Binghamton Whalers |
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| April 13 |
Binghamton Whalers |
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3 - 4 |
OT |
Rochester Americans |
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| April 14 |
Rochester Americans |
|
5 - 2 |
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Binghamton Whalers |
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| Rochester won series 4 - 1 |
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(2) Hershey Bears vs. (3) New Haven Nighthawks
| April 6 |
Hershey Bears |
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1 - 2 |
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New Haven Nighthawks |
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| April 9 |
Hershey Bears |
|
6 - 2 |
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New Haven Nighthawks |
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| April 12 |
New Haven Nighthawks |
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4 - 3 |
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Hershey Bears |
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| April 13 |
New Haven Nighthawks |
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3 - 2 |
3OT |
Hershey Bears |
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| April 15 |
New Haven Nighthawks |
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7 - 1 |
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Hershey Bears |
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| New Haven won series 4 - 1 |
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Northern Division
(1) Fredericton Express vs. (3) Maine Mariners
| April 26 |
Fredericton Express |
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1 - 2 |
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Maine Mariners |
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| April 28 |
Fredericton Express |
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6 - 3 |
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Maine Mariners |
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| May 1 |
Maine Mariners |
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3 - 2 |
OT |
Fredericton Express |
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| May 4 |
Maine Mariners |
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3 - 2 |
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Fredericton Express |
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| May 7 |
Maine Mariners |
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4 - 7 |
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Fredericton Express |
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| May 9 |
Fredericton Express |
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3 - 4 |
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Maine Mariners |
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Southern Division
(1) Rochester Americans vs. (3) New Haven Nighthawks
| April 20 |
Rochester Americans |
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6 - 3 |
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New Haven Nighthawks |
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| April 22 |
Rochester Americans |
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2 - 3 |
3OT |
New Haven Nighthawks |
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| April 25 |
New Haven Nighthawks |
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4 - 5 |
2OT |
Rochester Americans |
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| April 26 |
New Haven Nighthawks |
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1 - 2 |
2OT |
Rochester Americans |
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| April 29 |
Rochester Americans |
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3 - 4 |
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New Haven Nighthawks |
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| May 3 |
New Haven Nighthawks |
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4 - 2 |
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Rochester Americans |
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| May 6 |
Rochester Americans |
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4 - 2 |
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New Haven Nighthawks |
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| Rochester won series 4 - 3 |
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(S1) Rochester Americans vs. (N3) Maine Mariners
| May 13 |
Rochester Americans |
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3 - 2 |
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Maine Mariners |
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| May 15 |
Rochester Americans |
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4 - 3 |
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Maine Mariners |
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| May 17 |
Maine Mariners |
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1 - 5 |
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Rochester Americans |
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| May 19 |
Maine Mariners |
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1 - 3 |
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Rochester Americans |
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| Rochester won series 4 - 0 |
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| Preceded by |
Calder Cup playoffs
1983 |
Succeeded by |
