1936–37 AHL season

The 1936-37 AHL season was the 1st season of the International-American Hockey League, known in the present day as the American Hockey League. The IAHL was formed following a merger between the International Hockey League and the Canadian-American Hockey League.

The league consisted of eight teams in two divisions, scheduled to play a 48 game season. The four teams in the West Division came from the International Hockey League, and the four teams in the East Division came from the Canadian-American Hockey League. The Buffalo Bisons were forced to suspend operations on December 6, 1936, due to financial woes.

The F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy was carried over by the West Division from the International Hockey League, and was awarded to the Syracuse Stars as West Division champions. The Syracuse Stars also won the inaugural Calder Cup by defeating the Philadelphia Ramblers for the championship.

Final standings
''Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points;

†Suspended operations.

Scoring Leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

Quarter Final
Best of 3


 * Springfield Indians beat Providence Reds 2 wins to 1.

Semi Finals
Best of 3


 * Philadelphia Ramblers beat Springfield Indians 2 wins to 0.

Best of 5


 * Syracuse Stars beat Pittsburgh Hornets 3 wins to 2.

Final
The Syracuse Stars defeated the Philadelphia Ramblers 3 games to 1 to win the inaugural Calder Cup.