1959–60 AHL season

The 1959–60 AHL season was the 24th season of the American Hockey League. Seven teams played 72 games each in the schedule. The Quebec Aces become the first Canadian-based team in the league. The Springfield Indians finished first overall in the regular season, and won their first Calder Cup championship.

Team changes

 * The Quebec Aces, based in Quebec City, transfer to the AHL as an expansion team, from the defunct Quebec Hockey League.

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

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


 * complete list

Calder Cup playoffs

 * First round
 * Springfield Indians defeated Providence Reds 4 games to 1.
 * Rochester Americans defeated Cleveland Barons 4 games to 3.
 * Finals
 * Springfield Indians defeated Rochester Americans 4 games to 1, to win the Calder Cup.


 * list of scores

All Star Classic
The 7th AHL All-Star Game was played on December 10, 1959 at the Eastern States Coliseum, in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The Springfield Indians defeated the AHL All-Stars by an 8-3 score.

Trophy and award winners

 * Team awards
 * Individual awards

Regular Season Attendance
Quebec: 205,519