1940–41 AHL season

The 1940–41 AHL season was the 5th season of the American Hockey League, which had operated the previous four seasons as the "International-American Hockey League." Nine teams played 56 games each in the schedule.

The Cleveland Barons won their second F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy as the Western Division champions, and their second Calder Cup as league champions.

Team changes

 * The Syracuse Stars moved to Buffalo, New York, becoming the second incarnation of the Buffalo Bisons.

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
 * Cleveland Barons defeated Providence Reds 3 games to 1.
 * Hershey Bears defeated New Haven Eagles 2 games to 0.
 * Pittsburgh Hornets defeated Springfield Indians 2 games to 1.
 * Second round
 * Cleveland Barons earned second round bye.
 * Hershey Bears defeated Pittsburgh Hornets 2 games to 1.
 * Finals
 * Cleveland Barons defeated Hershey Bears 3 games to 2, to win the Calder Cup.


 * complete list of scores