The 1977 Calder Cup Playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 3, 1977.[1] The top four teams in the league qualified for the playoffs and played best-of-7 series for Semifinals. The two winners played a best-of-7 series for the Calder Cup. The Calder Cup Final ended on April 30, 1977 with the Nova Scotia Voyageurs defeating the Rochester Americans four games to two to win the Calder Cup for second consecutive year, and the third time in team history.[2]
After the 1976–77 AHL regular season, the top four teams in the league qualified for the playoffs. The Nova Scotia Voyageurs finished the regular season with the best overall record for the second straight season.[3][4]
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.[5]
Semifinals
Note 1: Home team is listed first.
Note 2: The number of overtime periods played (where applicable) is not indicated.
(1) Nova Scotia Voyageurs vs. (4) Hershey Bears
April 3
Nova Scotia Voyageurs
7 - 4
Hershey Bears
April 5
Nova Scotia Voyageurs
2 - 6
Hershey Bears
April 6
Hershey Bears
0 - 1
Nova Scotia Voyageurs
April 9
Hershey Bears
5 - 4
Nova Scotia Voyageurs
April 10
Nova Scotia Voyageurs
5 - 0
Hershey Bears
April 12
Hershey Bears
1 - 2
Nova Scotia Voyageurs
Nova Scotia won series 4 - 2
(2) New Haven Nighthawks vs. (3) Rochester Americans
April 2
New Haven Nighthawks
2 - 1
OT
Rochester Americans
April 3
Rochester Americans
3 - 5
New Haven Nighthawks
April 6
New Haven Nighthawks
2 - 5
Rochester Americans
April 8
Rochester Americans
6 - 3
New Haven Nighthawks
April 9
New Haven Nighthawks
4 - 6
Rochester Americans
April 10
Rochester Americans
5 - 4
New Haven Nighthawks
Rochester won series 4 - 2
Calder Cup Final
(1) Nova Scotia Voyageurs vs. (3) Rochester Americans
