The 1985–86 AHL
season
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was the
50th season of the
American Hockey League
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. Thirteen teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The
Hershey Bears
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finished first overall in the regular season. The
Adirondack Red Wings
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won their second
Calder Cup
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The cup is made of sterling silver mounted on a base of Brazilian mahogany. In its curr ...
championship.
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
Trophy and award winners
;Team awards
;Individual awards
;Other awards
See also
*
List of AHL seasons
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References
AHL official siteAHL Hall of FameHockeyDB
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