The 1974–75 AHL

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was the 39th season of the

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. Ten teams were scheduled to play 76 games each in the schedule. The Baltimore Clippers suspended operations after 46 games, when displaced by the Baltimore Blades of the

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. The

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finished first overall in the regular season. The

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won their fourth

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championship.

Team changes

* The

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cease operations. * The Jacksonville Barons cease operations. The franchise license is sold to an ownership group in Syracuse, New York. * The Cincinnati Swords cease operations, replaced by the

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of the World Hockey Association. * The Syracuse Eagles join the AHL as an expansion team, based in

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, playing in the South Division. * The Springfield Kings revert to their previous name, the

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''
complete list

Calder Cup playoffs

Trophy and award winners

;Team awards ;Individual awards ;Other awards

References