| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 15 – June 12, 2009 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Hershey Bears |
| Runner-up | Manitoba Moose |
The 2009 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League (AHL) began on April 15, 2009.[1] The 16 teams that qualified, 8 from each conference, played best-of-seven series for division semifinals, finals and conference finals. The conference champions then played a best-of-seven series for the Calder Cup. The Hershey Bears defeated the Manitoba Moose four games to two in the finals to win the Calder Cup.
- ^ 2009 Calder Cup Playoffs caldercup.com. Retrieved on April 16, 2009