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1955–56 AHL season

The 1955–56 AHL season was the 20th season of the American Hockey League. Six teams played 64 games each in the schedule. The Providence Reds finished first overall in the regular season, and won their fourth Calder Cup championship.

1955–56 AHL season
LeagueAmerican Hockey League
SportIce hockey
Regular season
F. G. "Teddy" Oke TrophyProvidence Reds
Season MVPJohnny Bower
Top scorerZellio Toppazzini
Playoffs
ChampionsProvidence Reds
  Runners-upCleveland Barons
AHL seasons

Final standings

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Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points;

Overall GP W L T Pts GF GA
Providence Reds (NYR)644517292263193
Pittsburgh Hornets (TOR)644317490271186
Buffalo Bisons (CHI)642930563239250
Cleveland Barons (independent)642631759225231
Hershey Bears (BOS)641939644218271
Springfield Indians (independent)641745236212297

Scoring leaders

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Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

Player Team GP G A Pts PIM
Zellio ToppazziniProvidence Reds64427111344
Willie MarshallPittsburgh Hornets5845529747
Camille HenryProvidence Reds595041918
Ken WharramBuffalo Bisons5927639027
Dunc FisherHershey Bears6040438373
Paul LariveeProvidence Reds5427538038
Fred GloverCleveland Barons64314879187
Larry WilsonBuffalo Bisons6239397874

Calder Cup playoffs

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First round
Finals

All Star Classic

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The 3rd AHL All-Star game was played on January 10, 1956, at the Duquesne Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The defending Calder Cup champions Pittsburgh Hornets tied 4–4 with the AHL All-Stars.

Trophy and Award winners

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See also

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References

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