1998 Calder Cup playoffs
The 1998 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 14, 1998. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-five series for division semifinals and best-of-seven series for division finals and conference finals. The conference champions played a best-of-seven series for the Calder Cup. The Calder Cup Final ended on June 10, 1998, with the Philadelphia Phantoms defeating the Saint John Flames four games to two to win the first Calder Cup in team history. Philadelphia's Mike Maneluk won the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as the AHL playoff MVP.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 14 – June 10, 1998 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Philadelphia Phantoms |
| Runner-up | Saint John Flames |
The Philadelphia Phantoms set an AHL playoff record by winning 9 road games in one playoff year.
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