The 1952–53 AHL season was the 17th season of the American Hockey League. The league loses two teams, bringing an end to East & West Divisions. The F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy is now awarded to the regular season champions. Seven teams played 64 games each in the schedule. The Cleveland Barons won their ninth Oke Trophy, and their sixth Calder Cup.
Team Changes[]
- The Indianapolis Capitals cease operations.
- The Cincinnati Mohawks transfer to the International Hockey League.
Final Standings[]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Barons | 64 | 42 | 20 | 2 | 86 | 248 | 164 |
| Pittsburgh Hornets | 64 | 37 | 21 | 6 | 80 | 223 | 149 |
| Syracuse Warriors | 64 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 64 | 213 | 201 |
| Hershey Bears | 64 | 31 | 32 | 1 | 63 | 208 | 217 |
| Providence Reds | 64 | 27 | 36 | 1 | 55 | 215 | 254 |
| St. Louis Flyers | 64 | 26 | 37 | 1 | 53 | 212 | 258 |
| Buffalo Bisons | 64 | 22 | 39 | 3 | 47 | 160 | 236 |
Scoring Leaders[]
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Olson | Cleveland Barons | 61 | 32 | 54 | 86 | 33 |
| Guyle Fielder | St. Louis Flyers | 62 | 22 | 61 | 83 | 12 |
| Jack Gordon | Cleveland Barons | 64 | 20 | 58 | 78 | 6 |
| Kelly Burnett | Syracuse Warriors | 56 | 23 | 53 | 76 | 16 |
| Ike Hildebrand | Cleveland Barons | 64 | 38 | 34 | 72 | 40 |
| Calum MacKay | Buffalo Bisons | 64 | 28 | 42 | 70 | 65 |
| Steve Wochy | Cleveland Barons | 64 | 37 | 31 | 68 | 16 |
| Zellio Toppazzini | Providence Reds | 64 | 35 | 32 | 67 | 23 |
| Lorne Davis | Buffalo Bisons | 64 | 33 | 34 | 67 | 49 |
| Willie Marshall | Pittsburgh Hornets | 62 | 27 | 39 | 66 | 58 |
Calder Cup Playoffs[]
- First round
- Cleveland Barons defeated Syracuse Warriors 3 games to 1.
- Pittsburgh Hornets defeated Hershey Bears 3 games to 0.
- Finals
- Cleveland Barons defeated Pittsburgh Hornets 4 games to 3, to win the Calder Cup.
Trophy and Award Winners[]
- Team Awards
| Calder Cup Playoff champions: |
Cleveland Barons |
| F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy Regular Season champions: |
Cleveland Barons |
- Individual Awards
| Les Cunningham Award Most valuable player: |
Eddie Olson - Cleveland Barons |
| Carl Liscombe Trophy Top point scorer: |
Eddie Olson - Cleveland Barons |
| Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award Rookie of the year: |
Guyle Fielder - St. Louis Flyers |
| Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award Lowest goals against average: |
Gil Mayer - Pittsburgh Hornets |