Sunday, May 27, 2007

AHL Playoffs: SemiFinals

The semi-finals in the AHL Calder Cup playoffs have completed. Look back at the first round and second round results. Here are the semifinal results:

Hershey Bears defeat Manchester Monarchs in four games straight The defending Calder Cup champion Hershey, Washington's affiliate, has been led by a deep offence including Scott Barney, Tomas Fleischmann, Mike Green, Dave Steckel and Matt Hendricks with strong goaltending by Frederic Cassivi. Manchester, the LA Kings affiliate, fell short despite Patrick O'Sullivan and Marty Murray leading the offense and Jason LaBarbera and Barry Brust sharing goaltending duties.

Hamilton Bulldogs defeat Chicago Wolves four games to one Hamilton, the Montreal affiliate, has been led by Corey Locke and Kyle Chipchura with some strong goaltending from Carey Price. Chicago, the Atlanta affiliate, fell short despite Darren Haydar and Jason Krog leading the playoffs in scoring. Fred Brathwaite and Michael Garnett shared their goaltending duties.

Hershey and Hamilton will meet in the Calder Cup finals.

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