1979–80 AHL season

The 1979–80 AHL season was the 44th season of the American Hockey League. Ten teams were scheduled to play 80 games each. The New Haven Nighthawks finished first overall in the regular season. The Hershey Bears won their sixth Calder Cup championship.

• The Adirondack Red Wings join the AHL as an expansion team, based in Glens Falls, New York, playing in the North Division.
• The Philadelphia Firebirds move to Syracuse, New York becoming the Syracuse Firebirds.

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

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

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Team awards

Individual awards

Other awards

• List of AHL seasons

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• AHL Hall of Fame
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