The 1949–50 AHL season was the 14th season

Season (sports)

In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...

 of the American Hockey League

American Hockey League

The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...

. Ten teams played 70 games each in the schedule. The Cleveland Barons won their seventh F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy as West Division champions. The Indianapolis Capitals

Indianapolis Capitals

The Indianapolis Capitals was an American Hockey League professional ice hockey team based in Indianapolis, Indiana from 1939–1952. The Capitals were a farm team for the Detroit Red Wings. Indianapolis won the Calder Cup in 1942 and 1950...

 and won their second Calder Cup

Calder Cup

The Calder Cup is awarded annually to the playoff champion of the American Hockey League. The trophy is the world's second oldest continuous professional ice hockey championship, having first been awarded in 1937 following the 1936-37 AHL season, and continuously being awarded every year.The cup...

 as league champions.

Team changes

• The Philadelphia Rockets
  Philadelphia Rockets
  The Philadelphia Rockets were a minor professional ice hockey team based in the Philadelphia Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Rockets played for three seasons in American Hockey League from 1946 to 1949...
  
   cease operations.
• The Washington Lions
  Washington Lions
  The Washington Lions were a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They were founded as a member of the American Hockey League in the 1941–42 season. The Lions played for two seasons, disbanded during World War II. Another Washington Lions team played in the Eastern Hockey League...
  
   move to Cincinnati, Ohio
  Cincinnati, Ohio
  Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
  
   becoming the Cincinnati Mohawks
  Cincinnati Mohawks
  The Cincinnati Mohawks were a professional ice hockey team in Cincinnati, Ohio. They were a member of the American Hockey League between 1949 and 1952. They were originally founded as the Washington Lions, then were relocated from Washington, D.C....
  
  .
• The Cincinnati Mohawks then switch divisions with the Buffalo Bisons
  Buffalo Bisons (AHL)
  The Buffalo Bisons were an American Hockey League ice hockey franchise that played from 1940 to 1970 in Buffalo, New York. They replaced the original Buffalo Bisons hockey team, which left the area in 1936 after its arena collapsed...
  
  .

Final standings

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

East	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA
Buffalo Bisons Buffalo Bisons (AHL) The Buffalo Bisons were an American Hockey League ice hockey franchise that played from 1940 to 1970 in Buffalo, New York. They replaced the original Buffalo Bisons hockey team, which left the area in 1936 after its arena collapsed...	70	32	29	9	73	226	208
Providence Reds Providence Reds The Providence Reds were a hockey team that played in the Canadian-American Hockey League between 1926–1936 and the American Hockey League from 1936 to 1977, the last season of which they played as the Rhode Island Reds. The team won the Calder Cup in 1938, 1940, 1949, and 1956...	70	34	33	3	71	268	267
Springfield Indians Springfield Indians The Springfield Indians were a minor professional ice hockey franchise, originally based in West Springfield, Massachusetts and later Springfield, Massachusetts. The Indians were founding members of the American Hockey League. They were in existence for a total of 60 seasons from 1926 to 1994, with...	70	28	34	8	64	245	258
New Haven Ramblers	70	24	36	10	58	196	250
Hershey Bears Hershey Bears The Hershey Bears Hockey Club is a professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League, and is currently the top affiliate of the NHL Washington Capitals. The hockey club is based in the unincorporated town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, located within Derry Township some 14 miles east of...	70	21	39	10	52	229	310

West	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA
Cleveland Barons	70	45	15	10	100	357	230
Indianapolis Capitals Indianapolis Capitals The Indianapolis Capitals was an American Hockey League professional ice hockey team based in Indianapolis, Indiana from 1939–1952. The Capitals were a farm team for the Detroit Red Wings. Indianapolis won the Calder Cup in 1942 and 1950...	70	35	24	11	81	267	231
St. Louis Flyers St. Louis Flyers The St. Louis Flyers were a minor league ice hockey team, based in St. Louis, Missouri, playing home games at the St. Louis Arena in the city's Central West End, across from Forest Park....	70	34	28	8	76	258	250
Pittsburgh Hornets	70	29	26	15	73	215	185
Cincinnati Mohawks Cincinnati Mohawks The Cincinnati Mohawks were a professional ice hockey team in Cincinnati, Ohio. They were a member of the American Hockey League between 1949 and 1952. They were originally founded as the Washington Lions, then were relocated from Washington, D.C....	70	19	37	14	52	185	257

Scoring leaders

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

Player	Team	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
Les Douglas Les Douglas Leslie Gordon Douglas was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 52 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Detroit Red Wings. Born in Perth, Ontario, he would win one Stanley Cup with the Wings in 1943.- References :*...	Cleveland Barons	67	32	68	100	27
Ab DeMarco Ab DeMarco Albert George DeMarco, Sr. was a Canadian ice hockey forward.Born in North Bay, Ontario, DeMarco started his National Hockey League career with the Chicago Black Hawks. He would also play with the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. His career lasted from 1938 to...	Buffalo Bisons Buffalo Bisons (AHL) The Buffalo Bisons were an American Hockey League ice hockey franchise that played from 1940 to 1970 in Buffalo, New York. They replaced the original Buffalo Bisons hockey team, which left the area in 1936 after its arena collapsed...	70	40	54	94	16
John Chad John Chad John Chad is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 79 games in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks.-External links:...	Providence Reds Providence Reds The Providence Reds were a hockey team that played in the Canadian-American Hockey League between 1926–1936 and the American Hockey League from 1936 to 1977, the last season of which they played as the Rhode Island Reds. The team won the Calder Cup in 1938, 1940, 1949, and 1956...	70	36	54	90	4
Pete Leswick Pete Leswick Peter John Leswick was a Canadian ice hockey right winger. In the 1936–37 season, he played one game for the New York Americans, and scored one goal. In the 1944–45 season, he played two games for the Boston Bruins. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.-References:*...	Cleveland Barons	64	36	50	86	18
Jack Gordon Jack Gordon (ice hockey) Jack Gordon is a former Canadian ice hockey manager, coach and player. Gordon played 36 games in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers...	New Haven Ramblers	70	23	60	83	2
Cliff Simpson Cliff Simpson Cliff Simpson was a professional ice hockey player who played eight games in the National Hockey League. Born in Toronto, Ontario, he played with the Detroit Red Wings.- References :*...	St. Louis Flyers St. Louis Flyers The St. Louis Flyers were a minor league ice hockey team, based in St. Louis, Missouri, playing home games at the St. Louis Arena in the city's Central West End, across from Forest Park....	56	31	52	83	8
Fred Thurier Fred Thurier Alfred Michael Thurier was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre.-Playing career:...	Cleveland Barons	57	30	52	82	22
Bob Carse Bob Carse Robert Allison Carse is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 165 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Chicago Black Hawks and Montreal Canadiens.- External links :...	Cleveland Barons	69	30	52	82	23
Jack McGill	Providence Reds Providence Reds The Providence Reds were a hockey team that played in the Canadian-American Hockey League between 1926–1936 and the American Hockey League from 1936 to 1977, the last season of which they played as the Rhode Island Reds. The team won the Calder Cup in 1938, 1940, 1949, and 1956...	66	24	58	82	67
Bill McComb	St. Louis Flyers St. Louis Flyers The St. Louis Flyers were a minor league ice hockey team, based in St. Louis, Missouri, playing home games at the St. Louis Arena in the city's Central West End, across from Forest Park....	61	32	49	81	43

• complete list

Calder Cup playoffs

First round

• Cleveland Barons defeated Buffalo Bisons
  Buffalo Bisons (AHL)
  The Buffalo Bisons were an American Hockey League ice hockey franchise that played from 1940 to 1970 in Buffalo, New York. They replaced the original Buffalo Bisons hockey team, which left the area in 1936 after its arena collapsed...
  
   4 games to 1.
• Providence Reds
  Providence Reds
  The Providence Reds were a hockey team that played in the Canadian-American Hockey League between 1926–1936 and the American Hockey League from 1936 to 1977, the last season of which they played as the Rhode Island Reds. The team won the Calder Cup in 1938, 1940, 1949, and 1956...
  
   defeated Springfield Indians
  Springfield Indians
  The Springfield Indians were a minor professional ice hockey franchise, originally based in West Springfield, Massachusetts and later Springfield, Massachusetts. The Indians were founding members of the American Hockey League. They were in existence for a total of 60 seasons from 1926 to 1994, with...
  
   2 games to 0.
• Indianapolis Capitals
  Indianapolis Capitals
  The Indianapolis Capitals was an American Hockey League professional ice hockey team based in Indianapolis, Indiana from 1939–1952. The Capitals were a farm team for the Detroit Red Wings. Indianapolis won the Calder Cup in 1942 and 1950...
  
   defeated St. Louis Flyers
  St. Louis Flyers
  The St. Louis Flyers were a minor league ice hockey team, based in St. Louis, Missouri, playing home games at the St. Louis Arena in the city's Central West End, across from Forest Park....
  
   2 games to 0.

Second round

• Cleveland Barons earned second round bye.
• Indianapolis Capitals
  Indianapolis Capitals
  The Indianapolis Capitals was an American Hockey League professional ice hockey team based in Indianapolis, Indiana from 1939–1952. The Capitals were a farm team for the Detroit Red Wings. Indianapolis won the Calder Cup in 1942 and 1950...
  
   defeated Providence Reds
  Providence Reds
  The Providence Reds were a hockey team that played in the Canadian-American Hockey League between 1926–1936 and the American Hockey League from 1936 to 1977, the last season of which they played as the Rhode Island Reds. The team won the Calder Cup in 1938, 1940, 1949, and 1956...
  
   2 games to 0.

Finals

• Indianapolis Capitals
  Indianapolis Capitals
  The Indianapolis Capitals was an American Hockey League professional ice hockey team based in Indianapolis, Indiana from 1939–1952. The Capitals were a farm team for the Detroit Red Wings. Indianapolis won the Calder Cup in 1942 and 1950...
  
   defeated Cleveland Barons 4 games to 0, to win the Calder Cup.

• list of scores

Trophy and Award winners

Team Awards

Calder Cup Calder Cup The Calder Cup is awarded annually to the playoff champion of the American Hockey League. The trophy is the world's second oldest continuous professional ice hockey championship, having first been awarded in 1937 following the 1936-37 AHL season, and continuously being awarded every year.The cup... Playoff champions:	Indianapolis Capitals Indianapolis Capitals The Indianapolis Capitals was an American Hockey League professional ice hockey team based in Indianapolis, Indiana from 1939–1952. The Capitals were a farm team for the Detroit Red Wings. Indianapolis won the Calder Cup in 1942 and 1950...
F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy Regular Season champions, West Division:	Cleveland Barons

Individual Awards

Les Cunningham Award Les Cunningham Award The Les Cunningham Award is given annually to American Hockey League's "Most Valuable Player" of the regular season, as voted on by AHL media and players.... Most valuable player:	Les Douglas Les Douglas Leslie Gordon Douglas was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 52 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Detroit Red Wings. Born in Perth, Ontario, he would win one Stanley Cup with the Wings in 1943.- References :*...  - Cleveland Barons
Carl Liscombe Trophy Top point scorer:	Les Douglas Les Douglas Leslie Gordon Douglas was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 52 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Detroit Red Wings. Born in Perth, Ontario, he would win one Stanley Cup with the Wings in 1943.- References :*...  - Cleveland Barons
Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award Rookie of the year:	Paul Meger Paul Meger Paul Carl Meger is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Meger played his entire National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens. His career would last from 1950 to 1955...  - Buffalo Bisons Buffalo Bisons (AHL) The Buffalo Bisons were an American Hockey League ice hockey franchise that played from 1940 to 1970 in Buffalo, New York. They replaced the original Buffalo Bisons hockey team, which left the area in 1936 after its arena collapsed...
Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award Lowest goals against average:	Connie Dion Connie Dion Conrad Dion is a professional hockey player who played for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League.While playing for the Buffalo Bisons in 1949-50, Dion won the AHL's Harry Holmes Memorial Award, given to goaltenders with the lowest goals-against average...  - Buffalo Bisons Buffalo Bisons (AHL) The Buffalo Bisons were an American Hockey League ice hockey franchise that played from 1940 to 1970 in Buffalo, New York. They replaced the original Buffalo Bisons hockey team, which left the area in 1936 after its arena collapsed...