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EditRochester Americans 1964-65
American Hockey League / AHL
Calder Cup Champions 1965
John D. Chick Trophy Champions 1964-65
Team Roster
Front Row L to R - Stan Smrke, Wally Boyer, Gerry Ehman (A), Al Arbour, Gerry Cheevers, Larry Hillman (captain), Dick Gamble (A), Les Duff, Ken Carson (trainer).
Back Row - Joe Crozier (coach/gm), Bronco Horvath, Don Cherry, Norm "Red" Armstrong, Jim Pappin, Ed Litzenberger, Duane Rupp, Don McKenney, Darryl Sly, Dave Faunce (publicity).
The Rochester Americans played a 72 game regular AHL season, winning 48, losing 21 with 3 ties, finishing fist in AHL West Division.
In the 1965 Calder Cup playoffs, Rochester defeated Quebec Aces 4 games to 1 and received a 2nd round bye (semifinals).
In the championship series, Rochester defeated Hershey Bears 4 games to 1, to win the 1965 Calder Cup.
- Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award Winner 1965 - Gerry Cheevers
- Eddie Shore Award Winner 1965 - Al Arbour
