1955–56 AHL season


The 1955–56 AHL season was the 20th season of the American Hockey League. Six teams played 64 games each in the schedule. The Providence Reds finished first overall in the regular season, and won their fourth Calder Cup championship.

Final standings

''Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points;
OverallGPWLTPtsGFGA
Providence Reds644517292263193
Pittsburgh Hornets644317490271186
Buffalo Bisons642930563239250
Cleveland Barons642631759225231
Hershey Bears641939644218271
Springfield Indians641745236212297

Scoring leaders

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
PlayerTeamGPGAPtsPIM
Zellio ToppazziniProvidence Reds64427111344
Willie MarshallPittsburgh Hornets5845529747
Camille HenryProvidence Reds595041918
Ken WharramBuffalo Bisons5927639027
Dunc FisherHershey Bears6040438373
Paul LariveeProvidence Reds5427538038
Fred GloverCleveland Barons64314879187
Larry WilsonBuffalo Bisons6239397874

;First round
;Finals
The 3rd AHL All-Star game was played on January 10, 1956, at the Duquesne Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The defending Calder Cup champions Pittsburgh Hornets tied 4-4 with the AHL All-Stars.

Trophy and Award winners

;Team Awards
;Individual Awards