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The '''2008 Calder Cup Playoffs''' of the [[American Hockey League]] began on [[April 16]], [[2008]].<ref name=calder2008>[http://www.caldercup.com/cup/breakdowns/ 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs] ''caldercup.com''. Retrieved on [[May 6]], [[2008]]</ref> The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played [[Playoff format#Best-of-seven playoff|best-of-7 series]] for division semifinals, finals and conference finals. The Western Conference champion [[Chicago Wolves]] and Eastern Conference champion [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins]] are currently playing a best-of-7 series for the [[Calder Cup]].
{{infobox hockey tournament season
|title=Calder Cup playoffs
In Game 5 of the East Division Semifinals between the [[Philadelphia Phantoms]] and [[Albany River Rats]], [[Ryan Potulny]] of Philadelphia scored 2:58 into the fifth overtime period, ending the longest game in AHL history.<ref>[http://www.caldercup.com/news/caldernews/index.html?article_id=162 Phantoms win longest game in AHL history] ''caldercup.com''. Retrieved on [[April 27]], [[2008]]</ref> Chicago's [[Darren Haydar]] set two AHL playoff scoring records in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Final by recording his 52nd career AHL playoff [[Goal (ice hockey)|goal]], as well as his 120th career AHL playoff [[Point (ice hockey)|point]].<ref>[http://www.caldercup.com/news/caldernews/index.html?article_id=256 Haydar sets AHL playoff scoring records] ''caldercup.com''. Retrieved on [[June 2]], [[2008]].</ref> In the same game, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's [[Alex Goligoski]] set an AHL record for most points scored by a [[Defenceman (ice hockey)|defenseman]] in a single post-season with 26. This eclipsed the record set by former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defenseman [[Chris Kelleher]], who scored 25 points in the [[2001 Calder Cup Playoffs]].<ref>[http://www.caldercup.com/news/caldernews/index.html?article_id=258 Scoring correction gives Goligoski league record] ''caldercup.com''. Retrieved on [[June 2]], [[2008]].</ref>
|year=2008
|dates=April 16 – June 10, 2008
|num_teams=16
|winners=[[Chicago Wolves]]
|second= [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins]]
| prev_season =[[2007 Calder Cup playoffs|2007]]
| next_season =[[2009 Calder Cup playoffs|2009]]
}}
The '''2008 Calder Cup playoffs''' of the [[American Hockey League]] began on April 16, 2008.<ref name=calder2008>[http://www.caldercup.com/cup/breakdowns/ 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs] ''caldercup.com''. Retrieved on May 6, 2008</ref> The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played [[Playoff format#Best-of-seven playoff|best-of-7 series]] for division semifinals, finals and conference finals. The conference champions played a best-of-7 series for the [[Calder Cup]]. The Calder Cup Final ended on June 10, 2008 with the [[Chicago Wolves]] defeating the [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins]], four games to two, to win the second Calder Cup in team history. [[Jason Krog]] won the [[Jack A. Butterfield Trophy]] as playoff [[Most valuable player|MVP]], after having already been named the [[Les Cunningham Award|regular-season MVP]]. Krog also tied the AHL record for most [[Assist (ice hockey)|assists]] in one playoff with 26.<ref>[http://www.caldercup.com/news/caldernews/index.html?article_id=268 Alpha Wolves: Chicago reclaims Calder Cup] ''caldercup.com''. Retrieved on June 10, 2008.</ref>

In Game 5 of the East Division Semifinals between the [[Philadelphia Phantoms]] and [[Albany River Rats]], [[Ryan Potulny]] of Philadelphia scored 2:58 into the fifth overtime period, ending what was longest game in AHL history.<ref>[http://theahl.com/phantoms-win-longest-game-in-ahl-history-p133717 Phantoms win longest game in AHL history] ''TheAHL.com''. Retrieved on June 8, 2014</ref> In [[2018 Calder Cup playoffs|2018]] a game would last until 6:48 into the fifth overtime period, setting a new record. Chicago's [[Darren Haydar]] set two AHL playoff scoring records in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Final by recording his 52nd career AHL playoff [[Goal (ice hockey)|goal]], as well as his 120th career AHL playoff [[Point (ice hockey)|point]].<ref>[http://www.caldercup.com/news/caldernews/index.html?article_id=256 Haydar sets AHL playoff scoring records] ''caldercup.com''. Retrieved on June 2, 2008.</ref> In the same game, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's [[Alex Goligoski]] set an AHL record for most points scored by a [[defenceman|defenseman]] in a single post-season with 26. This eclipsed the record set by former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defenseman [[Chris Kelleher]], who scored 25 points in the [[2001 Calder Cup Playoffs]].<ref>[http://www.caldercup.com/news/caldernews/index.html?article_id=258 Scoring correction gives Goligoski league record] ''caldercup.com''. Retrieved on June 2, 2008.</ref> Goligoski extended his record to 28 points before the playoffs ended.<ref>[http://stats.theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=top_scorers&subType=1&season_id=15&&leagueId=4&lastActive=&singleSeason= Top Scorers - 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs - Defencemen] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828041506/http://stats.theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=top_scorers |date=2008-08-28 }} ''theahl.com''. Retrieved on June 12, 2008.</ref>


==Playoff seeds==
==Playoff seeds==
After the [[2007–08 AHL season|2007–08 AHL regular season]], 16 teams qualified for the playoffs. The top four teams from each division qualified for the playoffs, except in the North division where the fourth playoff spot was taken by the fifth-placed team from the West division since the fifth-placed [[San Antonio Rampage]] earned more points than the [[Hamilton Bulldogs]] during the season. This is because the West division has 8 teams while the other three divisions have 7 teams each. Therefore, this was the only situation in which a crossover was possible.<ref>[http://www.caldercup.com/cup/rules/ Calder Cup playoff qualification rules] ''caldercup.com''. Retrieved on [[April 27]], [[2008]]</ref> The [[Providence Bruins]] were the Eastern Conference regular season champions as well as the [[Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy]] winners with the best overall regular season record. The [[Chicago Wolves]] were the Western Conference regular season champions.<ref>[http://stats.theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=standings&subType=0&season_id=12&league_id=4&lastActive= 2007-08 AHL Standings] ''caldercup.com''. Retrieved on [[April 27]], [[2008]]</ref>
After the [[2007–08 AHL season|2007–08 AHL regular season]], 16 teams qualified for the playoffs. The top four teams from each division qualified for the playoffs, except in the North division where the fourth playoff spot was taken by the fifth-placed team from the West division since the fifth-placed [[San Antonio Rampage]] earned more points than the [[Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL)|Hamilton Bulldogs]] during the season. This is because the West division has 8 teams while the other three divisions have 7 teams each. Therefore, this was the only situation in which a crossover was possible.<ref>[http://www.caldercup.com/cup/rules/ Calder Cup playoff qualification rules] ''caldercup.com''. Retrieved on April 27, 2008</ref> The [[Providence Bruins]] were the Eastern Conference regular season champions as well as the [[Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy]] winners with the best overall regular season record. The [[Chicago Wolves]] were the Western Conference regular season champions.<ref>[http://stats.theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=standings&subType=0&season_id=12&league_id=4&lastActive= 2007-08 AHL Standings] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080221172128/http://stats.theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=standings&subType=0&season_id=12&league_id=4&lastActive= |date=2008-02-21 }} ''caldercup.com''. Retrieved on April 27, 2008</ref>


===Eastern Conference===
===Eastern Conference===
====Atlantic Division====
====Atlantic Division====
#[[Providence Bruins]] - Eastern Conference regular season champions; Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy winners, 117 points
#[[Providence Bruins]] – Eastern Conference regular season champions; Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy winners, 117 points
#[[Hartford Wolf Pack]] - 110 points
#[[Hartford Wolf Pack]] – 110 points
#[[Portland Pirates]] - 99 points
#[[Portland Pirates]] – 99 points
#[[Manchester Monarchs]] - 88 points
#[[Manchester Monarchs (AHL)|Manchester Monarchs]] – 88 points


====East Division====
====East Division====
#[[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins]] - 101 points
#[[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins]] – 101 points
#[[Philadelphia Phantoms]] - 99 points
#[[Philadelphia Phantoms]] – 99 points
#[[Albany River Rats]] - 93 points
#[[Albany River Rats]] – 93 points
#[[Hershey Bears]] - 92 points
#[[Hershey Bears]] – 92 points


===Western Conference===
===Western Conference===
====North Division====
====North Division====
#[[Toronto Marlies]] - 109 points
#[[Toronto Marlies]] – 109 points
#[[Syracuse Crunch]] - 100 points
#[[Syracuse Crunch]] – 100 points
#[[Manitoba Moose]] - 99 points
#[[Manitoba Moose]] – 99 points
#[[San Antonio Rampage]] - 94 points (Fifth-place in West Division)
#[[San Antonio Rampage]] – 94 points (Fifth-place in West Division)


====West Division====
====West Division====
#[[Chicago Wolves]] - Western Conference regular season champions, 111 points
#[[Chicago Wolves]] – Western Conference regular season champions, 111 points
#[[Rockford IceHogs]] - 98 points
#[[Rockford IceHogs]] – 98 points
#[[Houston Aeros]] - 96 points
#[[Houston Aeros (1994–2013)|Houston Aeros]] – 96 points
#[[Milwaukee Admirals]] - 95 points
#[[Milwaukee Admirals]] – 95 points


==Bracket==
==Bracket==
{{16TeamBracket | RD1=Division Semifinals
{{16TeamBracket
| RD1=Division Semifinals
| RD2=Division Finals
| RD2=Division Finals
| RD3=Conference Finals
| RD3=Conference Finals
| RD4=Calder Cup Final
| RD4=Calder Cup Final
| group1='''Eastern Conference'''
| RD2-group1='''Eastern Conference'''
| group2='''Western Conference'''
| RD2-group2='''Western Conference'''
| subgroup1='''Atlantic Division'''
| RD1-group1='''Atlantic Division'''
| subgroup2='''East Division'''
| RD1-group2='''East Division'''
| subgroup3='''North Division'''
| RD1-group3='''North Division'''
| subgroup4='''West Division'''
| RD1-group4='''West Division'''

| RD1-seed01=A1
| RD1-seed01=A1
| RD1-team01='''[[Providence Bruins|Providence]]'''
| RD1-team01='''[[Providence Bruins|Providence]]'''
| RD1-seed02=A4
| RD1-seed02=A4
| RD1-team02=[[Manchester Monarchs|Manchester]]
| RD1-team02=[[Manchester Monarchs (AHL)|Manchester]]
| RD1-score01='''4'''
| RD1-score01='''4'''
| RD1-score02=0
| RD1-score02=0

| RD1-seed03=A2
| RD1-seed03=A2
| RD1-team03=[[Hartford Wolf Pack|Hartford]]
| RD1-team03=[[Hartford Wolf Pack|Hartford]]
| RD1-seed04=A3
| RD1-seed04=A3
| RD1-team04='''[[Portland Pirates|Portland]]'''
| RD1-team04='''[[Portland Pirates|Portland]]'''
| RD1-score03=1
| RD1-score03=1
| RD1-score04='''4'''
| RD1-score04='''4'''

| RD1-seed05=E1
| RD1-seed05=E1
| RD1-team05='''[[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins|Wilkes-Barre/Scranton]]'''
| RD1-team05='''[[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins|Wilkes-Barre/Scranton]]'''
| RD1-seed06=E4
| RD1-seed06=E4
| RD1-team06=[[Hershey Bears|Hershey]]
| RD1-team06=[[Hershey Bears|Hershey]]
| RD1-score05='''4'''
| RD1-score05='''4'''
| RD1-score06=1
| RD1-score06=1

| RD1-seed07=E2
| RD1-seed07=E2
| RD1-team07='''[[Philadelphia Phantoms|Philadelphia]]'''
| RD1-team07='''[[Philadelphia Phantoms|Philadelphia]]'''
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| RD1-team08=[[Albany River Rats|Albany]]
| RD1-team08=[[Albany River Rats|Albany]]
| RD1-score07='''4'''
| RD1-score07='''4'''
| RD1-score08=3
| RD1-score08=3
| RD1-seed09=N1

| RD1-seed09=N1
| RD1-team09='''[[Toronto Marlies|Toronto]]'''
| RD1-team09='''[[Toronto Marlies|Toronto]]'''
| RD1-seed10=W5
| RD1-seed10=W5
| RD1-team10=[[San Antonio Rampage|San Antonio]]
| RD1-team10=[[San Antonio Rampage|San Antonio]]
| RD1-score09='''4'''
| RD1-score09='''4'''
| RD1-score10=3
| RD1-score10=3

| RD1-seed11=N2
| RD1-seed11=N2
| RD1-team11='''[[Syracuse Crunch|Syracuse]]'''
| RD1-team11='''[[Syracuse Crunch|Syracuse]]'''
| RD1-seed12=N3
| RD1-seed12=N3
| RD1-team12=[[Manitoba Moose|Manitoba]]
| RD1-team12=[[Manitoba Moose|Manitoba]]
| RD1-score11='''4'''
| RD1-score11='''4'''
| RD1-score12=2
| RD1-score12=2

| RD1-seed13=W1
| RD1-seed13=W1
| RD1-team13='''[[Chicago Wolves|Chicago]]'''
| RD1-team13='''[[Chicago Wolves|Chicago]]'''
| RD1-seed14=W4
| RD1-seed14=W4
| RD1-team14=[[Milwaukee Admirals|Milwaukee]]
| RD1-team14=[[Milwaukee Admirals|Milwaukee]]
| RD1-score13='''4'''
| RD1-score13='''4'''
| RD1-score14=2
| RD1-score14=2

| RD1-seed15=W2
| RD1-seed15=W2
| RD1-team15='''[[Rockford IceHogs|Rockford]]'''
| RD1-team15='''[[Rockford IceHogs|Rockford]]'''
| RD1-seed16=W3
| RD1-seed16=W3
| RD1-team16=[[Houston Aeros|Houston]]
| RD1-team16=[[Houston Aeros (1994–2013)|Houston]]
| RD1-score15='''4'''
| RD1-score15='''4'''
| RD1-score16=1
| RD1-score16=1

| RD2-seed01=A1
| RD2-seed01=A1
| RD2-team01=[[Providence Bruins|Providence]]
| RD2-team01=[[Providence Bruins|Providence]]
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| RD2-score01=2
| RD2-score01=2
| RD2-score02='''4'''
| RD2-score02='''4'''

| RD2-seed03=E1
| RD2-seed03=E1
| RD2-team03='''[[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins|Wilkes-Barre/Scranton]]'''
| RD2-team03='''[[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins|Wilkes-Barre/Scranton]]'''
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| RD2-score03='''4'''
| RD2-score03='''4'''
| RD2-score04=1
| RD2-score04=1

| RD2-seed05=N1
| RD2-seed05=N1
| RD2-team05='''[[Toronto Marlies|Toronto]]'''
| RD2-team05='''[[Toronto Marlies|Toronto]]'''
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| RD2-score05='''4'''
| RD2-score05='''4'''
| RD2-score06=3
| RD2-score06=3

| RD2-seed07=W1
| RD2-seed07=W1
| RD2-team07='''[[Chicago Wolves|Chicago]]'''
| RD2-team07='''[[Chicago Wolves|Chicago]]'''
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| RD2-score07='''4'''
| RD2-score07='''4'''
| RD2-score08=3
| RD2-score08=3

| RD3-seed01=A3
| RD3-seed01=A3
| RD3-team01=[[Portland Pirates|Portland]]
| RD3-team01=[[Portland Pirates|Portland]]
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| RD3-score01=3
| RD3-score01=3
| RD3-score02='''4'''
| RD3-score02='''4'''

| RD3-seed03=N1
| RD3-seed03=N1
| RD3-team03=[[Toronto Marlies|Toronto]]
| RD3-team03=[[Toronto Marlies|Toronto]]
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| RD3-score03=1
| RD3-score03=1
| RD3-score04='''4'''
| RD3-score04='''4'''

| RD4-seed01=E1
| RD4-seed01=E1
| RD4-team01=[[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins|Wilkes-Barre/Scranton]]
| RD4-team01=[[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins|Wilkes-Barre/Scranton]]
| RD4-seed02=W1
| RD4-seed02=W1
| RD4-team02=[[Chicago Wolves|Chicago]]
| RD4-team02='''[[Chicago Wolves|Chicago]]'''
| RD4-score01=0
| RD4-score01=2
| RD4-score02=3
| RD4-score02='''4'''
}}
}}
In each round the team that earned more points during the regular season receives home ice advantage, meaning they receive the "extra" game on home-ice if the series reaches the maximum number of games. There is no set series format due to arena scheduling conflicts and travel considerations.<ref>[http://www.theahl.com/theahl/faqs/ Frequently asked questions] ''theahl.com''. Retrieved on [[May 12]], [[2008]].</ref>
In each round the team that earned more points during the regular season receives home ice advantage, meaning they receive the "extra" game on home-ice if the series reaches the maximum number of games. There is no set series format due to arena scheduling conflicts and travel considerations.<ref>[http://www.theahl.com/theahl/faqs/ Frequently asked questions] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509062308/http://www.theahl.com/theahl/faqs/ |date=2008-05-09 }} ''theahl.com''. Retrieved on May 12, 2008.</ref>


== Division Semifinals ==
== Division Semifinals ==
:<small>Note 1: ''All times are in [[Eastern Time Zone|Eastern Time]] ([[UTC-4]]).''</small><br>
:<small>Note 1: ''All times are in [[Eastern Daylight Time]] ([[UTC−4]]).''</small>
:<small>Note 2: ''Game times in italics signify games to be played only if necessary.''</small><br>
:<small>Note 2: ''Game times in italics signify games to be played only if necessary.''</small>
:<small>Note 3: ''Home team is listed first.''</small><br>
:<small>Note 3: ''Home team is listed first.''</small>


=== Eastern Conference ===
=== Eastern Conference ===
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|stadium1=[[Dunkin' Donuts Center]]
|stadium2=[[Verizon Wireless Arena]]
|stadium2=[[Verizon Wireless Arena]]
|date1=[[April 16]]
|date1=April 16
|score1=3 – 2
|score1=3 – 2
|ot1=OT
|home1=1
|won1=1
|won1=1
|ot1=1
|date2=[[April 18]]
|1-1-1 = ''No scoring''
|score2=2 - 0
|1-1-2 = [[Petr Kanko]] (1) - 14:47
|1-2-1 = 9:48 - ''sh'' - [[Wacey Rabbit]] (1)
|1-2-2 = ''No scoring''
|1-3-1 = 6:16 - [[Jeff Hoggan]] (1)
|1-3-2 = [[Matt Moulson]] (1) - 9:30
|1-4-1 = 9:01 - [[Pascal Pelletier]] (1)
|1-4-2 = ''No scoring''
|goalie1-1 = [[Tuukka Rask]] 25 saves / 27 shots
|goalie1-2 = [[Jonathan Bernier]] 34 saves / 37 shots

|date2=April 18
|score2=2 – 0
|home2=1
|won2=1
|won2=1
|2-1-1 = ''No scoring''
|date3=[[April 19]]
|2-1-2 = ''No scoring''
|score3=2 - 3
|2-2-1 = ''No scoring''
|ot3=OT
|2-2-2 = ''No scoring''
|2-3-1 = 16:54 - [[Jordan Knackstedt]] (1) <br /> 19:20 - ''en'' - [[Pascal Pelletier]] (2)
|2-3-2 = ''No scoring''
|goalie2-1 = [[Tuukka Rask]] 21 saves / 21 shots
|goalie2-2 = [[Jonathan Quick]] 38 saves / 39 shots

|date3=April 19
|score3=2 – 3
|ot3=1
|home3=2
|won3=1
|won3=1
|3-1-1 = 17:07 - [[T.J. Trevelyan]] (1)
|date4=[[April 21]]
|3-1-2 = ''No scoring''
|score4=2 - 3
|3-2-1 = ''No scoring''
|ot4=OT
|3-2-2 = ''No scoring''
|3-3-1 = 9:21 - [[Wacey Rabbit]] (2)
|3-3-2 = [[Troy Milam]] (1) - ''pp'' - 10:03 <br /> [[Matt Moulson]] (2) - ''pp'' - 13:41
|3-4-1 = 5:34 - ''sh'' - [[Jeff Hoggan]] (2)
|3-4-2 = ''No scoring''
|goalie3-1 = [[Tuukka Rask]] 33 saves / 35 shots
|goalie3-2 = [[Jonathan Bernier]] 31 saves / 34 shots

|date4=April 21
|score4=2 – 3
|home4=2
|won4=1
|won4=1
|ot4=1
|4-1-1 = ''No scoring''
|4-1-2 = ''No scoring''
|4-2-1 = ''No scoring''
|4-2-2 = 14:18 - [[David Meckler]] (1) <br /> 19:50 - [[Brady Murray]] (1)
|4-3-1 = [[Pascal Pelletier]] (3) - 5:41 <br /> [[Jeff Hoggan]] (3) - 15:10
|4-3-2 = ''No scoring''
|4-4-1 = [[Mārtiņš Karsums]] (1) - 0:46
|4-4-2 = ''No scoring''
|goalie4-1 = [[Tuukka Rask]] 22 saves / 24 shots
|goalie4-2 = [[Jonathan Bernier]] 24 saves / 27 shots

|series=Providence wins series 4 – 0
|series=Providence wins series 4 – 0
}}
}}
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|stadium1=[[XL Center]]
|stadium1=[[XL Center]]
|stadium2=[[Cumberland County Civic Center]]
|stadium2=[[Cumberland County Civic Center]]
|date1=[[April 16]]
|date1=April 16
|score1=3 - 1
|score1=3 – 1
|won1=1
|won1=1
|date2=[[April 17]]
|date2=April 17
|score2=2 - 3
|score2=2 – 3
|ot2=2OT
|ot2=2OT
|won2=2
|won2=2
|date3=[[April 19]]
|date3=April 19
|score3=3 - 2
|score3=3 – 2
|won3=2
|won3=2
|date4=[[April 20]]
|date4=April 20
|score4=4 - 3
|score4=4 – 3
|won4=2
|won4=2
|date5=[[April 22]]
|date5=April 22
|score5=2 - 3
|score5=2 – 3
|won5=2
|won5=2
|series=Portland wins series 4 – 1
|series=Portland wins series 4 – 1
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|stadium1=[[Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza]]
|stadium1=[[Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza]]
|stadium2=[[GIANT Center]]
|stadium2=[[GIANT Center]]
|date1=[[April 16]]
|date1=April 16
|home1=2
|home1=2
|score1=1 - 2
|score1=1 – 2
|ot1=OT
|ot1=OT
|won1=1
|won1=1
|date2=[[April 19]]
|date2=April 19
|score2=6 - 2
|score2=6 – 2
|won2=1
|won2=1
|date3=[[April 20]]
|date3=April 20
|home3=1
|home3=1
|score3=5 - 1
|score3=5 – 1
|won3=1
|won3=1
|date4=[[April 23]]
|date4=April 23
|score4=3 - 2
|score4=3 – 2
|ot4=OT
|ot4=OT
|won4=2
|won4=2
|date5=[[April 25]]
|date5=April 25
|score5=7 - 3
|score5=7 – 3
|won5=1
|won5=1
|series=Wilkes-Barre/Scranton wins series 4 – 1
|series=Wilkes-Barre/Scranton wins series 4 – 1
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===== (E2) Philadelphia Phantoms vs. (E3) Albany River Rats =====
===== (E2) Philadelphia Phantoms vs. (E3) Albany River Rats =====

Game five was the longest game in AHL history at the time at 82 minutes, 58 seconds of overtime play. It is now the second longest game in AHL history. Philadelphia's Michael Leighton faced 101 shots and made 98 saves, which remains the AHL record.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theahl.com/marathon-men-phantoms-win-longest-ahl-game-ever|title=Marathon men: Phantoms win longest AHL game ever}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theahl.com/leighton-announces-retirement-after-18-pro-seasons|title=Leighton announces retirement after 18 pro seasons}}</ref>
{{NHLPlayoffs
{{NHLPlayoffs
|team1=Philadelphia Phantoms
|team1=Philadelphia Phantoms
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|stadium1=[[Wachovia Center]]<ref name=calder2008/>
|stadium1=[[Wachovia Center]]<ref name=calder2008/>
|stadium2=[[Times Union Center]]
|stadium2=[[Times Union Center]]
|date1=[[April 16]]
|date1=April 16
|home1=2
|home1=2
|score1=4 - 0
|score1=4 – 0
|won1=2
|won1=2
|date2=[[April 18]]
|date2=April 18
|score2=3 - 0
|score2=3 – 0
|won2=1
|won2=1
|date3=[[April 20]]
|date3=April 20
|home3=1
|home3=1
|score3=1 - 4
|score3=1 – 4
|won3=2
|won3=2
|date4=[[April 22]]
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==Conference Finals==
==Conference finals==
===Eastern Conference===
===Eastern Conference===
====(E1) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. (A3) Portland Pirates====
====(E1) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. (A3) Portland Pirates====
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:2008 in ice hockey|Calder Cup]]
[[Category:2007–08 AHL season|Calder Cup]]
[[Category:Calder Cup playoffs]]

Latest revision as of 18:52, 31 December 2024

2008 Calder Cup playoffs
Tournament details
DatesApril 16 – June 10, 2008
Teams16
Final positions
ChampionsChicago Wolves
Runner-upWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
← 2007
2009 →

The 2008 Calder Cup playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 16, 2008.[1] The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for division semifinals, finals and conference finals. The conference champions played a best-of-7 series for the Calder Cup. The Calder Cup Final ended on June 10, 2008 with the Chicago Wolves defeating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, four games to two, to win the second Calder Cup in team history. Jason Krog won the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as playoff MVP, after having already been named the regular-season MVP. Krog also tied the AHL record for most assists in one playoff with 26.[2]

In Game 5 of the East Division Semifinals between the Philadelphia Phantoms and Albany River Rats, Ryan Potulny of Philadelphia scored 2:58 into the fifth overtime period, ending what was longest game in AHL history.[3] In 2018 a game would last until 6:48 into the fifth overtime period, setting a new record. Chicago's Darren Haydar set two AHL playoff scoring records in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Final by recording his 52nd career AHL playoff goal, as well as his 120th career AHL playoff point.[4] In the same game, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Alex Goligoski set an AHL record for most points scored by a defenseman in a single post-season with 26. This eclipsed the record set by former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defenseman Chris Kelleher, who scored 25 points in the 2001 Calder Cup Playoffs.[5] Goligoski extended his record to 28 points before the playoffs ended.[6]

Playoff seeds

[edit]

After the 2007–08 AHL regular season, 16 teams qualified for the playoffs. The top four teams from each division qualified for the playoffs, except in the North division where the fourth playoff spot was taken by the fifth-placed team from the West division since the fifth-placed San Antonio Rampage earned more points than the Hamilton Bulldogs during the season. This is because the West division has 8 teams while the other three divisions have 7 teams each. Therefore, this was the only situation in which a crossover was possible.[7] The Providence Bruins were the Eastern Conference regular season champions as well as the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy winners with the best overall regular season record. The Chicago Wolves were the Western Conference regular season champions.[8]

Eastern Conference

[edit]

Atlantic Division

[edit]
  1. Providence Bruins – Eastern Conference regular season champions; Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy winners, 117 points
  2. Hartford Wolf Pack – 110 points
  3. Portland Pirates – 99 points
  4. Manchester Monarchs – 88 points

East Division

[edit]
  1. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins – 101 points
  2. Philadelphia Phantoms – 99 points
  3. Albany River Rats – 93 points
  4. Hershey Bears – 92 points

Western Conference

[edit]

North Division

[edit]
  1. Toronto Marlies – 109 points
  2. Syracuse Crunch – 100 points
  3. Manitoba Moose – 99 points
  4. San Antonio Rampage – 94 points (Fifth-place in West Division)

West Division

[edit]
  1. Chicago Wolves – Western Conference regular season champions, 111 points
  2. Rockford IceHogs – 98 points
  3. Houston Aeros – 96 points
  4. Milwaukee Admirals – 95 points

Bracket

[edit]
Division Semifinals Division Finals Conference Finals Calder Cup Final
            
A1 Providence 4
A4 Manchester 0
A1 Providence 2
Atlantic Division
A3 Portland 4
A2 Hartford 1
A3 Portland 4
A3 Portland 3
Eastern Conference
E1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4
E1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4
E4 Hershey 1
E1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4
East Division
E2 Philadelphia 1
E2 Philadelphia 4
E3 Albany 3
E1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2
W1 Chicago 4
N1 Toronto 4
W5 San Antonio 3
N1 Toronto 4
North Division
N2 Syracuse 3
N2 Syracuse 4
N3 Manitoba 2
N1 Toronto 1
Western Conference
W1 Chicago 4
W1 Chicago 4
W4 Milwaukee 2
W1 Chicago 4
West Division
W2 Rockford 3
W2 Rockford 4
W3 Houston 1

In each round the team that earned more points during the regular season receives home ice advantage, meaning they receive the "extra" game on home-ice if the series reaches the maximum number of games. There is no set series format due to arena scheduling conflicts and travel considerations.[9]

Division Semifinals

[edit]
Note 1: All times are in Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4).
Note 2: Game times in italics signify games to be played only if necessary.
Note 3: Home team is listed first.

Eastern Conference

[edit]

Atlantic Division

[edit]
(A1) Providence Bruins vs. (A4) Manchester Monarchs
[edit]
April 16 Providence Bruins 3 – 2 OT Manchester Monarchs Dunkin' Donuts Center  
No scoring First period Petr Kanko (1) - 14:47
9:48 - sh - Wacey Rabbit (1) Second period No scoring
6:16 - Jeff Hoggan (1) Third period Matt Moulson (1) - 9:30
9:01 - Pascal Pelletier (1) First overtime period No scoring
Tuukka Rask 25 saves / 27 shots Goalie stats Jonathan Bernier 34 saves / 37 shots
April 18 Providence Bruins 2 – 0 Manchester Monarchs Dunkin' Donuts Center  
No scoring First period No scoring
No scoring Second period No scoring
16:54 - Jordan Knackstedt (1)
19:20 - en - Pascal Pelletier (2) 		Third period No scoring
Tuukka Rask 21 saves / 21 shots Goalie stats Jonathan Quick 38 saves / 39 shots
April 19 Manchester Monarchs 2 – 3 OT Providence Bruins Verizon Wireless Arena  
No scoring First period 17:07 - T.J. Trevelyan (1)
No scoring Second period No scoring
Troy Milam (1) - pp - 10:03
Matt Moulson (2) - pp - 13:41 		Third period 9:21 - Wacey Rabbit (2)
No scoring First overtime period 5:34 - sh - Jeff Hoggan (2)
Jonathan Bernier 31 saves / 34 shots Goalie stats Tuukka Rask 33 saves / 35 shots
April 21 Manchester Monarchs 2 – 3 OT Providence Bruins Verizon Wireless Arena  
No scoring First period No scoring
14:18 - David Meckler (1)
19:50 - Brady Murray (1) 		Second period No scoring
No scoring Third period Pascal Pelletier (3) - 5:41
Jeff Hoggan (3) - 15:10
No scoring First overtime period Mārtiņš Karsums (1) - 0:46
Jonathan Bernier 24 saves / 27 shots Goalie stats Tuukka Rask 22 saves / 24 shots
Providence wins series 4 – 0


(A2) Hartford Wolf Pack vs. (A3) Portland Pirates
[edit]
April 16 Hartford Wolf Pack 3 – 1 Portland Pirates XL Center
April 17 Hartford Wolf Pack 2 – 3 2OT Portland Pirates XL Center
April 19 Portland Pirates 3 – 2 Hartford Wolf Pack Cumberland County Civic Center
April 20 Portland Pirates 4 – 3 Hartford Wolf Pack Cumberland County Civic Center
April 22 Hartford Wolf Pack 2 – 3 Portland Pirates XL Center
Portland wins series 4 – 1


East Division

[edit]
(E1) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. (E4) Hershey Bears
[edit]
April 16 Hershey Bears 1 – 2 OT Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins GIANT Center
April 19 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 6 – 2 Hershey Bears Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
April 20 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 5 – 1 Hershey Bears Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
April 23 Hershey Bears 3 – 2 OT Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins GIANT Center
April 25 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 7 – 3 Hershey Bears Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton wins series 4 – 1


(E2) Philadelphia Phantoms vs. (E3) Albany River Rats
[edit]

Game five was the longest game in AHL history at the time at 82 minutes, 58 seconds of overtime play. It is now the second longest game in AHL history. Philadelphia's Michael Leighton faced 101 shots and made 98 saves, which remains the AHL record.[10][11]

April 16 Albany River Rats 4 – 0 Philadelphia Phantoms Times Union Center
April 18 Philadelphia Phantoms 3 – 0 Albany River Rats Wachovia Center[1]
April 20 Philadelphia Phantoms 1 – 4 Albany River Rats Wachovia Center[1]
April 22 Albany River Rats 1 – 2 Philadelphia Phantoms Times Union Center
April 24 Albany River Rats 2 – 3 5OT Philadelphia Phantoms Times Union Center
April 26 Philadelphia Phantoms 0 – 1 OT Albany River Rats Wachovia Center[1]
April 29 Philadelphia Phantoms 2 – 0 Albany River Rats Wachovia Center[1]
Philadelphia wins series 4 – 3


Western Conference

[edit]

North Division

[edit]
(N1) Toronto Marlies vs. (W5) San Antonio Rampage
[edit]
April 16 Toronto Marlies 4 – 3 San Antonio Rampage Ricoh Coliseum
April 18 Toronto Marlies 3 – 6 San Antonio Rampage Ricoh Coliseum
April 21 San Antonio Rampage 3 – 2 Toronto Marlies AT&T Center
April 23 San Antonio Rampage 2 – 3 Toronto Marlies AT&T Center
April 25 San Antonio Rampage 1 – 2 Toronto Marlies AT&T Center
April 27 Toronto Marlies 0 – 3 San Antonio Rampage Ricoh Coliseum
April 28 Toronto Marlies 2 – 1 San Antonio Rampage Ricoh Coliseum
Toronto wins series 4 – 3


(N2) Syracuse Crunch vs. (N3) Manitoba Moose
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April 18 Syracuse Crunch 2 – 1 OT Manitoba Moose War Memorial at Oncenter
April 19 Syracuse Crunch 2 – 3 OT Manitoba Moose War Memorial at Oncenter
April 22 Manitoba Moose 1 – 2 OT Syracuse Crunch MTS Centre
April 25 Manitoba Moose 5 – 2 Syracuse Crunch MTS Centre
April 26 Manitoba Moose 2 – 3 OT Syracuse Crunch MTS Centre
April 28 Syracuse Crunch 3 – 2 OT Manitoba Moose War Memorial at Oncenter
Syracuse wins series 4 – 2


West Division

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(W1) Chicago Wolves vs. (W4) Milwaukee Admirals
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April 16 Chicago Wolves 3 – 4 OT Milwaukee Admirals Allstate Arena  
No scoring First period No scoring
12:07 - Brett Sterling (1)
Bryan Little (1) - 19:48 		Second period 2:14 - pp - Josh Langfeld (1)
Jesse Schultz (1) - 1:23 Third period 5:43 - pp - Josh Langfeld (2)
Josh Langfeld (3) - 13:04
No scoring First overtime period Cal O'Reilly (1) - 6:07
Ondřej Pavelec (21 saves / 25 shots) Goalie stats Pekka Rinne (34 saves / 37 shots)
April 18 Chicago Wolves 2 – 1 Milwaukee Admirals Allstate Arena
April 20 Milwaukee Admirals 3 – 4 OT Chicago Wolves Bradley Center
April 23 Milwaukee Admirals 2 – 0 Chicago Wolves Bradley Center
April 24 Chicago Wolves 4 – 1 Milwaukee Admirals Allstate Arena
April 26 Milwaukee Admirals 0 – 3 Chicago Wolves Bradley Center
Chicago wins series 4 – 2


(W2) Rockford IceHogs vs. (W3) Houston Aeros
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April 18 Rockford IceHogs 3 – 1 Houston Aeros Rockford MetroCentre
April 19 Rockford IceHogs 0 – 1 2OT Houston Aeros Rockford MetroCentre
April 22 Houston Aeros 1 – 2 Rockford IceHogs Toyota Center
April 24 Houston Aeros 1 – 2 Rockford IceHogs Toyota Center
April 25 Houston Aeros 2 – 5 Rockford IceHogs Toyota Center
Rockford wins series 4 – 1


Division Finals

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Eastern Conference

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Atlantic Division

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(A1) Providence Bruins vs. (A3) Portland Pirates
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April 26 Providence Bruins 4 – 0 Portland Pirates Dunkin' Donuts Center
April 27 Providence Bruins 7 – 1 Portland Pirates Dunkin' Donuts Center
May 2 Portland Pirates 4 – 3 OT Providence Bruins Cumberland County Civic Center
May 4 Portland Pirates 3 – 2 OT Providence Bruins Cumberland County Civic Center
May 6 Portland Pirates 3 – 2 Providence Bruins Cumberland County Civic Center
May 9 Providence Bruins 4 – 5 Portland Pirates Dunkin' Donuts Center
Portland wins series 4 – 2


East Division

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(E1) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. (E2) Philadelphia Phantoms
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May 1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2 – 5 Philadelphia Phantoms Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
May 3 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 5 – 4 OT Philadelphia Phantoms Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
May 5 Philadelphia Phantoms 2 – 3 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Wachovia Center[1]
May 7 Philadelphia Phantoms 4 – 8 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Wachovia Center[1]
May 9 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 3 – 1 Philadelphia Phantoms Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton wins series 4 – 1


Western Conference

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North Division

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(N1) Toronto Marlies vs. (N2) Syracuse Crunch
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May 2 Toronto Marlies 1 – 5 Syracuse Crunch Ricoh Coliseum
May 4 Toronto Marlies 1 – 3 Syracuse Crunch Ricoh Coliseum
May 6 Syracuse Crunch 2 – 8 Toronto Marlies War Memorial at Oncenter
May 7 Syracuse Crunch 5 – 4 OT Toronto Marlies War Memorial at Oncenter
May 9 Toronto Marlies 4 – 3 OT Syracuse Crunch Ricoh Coliseum
May 10 Syracuse Crunch 2 – 3 Toronto Marlies War Memorial at Oncenter
May 12 Toronto Marlies 3 – 2 Syracuse Crunch Ricoh Coliseum
Toronto wins series 4 – 3


West Division

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(W1) Chicago Wolves vs. (W2) Rockford IceHogs
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May 1 Chicago Wolves 4 – 1 Rockford IceHogs Allstate Arena
May 3 Chicago Wolves 7 – 3 Rockford IceHogs Allstate Arena
May 4 Rockford IceHogs 3 – 1 Chicago Wolves Rockford MetroCentre
May 7 Rockford IceHogs 3 – 2 Chicago Wolves Rockford MetroCentre
May 9 Chicago Wolves 1 – 5 Rockford IceHogs Allstate Arena
May 11 Rockford IceHogs 3 – 4 Chicago Wolves Rockford MetroCentre
May 13 Chicago Wolves 4 – 1 Rockford IceHogs Allstate Arena
Chicago wins series 4 – 3


Conference finals

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Eastern Conference

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(E1) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. (A3) Portland Pirates

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May 14 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2 – 0 Portland Pirates Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
May 15 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2 – 3 Portland Pirates Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
May 18 Portland Pirates 5 – 2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Cumberland County Civic Center
May 20 Portland Pirates 3 – 4 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Cumberland County Civic Center
May 21 Portland Pirates 2 – 1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Cumberland County Civic Center
May 23 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 4 – 3 OT Portland Pirates Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
May 24 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 3 – 2 Portland Pirates Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton wins series 4-3


Western Conference

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(W1) Chicago Wolves vs. (N1) Toronto Marlies

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May 16 Chicago Wolves 4 – 1 Toronto Marlies Allstate Arena
May 18 Chicago Wolves 5 – 0 Toronto Marlies Allstate Arena
May 20 Toronto Marlies 1 – 4 Chicago Wolves Ricoh Coliseum
May 21 Toronto Marlies 6 – 1 Chicago Wolves Ricoh Coliseum
May 23 Chicago Wolves 4 – 2 Toronto Marlies Allstate Arena
Chicago wins series 4 – 1


Calder Cup Final

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(W1) Chicago Wolves vs. (E1) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

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May 29 Chicago Wolves 5 – 4 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Allstate Arena
June 1 Chicago Wolves 4 – 2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Allstate Arena
June 4 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 1 – 6 Chicago Wolves Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
June 6 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 3 – 2 Chicago Wolves Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
June 7 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 5 – 1 Chicago Wolves Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
June 10 Chicago Wolves 5 – 2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Allstate Arena
Chicago wins series 4 – 2


See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs caldercup.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2008
  2. ^ Alpha Wolves: Chicago reclaims Calder Cup caldercup.com. Retrieved on June 10, 2008.
  3. ^ Phantoms win longest game in AHL history TheAHL.com. Retrieved on June 8, 2014
  4. ^ Haydar sets AHL playoff scoring records caldercup.com. Retrieved on June 2, 2008.
  5. ^ Scoring correction gives Goligoski league record caldercup.com. Retrieved on June 2, 2008.
  6. ^ Top Scorers - 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs - Defencemen Archived 2008-08-28 at the Wayback Machine theahl.com. Retrieved on June 12, 2008.
  7. ^ Calder Cup playoff qualification rules caldercup.com. Retrieved on April 27, 2008
  8. ^ 2007-08 AHL Standings Archived 2008-02-21 at the Wayback Machine caldercup.com. Retrieved on April 27, 2008
  9. ^ Frequently asked questions Archived 2008-05-09 at the Wayback Machine theahl.com. Retrieved on May 12, 2008.
  10. ^ "Marathon men: Phantoms win longest AHL game ever".
  11. ^ "Leighton announces retirement after 18 pro seasons".
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