© Harrison Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/948f17d7-ec3c-4070-abc9-33d6a32838a9.webp] © Harrison Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The back-to-back defending Calder Cup champions are the first team to clinch a spot in the 2025 AHL Playoffs. After a 5-2 win over the 2022 Calder Cup champion Chicago Wolves on Mar. 16 the Hershey Bears are the first team to clinch a playoff spot. The Bears currently lead the Atlantic Division with a record of 37-15-5-1 and 80 points. They lead the league in road points percentage with a 20-3-4-1 record. Hershey defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds in both the 2023 and 2024 Calder Cup Finals. They look to join the 1960-62 Springfield Indians as the only teams to win three straight Calder Cups. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
