The 1966–67 AHL season was the 31st season of the American Hockey League. Nine teams played 72 games each in the schedule. The Pittsburgh Hornets finished first overall in the regular season, and won their first Calder Cup championship since being resurrected in 1961–62. It would also be the final season for Pittsburgh in the AHL, replaced by the NHL's Penguins the next season.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey Bears | 72 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 86 | 273 | 216 |
| Baltimore Clippers | 72 | 35 | 27 | 10 | 80 | 252 | 247 |
| Quebec Aces | 72 | 35 | 30 | 7 | 77 | 275 | 249 |
| Springfield Indians | 72 | 32 | 31 | 9 | 73 | 267 | 261 |
| Providence Reds | 72 | 13 | 46 | 13 | 39 | 210 | 329 |
| West | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Hornets | 72 | 41 | 21 | 10 | 92 | 282 | 209 |
| Rochester Americans | 72 | 38 | 25 | 9 | 85 | 300 | 223 |
| Cleveland Barons | 72 | 36 | 27 | 9 | 81 | 284 | 230 |
| Buffalo Bisons | 72 | 14 | 51 | 7 | 35 | 207 | 386 |
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gord Labossiere | Quebec Aces | 72 | 40 | 55 | 95 | 71 |
| Wayne Hicks | Quebec Aces | 72 | 31 | 60 | 91 | 34 |
| Willie Marshall | Baltimore Clippers | 68 | 33 | 56 | 89 | 22 |
| Roger DeJordy | Hershey Bears | 72 | 52 | 32 | 84 | 10 |
| Mike Nykoluk | Hershey Bears | 72 | 16 | 68 | 84 | 26 |
| Eddie Joyal | Rochester Americans | 70 | 32 | 51 | 83 | 10 |
| Dick Gamble | Rochester Americans | 72 | 46 | 37 | 83 | 22 |
| Jeannot Gilbert | Hershey Bears | 72 | 26 | 57 | 83 | 48 |
| Gene Ubriaco | Hershey Bears | 69 | 38 | 43 | 81 | 50 |
| Calder Cup Playoff champions: |
Pittsburgh Hornets |
| F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy Regular Season champions, East Division: |
Hershey Bears |
| John D. Chick Trophy Regular Season champions, West Division: |
Pittsburgh Hornets |
| Les Cunningham Award Most valuable player: |
Mike Nykoluk - Hershey Bears |
| John B. Sollenberger Trophy Top point scorer: |
Gord Labossiere - Quebec Aces |
| Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award Rookie of the year: |
Bob Rivard - Quebec Aces |
| Eddie Shore Award Defenceman of the year: |
Bob McCord - Pittsburgh Hornets |
| Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award Lowest goals against average: |
Andre Gill - Hershey Bears |
| James C. Hendy Memorial Award Most outstanding executive: |
Louis A.R. Pieri (posthumously) |
| James H. Ellery Memorial Award Outstanding media coverage: |
Roland Sabourin, Quebec |
| Preceded by 1965–66 AHL season |
AHL seasons | Succeeded by 1967–68 AHL season |
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