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;

Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
 * complete list

Calder Cup playoffs

 * First round
 * Providence Reds defeated Buffalo Bisons 3 games to 2.
 * Cleveland Barons defeated Pittsburgh Hornets 3 games to 1.
 * Finals
 * Providence Reds defeated Cleveland Barons 4 games to 0, to win the Calder Cup.
 * list of scores

All Star Classic
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