1979–80 AHL season

The 1979–80 AHL season was the 44th season of the American Hockey League. Ten teams were scheduled to play 80 games each. The New Haven Nighthawks finished first overall in the regular season. The Hershey Bears won their sixth Calder Cup championship.

Team changes

 * The Adirondack Red Wings join the AHL as an expansion team, based in Glens Falls, New York, playing in the North Division.
 * The Philadelphia Firebirds move to Syracuse, New York becoming the Syracuse Firebirds.

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

Trophy and award winners

 * Team awards
 * Individual awards
 * Other awards