1979–80 AHL season

1979–80 AHL season
LeagueAmerican Hockey League
SportIce hockey
Regular season
F. G. "Teddy" Oke TrophyNew Brunswick Hawks
Season MVPNorm Dube
Top scorerNorm Dube
Playoffs
ChampionsHershey Bears
  Runners-upNew Brunswick Hawks

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.