AHL
Sports abbreviation · Sports League and Organization
| Stands for | American Hockey League |
|---|---|
| Categories | Sports |
AHL stands for American Hockey League, a sports league and organization abbreviation.
Top development league for the NHL, with 32 teams, nearly all affiliated with a single NHL club. Its playoff champion receives the Calder Cup, first awarded in 1937.
Example: The Wild recalled the defenseman from the AHL after two injuries on their blue line.
Usage notes
Formed in 1936 when the Canadian-American Hockey League and the International Hockey League combined; the name American Hockey League was adopted in 1940. Headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts. Players on two-way contracts can be moved between the NHL and AHL during the season, so "sent down to the AHL" is a common transaction line.
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