American Hockey League Celebrates 90th Season; Remains Top Player Development Source for NHL

The American Hockey League, established in 1936, comprises 32 teams operating as affiliates for each National Hockey League organization.
American Hockey League Celebrates 90th Season; Remains Top Player Development Source for NHL
Clay Stevenson (31) of Hershey Bears skates against the Providence Bruins at the Giant Center in Hershey, Penn., on Jan. 5, 2025. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
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The American Hockey League (AHL) is celebrating its 90th birthday.

They must be doing something right in the ultra-competitive world of sports and entertainment to continue on as a respected league, second only to the parent National Hockey League (NHL), and to be in business for 90 years.

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