1987–88 AHL season

The 1987–88 AHL season was the 52nd season of the American Hockey League. Fourteen teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The league abandoned shootout, but continues to award points for an overtime loss. The Hershey Bears finished first overall in the regular season, and won their seventh Calder Cup championship.

Team changes

 * The Utica Devils join the AHL as an expansion team, based in Utica, New York, playing in the South Division.
 * The Moncton Golden Flames become the Moncton Hawks.
 * The New Haven Nighthawks & Springfield Indians switch divisions from South to North.
 * The Adirondack Red Wings switch divisions from North to South.

Final standings
''Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime losses; 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
See 1988 Calder Cup Playoffs

Trophy and award winners

 * Team awards
 * Individual awards
 * Other awards