1988–89 AHL season

The 1988–89 AHL season was the 53rd season of the American Hockey League. Fourteen teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The league abandoned awarding points for an overtime loss. The Sherbrooke Canadiens finished first overall in the regular season. The Adirondack Red Wings won their third Calder Cup championship.

Team changes

 * The Nova Scotia Oilers move to Sydney, Nova Scotia, becoming the Cape Breton Oilers.
 * The Fredericton Express move to Halifax, Nova Scotia, becoming the Halifax Citadels.

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

Calder Cup playoffs
See 1989 Calder Cup Playoffs

Trophy and award winners

 * Team awards
 * Individual awards
 * Other awards