This is the 2019-20 American Hockey League season. This is the league's 84th season.
Suspension of Play[]
The league released the following statement on March 12, 2020: With the health and safety of our players, officials, staff and fans of primary importance, the American Hockey League has announced the suspension of play until further notice, effective immediately, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
The AHL will continue to monitor developments and will provide updates on the 2019-20 season at the appropriate time.[1]
On May 11, 2020 the league officially announced that the balance of the season would be cancelled.[2]
Membership Changes[]
- None for 2019-20 season
- In February of 2020 the owners of the Vegas Golden Knights purchased the San Antonio Rampage and announced pending approval of the sale that the franchise would be relocated to the Las Vegas area for 2020-21. On May 28th the team was announced as being the Henderson Silver Knights. The team will be based out of the Orleans Arena in Summerlin, Nevada for the 2020-21 season and would then relocate to the Henderson Event Center some time during the 2021-22 season.
Teams[]
Standings[]
y– indicates team has clinched division and a playoff spot
x– indicates team has clinched a playoff spot
e– indicates team has been eliminated from playoff contention
Eastern Conference[]
As of March 11, 2020[3]
| Atlantic Division | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | Pts% | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Bruins (BOS) | 62 | 38 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 82 | .661 | 197 | 154 |
| Hershey Bears (WSH) | 62 | 37 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 81 | .653 | 187 | 157 |
| Charlotte Checkers (CAR) | 61 | 34 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 73 | .598 | 202 | 172 |
| Hartford Wolf Pack (NYR) | 62 | 31 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 73 | .589 | 171 | 173 |
| Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (PIT) | 63 | 29 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 66 | .524 | 164 | 193 |
| Springfield Thunderbirds (FLA) | 61 | 31 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 65 | .533 | 190 | 186 |
| Lehigh Valley Phantoms (PHI) | 62 | 24 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 58 | .468 | 161 | 186 |
| Bridgeport Sound Tigers (NYI) | 63 | 23 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 53 | .421 | 152 | 206 |
| North Division | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | Pts% | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Senators (OTT) | 63 | 38 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 81 | .643 | 234 | 197 |
| Rochester Americans (BUF) | 62 | 33 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 75 | .605 | 181 | 173 |
| Utica Comets (VAN) | 61 | 34 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 73 | .598 | 210 | 186 |
| Binghamton Devils (NJ) | 62 | 34 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 72 | .581 | 189 | 182 |
| Syracuse Crunch (TB) | 62 | 30 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 69 | .556 | 202 | 210 |
| Laval Rocket (MTL) | 62 | 30 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 68 | .548 | 183 | 182 |
| Toronto Marlies (TOR) | 61 | 29 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 63 | .516 | 206 | 212 |
| Cleveland Monsters (CBJ) | 62 | 24 | 31 | 5 | 2 | 55 | .444 | 159 | 192 |
Western Conference[]
As of March 11, 2020[3]
| Central Division | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | Pts% | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Admirals (NSH) | 63 | 41 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 90 | .714 | 211 | 141 |
| Iowa Wild (MIN) | 63 | 37 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 82 | .651 | 194 | 171 |
| Grand Rapids Griffins (DET) | 63 | 29 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 65 | .516 | 177 | 193 |
| Chicago Wolves (VGK) | 61 | 27 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 62 | .508 | 155 | 175 |
| Rockford IceHogs (CHI) | 63 | 29 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 62 | .492 | 156 | 187 |
| Texas Stars (DAL) | 62 | 27 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 61 | .492 | 171 | 192 |
| San Antonio Rampage (STL) | 61 | 24 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 60 | .492 | 161 | 184 |
| Manitoba Moose (WPG) | 61 | 27 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 55 | .451 | 160 | 190 |
| Pacific Division | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | Pts% | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Roadrunners (ARI) | 58 | 36 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 75 | .647 | 198 | 163 |
| Colorado Eagles (COL) | 56 | 34 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 72 | .643 | 188 | 162 |
| Stockton Heat (CGY) | 55 | 30 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 68 | .618 | 194 | 170 |
| San Diego Gulls (ANA) | 57 | 30 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 68 | .596 | 185 | 164 |
| Ontario Reign (LA) | 57 | 29 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 64 | .561 | 166 | 198 |
| Bakersfield Condors (EDM) | 56 | 21 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 50 | .446 | 162 | 202 |
| San Jose Barracuda (SJ) | 55 | 21 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 49 | .445 | 179 | 192 |
Calder Cup Playoffs[]
Playoff format[]
The top four teams in each division ranked by points qualify for the 2020 Calder Cup playoffs.
The 2020 Calder Cup playoffs features a divisional playoff format, leading to conference finals and ultimately the Calder Cup finals. The division semifinals are best-of-five series; all subsequent rounds are best-of-seven.
References[]
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