AHL teams list in alphabetical order, NHL affiliates, location

Current AHL (American Hockey League) teams list in alphabetical order, NHL affiliates, location

Learn more about the current AHL (American Hockey League) teams in alphabetical order, including their NHL affiliates and location.

The American Hockey League (AHL) is a hockey league that serves as the primary developmental league of the National Hockey League (NHL). It comprises 32 fully professional teams with affiliations with an NHL team. The AHL consists of 26 pro ice hockey teams in the United States and 6 in Canada.

Here is the list of all American Hockey League (AHL) teams in alphabetical order:

1. Abbotsford Canucks

NHL Affiliate: Vancouver Canucks

The Abbotsford Canucks are based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and are one of the six Canadian teams in the AHL. The team began play in the 2021–22 season and currently host their home games at Rogers Forum.

The Abbotsford Canucks are part of the AHL Western Conference Pacific Division and are an affiliate of the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks.

2. Bakersfield Condors

NHL Affiliate: Edmonton Oilers

The Bakersfield Condors are based in Bakersfield, California. The team is an affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers. They currently play their home games at Dignity Health Arena and are part of the Western Conference Pacific Division.

3. Belleville Senators

NHL Affiliate: Ottawa Senators

The next team on our list is the Belleville Senators, which is based in Belleville, Ontario. They are an affiliate of the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Ottawa Senators and currently play their home games at CAA Arena.

The Belleville Senators are part of the Eastern Conference North Division. They are also one of the six Canadian teams in the AHL.

4. Bridgeport Islanders

NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders

The Bridgeport Islanders are based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and are an affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders. The team plays their home games at the Total Mortgage Arena and is part of the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division.

5. Calgary Wranglers

NHL Affiliate: Calgary Flames

The Calgary Wranglers are a Canadian franchise in the AHL based in Calgary. They are an affiliate of the National Hockey League's Calgary Flames.

The Calgary Wranglers are members of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. They currently play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

6. Charlotte Checkers

NHL Affiliate: Florida Panthers

The Charlotte Checkers are based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team is an affiliate of the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League. They currently play their home games at Bojangles' Coliseum.

7. Chicago Wolves

NHL Affiliate: Carolina Hurricanes

The Chicago Wolves are based in Rosemont, Illinois, and are an affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team plays their home games at the Allstate Arena as members of the Central Division in the Western Conference.

8. Cleveland Monsters

NHL Affiliate: Columbus Blue Jackets

The Cleveland Monsters are based in Cleveland and are an affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The team plays their home games at Rocket Arena and is part of the North Division in the Eastern Conference.

9. Coachella Valley Firebirds

NHL Affiliate: Seattle Kraken

The Coachella Valley Firebirds are based in the Coachella Valley, Thousand Palms, California. The team is an affiliate of the NHL side Seattle Kraken. They are members of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and currently play their home games at Acrisure Arena.

10. Colorado Eagles

NHL Affiliate: Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Eagles are based in Loveland, Colorado, and are members of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. The team plays their home games at Blue Arena and are an affiliate of the NHL side Colorado Avalanche.

11. Grand Rapids Griffins

NHL Affiliate: Detroit Red Wings

The Grand Rapids Griffins are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and are members of the Central Division in the Western Conference. They currently play their home games at Van Andel Arena and are affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.

12. Hartford Wolf Pack

NHL Affiliate: New York Rangers

The Hartford Wolf Pack is based in Hartford, Connecticut. They play their home games at the PeoplesBank Arena. They're affiliates of the New York Rangers and compete as members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

13. Hershey Bears

NHL Affiliate: Washington Capitals

The Hershey Bears are based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and are part of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team is affiliated with the Washington Capitals.

14. Henderson Silver Knights

NHL Affiliate: Vegas Golden Knights

The Henderson Silver Knights are based in Henderson, Nevada, and are an affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights. They currently play their home games at Lee's Family Forum and are part of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.

15. Iowa Wild

NHL Affiliate: Minnesota Wild

The Iowa Wild are based in Des Moines, Iowa, and are an affiliate of the Minnesota Wild. They currently play their home games at Casey's Center and are part of the Central Division in the Western Conference.

16. Laval Rocket

NHL Affiliate: Montreal Canadiens

The Laval Rocket are based in Laval, Quebec, and are an affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens and currently play their home games at Place Bell. They are members of the North Division in the Eastern Conference.

17. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

NHL Affiliate: Philadelphia Flyers

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. They are affiliated with the Philadelphia Flyers and are members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. They play their home games at the PPL Center.

18. Manitoba Moose

NHL Affiliate: Winnipeg Jets

The Manitoba Moose are based in Winnipeg. They are an affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets and currently play their home games at Canada Life Centre as members of the Central Division in the Western Conference.

19. Milwaukee Admirals

NHL Affiliate: Nashville Predators

The Milwaukee Admirals are based in Milwaukee and are an affiliate of the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators. The team currently plays its home games at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Panther Arena and is a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference.

20. Ontario Reign

NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles Kings

The Ontario Reign are based in Ontario, California, and are an affiliate of the National Hockey League's Los Angeles Kings. The team currently plays its home games at the Toyota Arena and is a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.

21. Providence Bruins

NHL Affiliate: Boston Bruins

The Providence Bruins are based in Providence, Rhode Island. They are affiliated with the Boston Bruins of the NHL. The team plays their home games at the Amica Mutual Pavilion and is part of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

22. Rochester Americans

NHL Affiliate: Buffalo Sabres

The Rochester Americans are based in Rochester, New York, and are affiliates of the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres. The team currently plays their home games at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial and is part of the North Division in the Eastern Conference.

23. Rockford IceHogs

NHL Affiliate: Chicago Blackhawks

The Rockford IceHogs are based in Rockford, Illinois. They play their home games at the BMO Center and are affiliated with the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks. The team is part of the Central Division in the Western Conference.

24. San Diego Gulls

NHL Affiliate: Anaheim Ducks

The San Diego Gulls are based in San Diego and are affiliates of the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks. They play their home games at Pechanga Arena and are members of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.

25. San Jose Barracuda

NHL Affiliate: San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Barracuda are based in San Jose, California. They are an affiliate of the National Hockey League's San Jose Sharks and currently play their home games at Tech CU Arena. They are members of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.

26. Springfield Thunderbirds

NHL Affiliate: St Louis Blues

The Springfield Thunderbirds are based in Springfield, Massachusetts. They are affiliated with the National Hockey League's St Louis Blues. The Thunderbirds currently play their home games at the MassMutual Center and compete in the AHL as members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

27. Syracuse Crunch

NHL Affiliate: Tampa Bay Lightning

The Syracuse Crunch are based in Syracuse, New York, and are affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning. They play their home games at the Upstate Medical University Arena and compete as members of the North Division in the Eastern Conference.

28. Texas Stars

NHL Affiliate: Dallas Stars

The Texas Stars are based in Cedar Park, Texas, and are an affiliate of the National Hockey League's Dallas Stars. They play their home games at the H-E-B Center and compete in the AHL as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference.

29. Toronto Marlies

NHL Affiliate: Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Marlies are based in Toronto and compete in the AHL as a member of the North Division of the Eastern Conference. The team is affiliated with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL. They currently play their home games at Coca-Cola Coliseum.

30. Tucson Roadrunners

NHL Affiliate: Utah Mammoth

The Tucson Roadrunners are based in Tucson, Arizona, and are an affiliate of the National Hockey League's Utah Mammoth. The team currently play their home games at the Tucson Convention Center Arena and are members of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.

31. Utica Comets

NHL Affiliate: New Jersey Devils

The Utica Comets are based in Utica, New York, and are members of the North Division in the Eastern Conference. The team is affiliated with the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils. The team currently play their home games at the Adirondack Bank Center.

32. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

NHL Affiliate: Pittsburgh Penguins

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and are an affiliate of the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins. They currently play at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza and are members of the Atlantic Division in the Western Conference.

List of all AHL teams by conference

Eastern Conference

Belleville Senators

Bridgeport Islanders

Charlotte Checkers

Cleveland Monsters

Hartford Wolf Pack

Hershey Bears

Laval Rocket

Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Providence Bruins

Rochester Americans

Springfield Thunderbirds

Syracuse Crunch

Toronto Marlies

Utica Comets

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Western Conference

Abbotsford Canucks

Bakersfield Condors

Calgary Wranglers

Chicago Wolves

Coachella Valley Firebirds

Colorado Eagles

Grand Rapids Griffins

Henderson Silver Knights

Iowa Wild

Manitoba Moose

Milwaukee Admirals

Ontario Reign

Rockford IceHogs

San Diego Gulls

San Jose Barracuda

Texas Stars

Tucson Roadrunners

List of all AHL teams by division

Eastern Conference (Atlantic Division)