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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Bridgeport Islanders
Charlotte Checkers
Hartford Wolf Pack
Hershey Bears
Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Providence Bruins
Springfield Thunderbirds
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Eastern Conference (North Division)
Belleville Senators
Cleveland Monsters
Laval Rocket
Rochester Americans
Syracuse Crunch
Toronto Marlies
Utica Comets
Western Conference (Central Division)
Chicago Wolves
Grand Rapids Griffins
Iowa Wild
Manitoba Moose
Milwaukee Admirals
Rockford IceHogs
Texas Stars
Western Conference (Pacific Division)
Abbotsford Canucks
Bakersfield Condors
Calgary Wranglers
Coachella Valley Firebirds
Colorado Eagles
Henderson Silver Knights
Ontario Reign
San Diego Gulls
San Jose Barracuda
Tucson Roadrunners
