2008-09 AHL Division Alignment

The American Hockey League will begin its 73rd season of play when the 2008-2009 season begins in October. The following is the new conference and divisional alignment for the upcoming season.

Eastern Conference Atlantic Division Hartford Wolf Pack (New York Rangers) Lowell Devils (New Jersey Devils) Manchester Monarchs (Los Angeles Kings) Portland Pirates (Buffalo Sabres) Providence Bruins (Boston Bruins) Springfield Falcons (Edmonton Oilers) Worcester Sharks (San Jose Sharks)	Western Conference North Division Grand Rapid Griffins (Detroit Red Wings) Hamilton Bulldogs (Montreal Canadiens) Lake Erie Monsters (Colorado Avalanche) Manitoba Moose (Vancouver Canucks) Rochester Americans (Florida Panthers) Syracuse Crunch (Columbus Blue Jackets) Toronto Marlies (Toronto Maple Leafs)
East Division Albany River Rats (Carolina Hurricanes) Binghamton Senators (Ottawa Senators) Bridgeport Sound Tigers (New York Islanders) Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals) Norfolk Admirals (Tampa Bay Lightning) Philadelphia Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers) Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh Penguins)	West Division Chicago Wolves (Atlanta Thrashers) Houston Aeros (Minnesota Wild) Iowa Chops (Anaheim Ducks) Milwaukee Admirals (Nashville Predators) Peoria Rivermen (St. Louis Blues) Quad City Flames (Calgary Flames) Rockford IceHogs (Chicago Blackhawks) San Antonio Rampage (Phoenix Coyotes)

In operation since 1936, the AHL continues to serve as the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams. Each of the league's 27 clubs will play 80 games: 40 at home and 40 on the road. Click to view Pirates 2008-09 AHL Opponents