All-American Hockey League
Encyclopedia
The All-American Hockey League was a minor league hockey organization formed in 1972 with teams based in the Upper Midwest
and Great lakes
regions of the United States
as the Continental Hockey League. In 1986 the league folded and the Danville, Dayton, Troy went on to form the All-American Hockey League. In 1987, the All-American Hockey League merged with the Atlantic Coast Hockey League
after a single season in the AAHL. Carolina, Johnstown, Virginia left the league to form the East Coast Hockey League. The AAHL only lasted one more season and folded after the 1988-1989 season.
The All-American Hockey League (1972–1988) is not to be confused with the All American Hockey League that was formed in 2008 and is a lower level professional
ice hockey
league with teams in the Midwestern United States
. That league was formed in 2008 as the All American Hockey Association when the Battle Creek Revolution
and South Shore Shooters (later the Chi-Town Shooters
) of the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League
banded together with the Evansville IceMen
and Motor City Gamblers (later the Detroit Dragons
) of the Midwest Hockey League
. On April 14, 2009, the All American Hockey League Board of Directors announced a reorganization from a Association format to a League format. This resulted in the All American Hockey Association being renamed the All American Hockey League.
1986-87 AAHL season>
Team Games Won Lost Tied Points GF GA
Danville Fighting Saints
31
21
10
0
42
Downriver Stars
32
21
11
0
42
Troy Sabres
31
15
15
1
31
Dayton Jets
32
13
18
1
27
Jackson All-Americans
32
8
22
2
18
1987-88 AAHL season>
Team Games Won Lost Tied Points GF GA
Virginia Lancers
43
37
5
1
75
321
129
Carolina Thunderbirds
49
34
15
0
68
355
182
Miami Valley Sabres
37
17
19
1
35
217
260
Jackson All-Americans
40
14
21
5
33
227
318
Danville Fighting Saints
32
8
22
2
18
240
317
Johnstown Chiefs
26
13
13
0
26
157
115
Port Huron Clippers
38
9
28
1
19
212
347
Michigan Stars
14
2
12
0
4
68
130
1988-89 AAHL season
Upper Midwest
The Upper Midwest is a region in the northern portion of the U.S. Census Bureau's Midwestern United States. It is largely a sub-region of the midwest. Although there are no uniformly agreed-upon boundaries, the region is most commonly used to refer to the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and...
and Great lakes
Great Lakes region (North America)
The Great Lakes region of North America, occasionally known as the Third Coast or the Fresh Coast , includes the eight U.S. states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as well as the Canadian province of Ontario...
regions of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
as the Continental Hockey League. In 1986 the league folded and the Danville, Dayton, Troy went on to form the All-American Hockey League. In 1987, the All-American Hockey League merged with the Atlantic Coast Hockey League
Atlantic Coast Hockey League
The Atlantic Coast Hockey League was a minor league hockey organization that operated between 1981 and 1987. The league was founded by Bill Coffey....
after a single season in the AAHL. Carolina, Johnstown, Virginia left the league to form the East Coast Hockey League. The AAHL only lasted one more season and folded after the 1988-1989 season.
The All-American Hockey League (1972–1988) is not to be confused with the All American Hockey League that was formed in 2008 and is a lower level professional
Professional
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ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
league with teams in the Midwestern United States
Midwestern United States
The Midwestern United States is one of the four U.S. geographic regions defined by the United States Census Bureau, providing an official definition of the American Midwest....
. That league was formed in 2008 as the All American Hockey Association when the Battle Creek Revolution
Battle Creek Revolution
The Battle Creek Revolution are a professional ice hockey team which plays in the All American Hockey League. The team plays its home games at Revolution Arena in Battle Creek, Michigan.-2010-2011 Roster:-Regular season:-External links:***...
and South Shore Shooters (later the Chi-Town Shooters
Chi-Town Shooters
The Chi-Town Shooters are a professional ice hockey team that play in the All American Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Midwest Training & Ice Center in Dyer, Indiana...
) of the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League
Mid-Atlantic Hockey League
The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League was a minor professional ice hockey league in the Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes regions of the United States. The league began play in November 2007...
banded together with the Evansville IceMen
Evansville IceMen
The Evansville IceMen were a professional hockey team based in Evansville, Indiana. The team folded in 2010, as IceMen owner Ron Geary purchased the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League and moved the team to Evansville, taking on the name "Evansville IceMen".The AAHL IceMen...
and Motor City Gamblers (later the Detroit Dragons
Detroit Dragons
The Detroit Dragons were a professional hockey team based in Fraser, Michigan. The team was part of the All American Hockey League and started their inaugural season in November 2008...
) of the Midwest Hockey League
Midwest Hockey League
The Midwest Hockey League was a short-lived proposed low level minor pro hockey league that was scheduled to begin play in the 2009-2010 season...
. On April 14, 2009, the All American Hockey League Board of Directors announced a reorganization from a Association format to a League format. This resulted in the All American Hockey Association being renamed the All American Hockey League.
AAHL Teams
- Carolina ThunderbirdsCarolina ThunderbirdsThe Carolina Thunderbirds were a professional ice hockey team located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. The Thunderbirds played their home games at the old Winston-Salem Memorial Coliseum before the arena was demolished in 1989...
(1987–88) left league to become a founding team in the ECHLECHLThe ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States... - Danville Fighting Saints (1986–89) ceased operations after the 1988-89 AAHL season
- Dayton JetsDayton Jets (ice hockey)The Dayton Jets were an American minor pro ice hockey team in Dayton, Ohio. They played in the Continental Hockey League for the 1985-86 season, and the All-American Hockey League for the 1986-87 season. The club folded after the 1987 season....
(1986–87) merged with Troy Sabres to form Miami Valley SabresMiami Valley SabresThe Miami Valley Sabres were a minor league ice hockey team located in Troy, Ohio that played in the All-American Hockey League.-History:The team was founded in 1987 as the Troy Sabres and the nearby Dayton Jets merged their franchises to join the newly formed All-American Hockey League... - Downriver StarsDownriver StarsThe Downriver Stars are a defunct AAHL team based out of Trenton, Michigan. They played one season in the former All-American Hockey League. Their overall record was 21-11-0, finishing 2nd out of 5 teams....
(1986–87) became Michigan Stars the following season - Jackson All-Americans (1986–89) ceased operations after the 1988-89 season
- Johnstown ChiefsJohnstown ChiefsThe Johnstown Chiefs were a minor league ice hockey team located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that played in the ECHL. The team was founded in 1988 in the All-American Hockey League, and moved to the East Coast Hockey League when that league was formed...
(1987–88) left league to become a founding team in the ECHLECHLThe ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States... - Lincoln Park Patriots (1988–89) ceased operations after the 1988-89 AAHL season
- Miami Valley SabresMiami Valley SabresThe Miami Valley Sabres were a minor league ice hockey team located in Troy, Ohio that played in the All-American Hockey League.-History:The team was founded in 1987 as the Troy Sabres and the nearby Dayton Jets merged their franchises to join the newly formed All-American Hockey League...
(1987–89) ceased operations after the 1988-89 AAHL season - Michigan StarsMichigan StarsThe Michigan Stars were a professional hockey team based in Kalkaska, Michigan. The team was a part of the Midwest Hockey League and folded before the season started....
(1987–88) folded during 1987-88 AAHL season after 14 games - Port Huron Clippers (1987–88) folded after the 1987-88 regular season
- Troy Sabres (1986-87) merged with Dayton Jets to form Miami Valley SabresMiami Valley SabresThe Miami Valley Sabres were a minor league ice hockey team located in Troy, Ohio that played in the All-American Hockey League.-History:The team was founded in 1987 as the Troy Sabres and the nearby Dayton Jets merged their franchises to join the newly formed All-American Hockey League...
- Virginia LancersVirginia LancersThe Virginia Lancers were a minor league hockey team that played in several leagues from 1983 until 1990. Their home ice was the Vinton Sports Complex, which held 3400 people.-Atlantic Coast Hockey League :...
(1987–88) left league to become a founding team in the ECHLECHLThe ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States... - Springfield Capitols (1988–89) ceased operations after the 1988-89 AAHL season
Records
Danville Fighting Saints
The Danville Fighting Saints were an ice hockey team in Danville, Illinois. They played in the All-American Hockey League from 1986-1989. The Saints were league champions in 1986-87.-Season-by-season record:-External Links:*...
Downriver Stars
The Downriver Stars are a defunct AAHL team based out of Trenton, Michigan. They played one season in the former All-American Hockey League. Their overall record was 21-11-0, finishing 2nd out of 5 teams....
Troy Sabres
The Troy Sabres were an American ice hockey team in Troy, Ohio. They played in the Continental Hockey League from 1982-1986, and the All-American Hockey League from 1986-1987. The club folded in 1987.-Season-by-season record:-External Links:*...
Dayton Jets (ice hockey)
The Dayton Jets were an American minor pro ice hockey team in Dayton, Ohio. They played in the Continental Hockey League for the 1985-86 season, and the All-American Hockey League for the 1986-87 season. The club folded after the 1987 season....
Jackson All-Americans
The Jackson All-Americans were an American minor pro ice hockey team in Jackson, Michigan. They played in the All-American Hockey League from 1986-1989. The club never finished higher than fourth place in their three seasons.-Season-by-season record:...
Virginia Lancers
The Virginia Lancers were a minor league hockey team that played in several leagues from 1983 until 1990. Their home ice was the Vinton Sports Complex, which held 3400 people.-Atlantic Coast Hockey League :...
Carolina Thunderbirds
The Carolina Thunderbirds were a professional ice hockey team located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. The Thunderbirds played their home games at the old Winston-Salem Memorial Coliseum before the arena was demolished in 1989...
Miami Valley Sabres
The Miami Valley Sabres were a minor league ice hockey team located in Troy, Ohio that played in the All-American Hockey League.-History:The team was founded in 1987 as the Troy Sabres and the nearby Dayton Jets merged their franchises to join the newly formed All-American Hockey League...
Jackson All-Americans
The Jackson All-Americans were an American minor pro ice hockey team in Jackson, Michigan. They played in the All-American Hockey League from 1986-1989. The club never finished higher than fourth place in their three seasons.-Season-by-season record:...
Danville Fighting Saints
The Danville Fighting Saints were an ice hockey team in Danville, Illinois. They played in the All-American Hockey League from 1986-1989. The Saints were league champions in 1986-87.-Season-by-season record:-External Links:*...
Johnstown Chiefs
The Johnstown Chiefs were a minor league ice hockey team located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that played in the ECHL. The team was founded in 1988 in the All-American Hockey League, and moved to the East Coast Hockey League when that league was formed...
Port Huron Clippers
The Port Huron Clippers were an American minor pro ice hockey team in Port Huron, Michigan. They played in the All-American Hockey League in the 1987-88 season. They folded after their first season.-Season-by-season record:-External Links:*...
Michigan Stars
The Michigan Stars were a professional hockey team based in Kalkaska, Michigan. The team was a part of the Midwest Hockey League and folded before the season started....
1988-89 AAHL season
| GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Valley Sabres Miami Valley Sabres The Miami Valley Sabres were a minor league ice hockey team located in Troy, Ohio that played in the All-American Hockey League.-History:The team was founded in 1987 as the Troy Sabres and the nearby Dayton Jets merged their franchises to join the newly formed All-American Hockey League... |
36 | 23 | 13 | 0 | n/a | n/a | 46 |
| Springfield Capitols Springfield Capitols The Springfield Capitols were an American ice hockey team in Springfield, Illinois. They played in the All-American Hockey League in the 1988-89 season. They folded after one season.-Season-by-season record:-External links:*... |
35 | 21 | 13 | 1 | n/a | n/a | 43 |
| Lincoln Park Patriots Lincoln Park Patriots The Lincoln Park Patriots were an American minor pro ice hockey team in Lincoln Park, Michigan. They played in the All-American Hockey League in the 1988-89 season. They folded after their first season.-Season-by-season record:-External Links:*... |
28 | 7 | 19 | 2 | n/a | n/a | 16 |
| Jackson All-Americans Jackson All-Americans The Jackson All-Americans were an American minor pro ice hockey team in Jackson, Michigan. They played in the All-American Hockey League from 1986-1989. The club never finished higher than fourth place in their three seasons.-Season-by-season record:... |
30 | 6 | 21 | 3 | n/a | n/a | 15 |
| Danville Fighting Saints Danville Fighting Saints The Danville Fighting Saints were an ice hockey team in Danville, Illinois. They played in the All-American Hockey League from 1986-1989. The Saints were league champions in 1986-87.-Season-by-season record:-External Links:*... |
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