National Hockey League
The National Hockey League was founded in Canada in 1917, and now hasteams throughout Canada & USA. The World Hockey Association was a Major League rival to the NHL in the 1970s and merged with the NHL in 1979.
National Hockey League System
NHL; WHA
(Major League) National Hockey League (USA & Canada) (Seasons): 2018-19
NHL Division alignments: 2020-21
(Major League) World Hockey Association (USA & Canada) (Overview):
World Hockey Association 1972-1979
Irish Major League Ice Hockey Directors:
Terry Kelly “Superfan” Irish Major League Ice Hockey Director 1991-2015
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American Hockey Leagues
American Hockey Leagues
The American Hockey League system is aligned with the National Hockey League (NHL) and features AAA League the American Hockey League; AA League the ECHL; and A Leagues the Southern Professional Hockey League and the Federal League.
American Hockey Leagues
AHL; ECHL: SPHL
(AAA) American Hockey League (Pre-Seasons): 2020-21
ECHL (AA American Ice Hockey) 2009-2015
(AA) ECHL (Pre-seasons): 2020
(A) Southern Professional Hockey League (Seasons):2019-20
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College and State Ice Hockey
College & State Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey is the official State Sport of Minnesota.
Minnesota Ice Hockey
AHA (Minnesota)
Minnesota Ice Hockey:
Adult Hockey Association Twin Cities Winter League 2011-Present
Adult Hockey Association Twin Cities Summer League 2013-Presen
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