All-American Hockey League
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 Danville, Dayton, and 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, and Virginia left the league to form the East Coast Hockey League.[1] The AAHL only lasted one more season and folded after the 1988–1989 season.[2]
The All-American Hockey League (1972–1988) is not to be confused with the All American Hockey League that operated from 2008 to 2011 as a lower level professional ice hockey league with teams in the Midwestern United States.
Teams
AAHL teams
- Carolina Thunderbirds (1987–88) left league to become a founding team in the ECHL
- Danville Fighting Saints (1986–89) ceased operations after the 1988-89 AAHL season
- Dayton Jets (1986–87) merged with Troy Sabres to form Miami Valley Sabres
- Downriver Stars (1986–87) became Michigan Stars the following season
- Jackson All-Americans (1986–89) ceased operations after the 1988-89 season
- Johnstown Chiefs (1987–88) left league to become a founding team in the ECHL
- Lincoln Park Patriots (1988–89) ceased operations after the 1988-89 AAHL season
- Miami Valley Sabres (1987–89) ceased operations after the 1988-89 AAHL season
- Michigan Stars (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 Sabres
- Virginia Lancers (1987–88) left league to become a founding team in the ECHL
- Springfield Capitols (1988–89) ceased operations after the 1988-89 AAHL season
Records
1986-87 AAHL season
| Team | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Fighting Saintsa b | 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 Lancersa | 43 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 75 | 321 | 129 |
| Carolina Thunderbirdsb | 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 Chiefsc | 26 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 157 | 115 |
| Port Huron Clippers | 38 | 9 | 28 | 1 | 19 | 212 | 347 |
| Michigan Starsd | 14 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 68 | 130 |
a - regular season leader
b - playoff champion
c - joined midseason, 1-13-88 vs Carolina[3]
d - folded midseason
- 1988-89 AAHL season
| GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Valley Sabres | 36 | 23 | 13 | 0 | n/a | n/a | 46 |
| Springfield Capitols | 35 | 21 | 13 | 1 | n/a | n/a | 43 |
| Lincoln Park Patriots | 28 | 7 | 19 | 2 | n/a | n/a | 16 |
| Jackson All-Americans | 30 | 6 | 21 | 3 | n/a | n/a | 15 |
| Danville Fighting Saints | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Leaders
Goals
| Player | Team | Seasons | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Nelson | Danville Fighting Saints | 1986-89 | 126* |
| Bernie Chiverelli | Troy/Miami Valley Sabres | 1986-89 | 88 |
| Earl Fitzgerald | Danville; Springfield Capitols | 1986-89 | 86* |
| Brian Hernalsteen | Jackson All-Americans | 1986-88 | 70 |
| Matt Muniz | Virginia Lancers | 1987-88 | 62* |
Points
| Player | Team | Seasons | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Nelson | Danville Fighting Saints | 1986-89 | 239* |
| Bernie Chiverelli | Troy/Miami Valley Sabres | 1986-89 | 168 |
| Earl Fitzgerald | Danville; Springfield Capitols | 1986-89 | 167* |
| Brian Hernalsteen | Jackson All-Americans | 1986-88 | 141 |
| John Torchetti | Carolina Thunderbirds | 1987-88 | 134 |
- - stats incomplete
References
- ↑ http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/aahl19881988.html
- ↑ http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/7.html
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2010-02-22.