It’s another deep collection of incoming AHL rookies this season, a group that comes complete with a class full of NHL first-round picks.

The defending Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears raised another banner, a first-round pick had a two-goal pro debut, several goaltenders turned in dominant efforts, and Pacific Division clubs piled up goals, capping an eventful first weekend of the AHL’s 88th season.

Opening night is here as the AHL’s 88th season gets underway with a 12-game slate. Here is a team-by-team look at storylines to watch across the AHL.

In Hershey, they only raise championship banners. But this is pro hockey, and there is always another task ahead.

Change is constant in the American Hockey League. Here is some of the change you might have missed as the AHL gets set for opening night on Friday.

Each summer brings a parade of moves across the hockey world as National Hockey League front offices go about reconstructing their rosters and depth charts.

Change is all around the Anaheim Ducks, and that transition continues at the AHL level for the San Diego Gulls as well.

Two-time AHL coach of the year Mitch Love is getting acquainted with the NHL as he begins his first season as an assistant with the Washington Capitals.

This time the Washington Capitals made sure that Spencer Carbery did not get away.

Ryan Craig had never been a head coach before now, but he has plenty of AHL experience to draw on as he begins his new job leading the Henderson Silver Knights.