The American Hockey League today announced the dates and opponents for all 31 teams’ home openers for the 2021-22 season:

The American Hockey League Board of Governors has approved a schedule unification plan that will see all teams play a 72-game regular-season schedule beginning in 2022-23.

The American Hockey League has launched its 2021 AHL Team Business Summer Series, a month-long program of presentations and discussions hosted by the league’s Team Business Services department.

Due to league COVID-19 protocols, the AHL will not be able to conduct traditional Calder Cup Playoffs in 2021. Members of the Pacific Division will complete the season with a tournament to determine a division champion.

The American Hockey League and HockeyTech announced an extension of their multi-year technology partnership to provide the league with digital tools to enhance operations and fan engagement.

Jordan Samuels-Thomas still harbors the same NHL dreams he held as a child. The 30-year-old recently retired from professional hockey to pursue officiating, and is pushing to become just the third Black official in NHL history.

The American Hockey League and CCM Hockey are pleased to announce a five-year extension of their long-term partnership that will continue to serve as the foundation for the AHL’s marketing, licensing and on-ice branding strategies.

Hayley Moore has been a champion of the women’s game for three decades — as a player, coach and executive — her love for the sport, which she took up at four as the only girl in Wakefield, Mass., youth hockey — never fading.

The American Hockey League is set to return to action today for its 85th season of play.