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AHL season opens Oct. 2 in earliest start since 2009

All 32 teams will play 72 games, with the Toronto Marlies defending the Calder Cup when the AHL's 91st season begins.

Buffalo's Pete Babando attacks the Providence Reds net against goalie Johnny Bower and defenseman Bill Folk during a 1956 Calder Cup playoff game in Providence. Historical file photo; the 2026 AHL preseason is not shown. — The Providence Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK

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AHL Preseason Opens Sept. 25 With Five Games

The league released its composite exhibition schedule, a five-day run of 24 games ahead of its 91st season.

Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander skates with the puck against New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech at UBS Arena on April 9, 2026. File photo. — Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Prime Video Sets First Wednesday Night Hockey Slate

Amazon's 27-game Canadian package opens Sept. 30 with the Islanders in Toronto.

Anaheim Ducks center Andrew Agozzino battles San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro for the puck during a preseason game on September 26, 2023. File photo. — Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

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Tucson Roadrunners hire Andrew Agozzino as assistant coach

The prolific AHL scorer joins the Utah Mammoth affiliate's bench days after retiring as a player.

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Rockford IceHogs Announce 2026-27 AHL Schedule

The IceHogs will open their 28th season at home against Milwaukee on October 3.

Seth Jarvis jumps in front of Sergei Bobrovsky during Carolina's game against Florida at Lenovo Center on January 16, 2026. File photo. — James Guillory-Imagn Images

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NHL Season Opens Sept. 29 with Hurricanes Hosting Panthers

The league announced opening night matchups Wednesday, with the defending champion Hurricanes raising their banner against Florida in a five-game slate.