AHL season opens with new teams and top prospects
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The American Hockey League's 91st season begins on October 3, 2026, featuring an opening weekend that highlights professional debuts and the introduction of the Hamilton Hammers. The league is seeing an influx of top prospects due to new agreements allowing younger players to join AHL teams. The Toronto Marlies will celebrate their Calder Cup championship from last season with a banner-raising ceremony. A new slate of coaches, including several former NHL players, has also joined the league this year.
- •AHL season starts on October 3, 2026
- •Hamilton Hammers join the league, increasing Canadian teams to seven
- •Toronto Marlies to raise Calder Cup banner
- •New coaching staff across various teams
- •Top prospects expected to impact AHL this season
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Why The AHL Is Must-Watch Hockey This Season
"The AHL season begins tonight and for a variety of reasons, the 2026-27 campaign is bringing a lot more to look forward to.
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