| 2024–25 AHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | American Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 11, 2024 – April 20, 2025 |
| Regular season | |
| Playoffs | |
| Calder Cup | |
| AHL seasons | |
← 2023–24 2025–26 → | |
The2024–25 AHL season is the 89th season of theAmerican Hockey League. The regular season began on October 11, 2024, and will end on April 20, 2025. The 2025 Calder Cup playoffs will follow the conclusion of the regular season. With the deactivatedArizona Coyotes, theTucson Roadrunners will be the new AHL affiliate of theUtah Hockey Club, with all assets and contracts going to Utah.[1]
| AHL team | New affiliate | Previous affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Wolves | Carolina Hurricanes | Independent |
| Tucson Roadrunners | Utah Hockey Club | Arizona Coyotes |
| Off–season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 2023–24 coach | 2024–25 coach | Notes |
| Abbotsford Canucks | Jeremy Colliton | Manny Malhotra | On May 24, 2024, Malhotra was named as head coach of Abbotsford, succeeding Colliton, who would later become an associate coach of theNew Jersey Devils for the2024–25 season. |
| Coachella Valley Firebirds | Dan Bylsma | Derek Laxdal | Following the2023–24 season, Bylsma was promoted head coach of theSeattle Kraken, but remained as head coach of the Firebirds throughout the rest of their playoff run. Once the off-season started and Bylsma was officially promoted, Laxdal was named as head coach of the Firebirds. |
| Chicago Wolves | Bob Nardella | Cam Abbott | On June 13, 2023, with the Wolves operation without an NHL affiliate, they hired Nardella as head coach.[2] With the Wolves once again becoming the affiliate of the Hurricanes, the Hurricanes opted to hire Abbott as head coach. |
| Hartford Wolf Pack | Kris Knoblauch Steve Smith (interim) | Grant Potulny | After theEdmonton Oilers fired head coachJay Woodcroft on November 12, 2023, Knoblauch was named as head coach of the Oilers. On the same day, the Wolf Pack named Smith as interim head coach. For the 2024–25 season, Potulny was named as head coach of the Wolf Pack. |
| Laval Rocket | Jean-Francois Houle | Pascal Vincent | On June 21, 2024, the Rocket and Houle mutually agreed to part ways for Houle to accept the head coaching position atClarkson of the NCAA. Laval native Pascal Vincent was named as head coach of the Rocket on July 16. |
| Rochester Americans | Seth Appert | Michael Leone | Following the2023–24 season, Appert was named to the coaching staff of Buffalo'sLindy Ruff. Leone was named as head coach of the Amerks' on June 6, 2024. |
| Springfield Thunderbirds | Drew Bannister Daniel Tkaczuk (interim) | Steve Konowalchuk | After theSt. Louis Blues fired head coachCraig Berube on December 12, 2023, Bannister was named as head coach of the Blues and Tkaczuk was elevated to interim head coach of the Thunderbirds. The interim tag had initially been removed from Tkaczuk for the 2024–25 season, but Konowalchuk was named as head coach of the Thunderbirds in May 2024. |
| Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins | J.D. Forrest | Kirk MacDonald | Following the2023–24 season, Forrest's contract was not renewed. MacDonald was named as head coach of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on June 19, 2024. |
| In–season | |||
| Team | 2023–24 coach | 2024–25 coach | Notes |
| Rockford IceHogs | Anders Sorensen | Mark Eaton (interim) | After theChicago Blackhawks fired head coachLuke Richardson on December 5, 2024, Sorensen was named as head coach of the Blackhawks. On the same day, the IceHogs named Eaton as interim head coach. |
y– indicates team has clinched division and a playoff spot
x– indicates team has clinched a playoff spot
e– indicates team has been eliminated from playoff contention
Standings as of games through March 29, 2025[3]
| Atlantic Division | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | Pts% | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x–Hershey Bears (WSH) | 63 | 39 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 85 | .675 | 209 | 184 |
| x–Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (PIT) | 63 | 37 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 82 | .651 | 223 | 186 |
| x–Charlotte Checkers (FLA) | 63 | 37 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 80 | .635 | 202 | 165 |
| x–Providence Bruins (BOS) | 64 | 36 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 79 | .617 | 212 | 167 |
| Lehigh Valley Phantoms (PHI) | 65 | 32 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 71 | .546 | 193 | 208 |
| Springfield Thunderbirds (STL) | 64 | 32 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 70 | .547 | 205 | 208 |
| Hartford Wolf Pack (NYR) | 65 | 27 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 62 | .477 | 180 | 214 |
| e–Bridgeport Islanders (NYI) | 64 | 14 | 43 | 4 | 3 | 35 | .273 | 163 | 261 |
| North Division | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | Pts% | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x–Laval Rocket (MTL) | 63 | 42 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 88 | .698 | 201 | 158 |
| Rochester Americans (BUF) | 63 | 39 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 84 | .667 | 218 | 166 |
| Toronto Marlies (TOR) | 63 | 33 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 75 | .595 | 180 | 172 |
| Cleveland Monsters (CBJ) | 64 | 31 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 73 | .570 | 181 | 198 |
| Syracuse Crunch (TBL) | 62 | 29 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 70 | .565 | 178 | 160 |
| Belleville Senators (OTT) | 63 | 30 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 69 | .548 | 181 | 195 |
| Utica Comets (NJD) | 62 | 25 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 57 | .460 | 162 | 192 |
| Central Division | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | Pts% | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x–Texas Stars (DAL) | 63 | 40 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 83 | .659 | 221 | 184 |
| x–Milwaukee Admirals (NSH) | 66 | 34 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 79 | .598 | 196 | 178 |
| x–Grand Rapids Griffins (DET) | 63 | 32 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 70 | .556 | 170 | 175 |
| Chicago Wolves (CAR) | 63 | 32 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 68 | .540 | 182 | 197 |
| Rockford IceHogs (CHI) | 64 | 28 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 64 | .500 | 184 | 191 |
| Manitoba Moose (WPG) | 64 | 23 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 51 | .398 | 153 | 225 |
| Iowa Wild (MIN) | 63 | 22 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 50 | .397 | 175 | 231 |
| Pacific Division | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | Pts% | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x–Colorado Eagles (COL) | 63 | 38 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 84 | .667 | 222 | 156 |
| Ontario Reign (LAK) | 63 | 37 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 78 | .619 | 199 | 184 |
| Abbotsford Canucks (VAN) | 63 | 37 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 77 | .611 | 210 | 182 |
| Coachella Valley Firebirds (SEA) | 63 | 34 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 75 | .595 | 204 | 181 |
| San Jose Barracuda (SJS) | 64 | 32 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 73 | .570 | 222 | 210 |
| Calgary Wranglers (CGY) | 64 | 32 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 71 | .555 | 204 | 216 |
| Bakersfield Condors (EDM) | 63 | 28 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 66 | .524 | 194 | 209 |
| Tucson Roadrunners (UTA) | 64 | 30 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 65 | .508 | 200 | 212 |
| San Diego Gulls (ANA) | 64 | 27 | 29 | 5 | 3 | 62 | .484 | 200 | 218 |
| Henderson Silver Knights (VGK) | 64 | 27 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 58 | .453 | 183 | 224 |
The following players are sorted by points, then goals. As of April 2, 2025.[4]
GP = Games played; G =Goals; A =Assists; Pts =Points; +/– = PPlus–minus; PIM =Penalty minutes
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Poturalski | San Jose Barracuda | 59 | 30 | 43 | 73 | 34 |
| Matej Blumel | Texas Stars | 60 | 38 | 27 | 65 | 24 |
| Seth Griffith | Bakersfield Condors | 61 | 19 | 45 | 64 | 32 |
| Matthew Peca | Springfield Thunderbirds | 63 | 30 | 32 | 62 | 14 |
| Chris Terry | Bridgeport Islanders | 64 | 19 | 43 | 62 | 40 |
| Charles Hudon | Ontario Reign | 61 | 19 | 40 | 59 | 57 |
| Rory Kerins | Calgary Wranglers | 57 | 31 | 26 | 57 | 16 |
| Glenn Gawdin | Ontario Reign | 65 | 24 | 33 | 57 | 55 |
| Alex Barre-Boulet | Laval Rocket | 58 | 21 | 36 | 57 | 42 |
| John Leonard | Charlotte Checkers | 64 | 32 | 24 | 56 | 18 |
The following goaltenders with a minimum 1,260 minutes played lead the league ingoals against average. As of March 29, 2025.[5]
GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (in minutes); SA = Shots against; GA = Goals against; SO =Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average; SV% =Save percentage; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT =Overtime/shootout loss
| Player | Team | GP | TOI | SA | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | W | L | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael DiPietro | Providence Bruins | 38 | 2,188:37 | 1,030 | 74 | 4 | 2.03 | .928 | 23 | 8 | 6 |
| Ken Appleby | Charlotte Checkers | 22 | 1,320:28 | 472 | 45 | 5 | 2.04 | .905 | 13 | 8 | 1 |
| Trent Miner | Colorado Eagles | 32 | 1,916:44 | 828 | 68 | 2 | 2.13 | .918 | 18 | 8 | 6 |
| Matt Murray | Milwaukee Admirals | 38 | 2,277:13 | 1,153 | 84 | 2 | 2.21 | .927 | 23 | 10 | 5 |
| Devon Levi | Rochester Americans | 35 | 2,092:20 | 944 | 77 | 6 | 2.21 | .918 | 22 | 10 | 3 |
| Colten Ellis | Springfield Thunderbirds | 38 | 2,187:58 | 1,225 | 94 | 3 | 2.58 | .923 | 22 | 10 | 3 |
The AHL will continue to use the same playoff formatused since 2022. The playoff field will include the top six finishers in the eight-team Atlantic Division, the top five finishers each in the seven-team North and Central Divisions, and the top seven teams in the 10-team Pacific Division. First Round match-ups will be best-of-three series; the two highest seeds in the Atlantic, the three highest seeds in each of the North and Central, and the first-place team in the Pacific will receive byes into the best-of-five Division Semifinals, with the First Round winners re-seeded in each division. The Division Finals will also be best-of-five series, followed by best-of-seven Conference Finals and a best-of-seven Calder Cup Finals series.