The All-American Hockey League (AAHL) was a minor professional hockey league formed in 1986 after the Continental Hockey League (CnHL) ceased operations. The league was created by the CnHL teams Danville, Dayton, and Troy adding the

Downriver Stars The Downriver Stars were a minor professional ice hockey team based out of Trenton, Michigan, as member of the All-American Hockey League. The Stars were rebranded as the Michigan Stars for the 1987–88 AAHL season, but after 14 games and a 2� ...

and the Jackson All-Americans. In 1987, the AAHL absorbed the two remaining teams from Atlantic Coast Hockey League. After a single season in the AAHL, Carolina, Johnstown, and Virginia left the league to form the

East Coast Hockey League The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, with teams scattered across the United States and Canada. It is a tier below the American Hockey League (AHL). The E ...

. The AAHL only lasted one more season and folded after the 1988–89 season.

Teams

AAHL teams

* Carolina Thunderbirds (1987–88) – left league to become a founding team in the

ECHL The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, with teams scattered across the United States and Canada. It is a tier below the American Hockey League (AHL). The E ...

. *

Danville Fighting Saints The Danville Dashers were a semi-professional ice hockey team that played in Danville, Illinois, United States, at the David S. Palmer Arena. Originally, the Dashers played in the Continental Hockey League (CnHL) from 1981 to 1986. In their fir ...

(1986–89) – ceased operations after the 1988–89 AAHL season * Dayton Jets (1986–87) – merged with Troy Sabres to form

Miami Valley Sabres The Miami Valley Sabres were a minor league ice hockey team located in Troy, Ohio, that played in the All-American Hockey League. History The team was founded in 1987 when the Troy Sabres and the nearby Dayton Jets merged their franchises to join ...

(1986–87) – became Michigan Stars the following season; folded due to bankruptcy during 1987–88 AAHL season after 14 games. * Jackson All-Americans (1986–89) – ceased operations after the 1988–89 season * Johnstown Chiefs (1987–88) – left league to become a founding team in the

Lincoln Park Patriots The Lincoln Park Patriots were an American minor pro ice hockey team in Lincoln Park, Michigan. They played in the All-American Hockey League The All-American Hockey League (AAHL) was a minor professional hockey league formed in 1986 after th ...

(1988–89) – ceased operations after the 1988–89 AAHL season *

(1987–89) – ceased operations after the 1988–89 AAHL season *

Port Huron Clippers The Port Huron Clippers were an American minor pro ice hockey team in Port Huron, Michigan. They played in the All-American Hockey League The All-American Hockey League (AAHL) was a minor professional hockey league formed in 1986 after the Co ...

(1987–88) – folded after the 1987–88 regular season *

Troy Sabres The Troy Sabres were an American semi-professional ice hockey team in Troy, Ohio. They played in the Continental Hockey League from 1982 to 1986, and the All-American Hockey League in the 1986–1987 season. The club folded in 1987. The team was c ...

(1986–87) – merged with Dayton Jets to form

Virginia Lancers The Virginia Lancers were a minor league hockey team that played in several leagues from 1983 until 1990. Their home ice was the Vinton Sports Complex, which held 3400 people. Atlantic Coast Hockey League (1983–1987) The Virginia Lancers w ...

(1987–88) – left league to become a founding team in the

Springfield Capitols The Springfield Capitols were an American ice hockey team in Springfield, Illinois. They played in the All-American Hockey League The All-American Hockey League (AAHL) was a minor professional hockey league formed in 1986 after the Continenta ...

Teams

AAHL teams

Season standings

1986–87 season

1987–88 season

1988–89 season

Leaders

Goals

Points

References

See also