The 1987–88 AHL

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was the 52nd season of the

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. Fourteen teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The league abandoned

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, but continues to award points for an overtime loss. The

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finished first overall in the regular season, and won their seventh

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championship.

Team changes

* The original Maine Mariners become the

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based in

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, playing in the South Division. * A new Maine Mariners join the AHL as an expansion team. * The

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become the

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. * The

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switch divisions from South to North. * The

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switch divisions from North to South.

Final standings

''Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime losses; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points;

Scoring leaders

''Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes''
complete list

Calder Cup playoffs

Trophy and award winners

;Team awards ;Individual awards ;Other awards

References