2023–24 AHL season

The 2023–24 AHL season is the 88th and current season of the American Hockey League. The regular season began on October 13, 2023, and end on April 21, 2024. The 2024 Calder Cup playoffs will follow the conclusion of the regular season.

2023–24 AHL season
LeagueAmerican Hockey League
SportIce hockey
DurationOctober 13, 2023 – April 21, 2024
Regular season
Playoffs
Calder Cup

League changes

For the first time since the 1994–95 season, the league will feature an independent team, with the Chicago Wolves playing independently, as they chose to end their affiliation with the Carolina Hurricanes.[1]

Team and NHL affiliation changes

AHL team New affiliate Previous affiliate
Chicago Wolves Independent Carolina Hurricanes

Coaching changes

Off–season
Team2022–23 coach2023–24 coachNotes
Belleville SenatorsTroy Mann
David Bell (interim)
David BellOn February 2, 2023, following the Senators game vs the Rochester Americans, Mann was relieved from duties as head coach. Assistant coach David Bell was named as interim head coach the same night.[2] Ottawa removed the interim tag from Bell for the 2023–24 season on May 2, 2023.[3]
Bridgeport IslandersBrent ThompsonRick KowalskyOn July 11, 2023, Thompson was named as an assistant coach with the Anaheim Ducks.[4] Bridgeport assistant coach Rick Kowalsky was named as head coach on July 13, 2023.[5]
Calgary WranglersMitch LoveTrent CullThe Washington Capitals hired Love as an assistant coach on June 22, 2023.[6] Cull was hired by the Wranglers on July 17, 2023.[7]
Chicago WolvesBrock SheahanBob NardellaOn June 13, 2023, with the Wolves turning independent, the Wolves hired Nardella as head coach.[8]
Colorado EaglesGreg CroninAaron SchneeklothOn June 5, 2023, Cronin was hired as the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks.[9] Schneekloth was named as head coach of the Eagles on July 6, 2023.[10]
Grand Rapids GriffinsBen SimonDan WatsonShortly following the conclusion of the season, the Griffins parted ways with Simon.[11] Watson was named as head coach of the Griffins on June 14, 2023.[12]
Henderson Silver KnightsManny ViveirosRyan CraigOn April 19, 2023, the Golden Knights and Viveiros mutually agreed to part ways.[13] Golden Knights assistant coach Ryan Craig was named as head coach of the Silver Knights on June 26, 2023.[14]
Iowa WildTim ArmyBrett McLeanOn April 22, 2023, the Wild fired most of their coaching staff, including Army.[15] McLean was named as Iowa Wild head coach after spending three seasons as an assistant coach with Minnesota.[16]
San Diego GullsRoy SommerMatt McIlvaneOn April 15, 2023, Sommer had announced he intended to retire following the season.[17] On April 25, the Gulls hired McIlvane as head coach.[18]
Syracuse CrunchBenoit GroulxJoel BouchardOn June 26, 2023, Bouchard was named as head coach of the Crunch. Groulx was offered a different position in the Lightning organization.[19]
Toronto MarliesGreg MooreJohn GrudenOn May 19, 2023, shortly after the Marlies were swept by Rochester in the division finals, the Marlies announced they would not renew the contract of Moore.[20] Gruden was named as head coach of the Marlies on July 4, 2023.[21]

Standings

 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 October 25, 2023[22]

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division GP W L OTL SOL Pts Pts% GF GA
Hartford Wolf Pack (NYR)4400081.000164
Hershey Bears (WSH)642008.6671718
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (PIT)532006.6001313
Lehigh Valley Phantoms (PHI)532006.6001616
Bridgeport Islanders (NYI)522105.5001215
Charlotte Checkers (FLA)523004.4001415
Providence Bruins (BOS)512024.4001517
Springfield Thunderbirds (STL)514002.2001017
North Division GP W L OTL SOL Pts Pts% GF GA
Toronto Marlies (TOR)531107.7001814
Rochester Americans (BUF)531107.7002123
Syracuse Crunch (TBL)431006.750159
Belleville Senators (OTT)422004.5001113
Cleveland Monsters (CBJ)422004.5001114
Laval Rocket (MTL)513103.3002325
Utica Comets (NJD)301202.333611

Western Conference

Central Division GP W L OTL SOL Pts Pts% GF GA
Texas Stars (DAL)532006.6001612
Grand Rapids Griffins (DET)422004.5001212
Iowa Wild (MIN)523004.4001221
Manitoba Moose (WPG)422004.5001512
Milwaukee Admirals (NSH)422004.500107
Chicago Wolves (Independent)512114.4001115
Rockford IceHogs (CHI)312002.3331114
Pacific Division GP W L OTL SOL Pts Pts% GF GA
Henderson Silver Knights (VGK)6510010.8332520
Abbotsford Canucks (VAN)641109.7502620
Calgary Wranglers (CGY)430107.8751613
Tucson Roadrunners (ARI)431006.75078
Ontario Reign (LAK)532006.6001214
Colorado Eagles (COL)623105.4171519
Bakersfield Condors (EDM)321004667106
San Diego Gulls (ANA)422004.5001310
San Jose Barracuda (SJS)512204.4001922
Coachella Valley Firebirds (SEA)312002.33364

Statistical leaders

Leading skaters

The following players are sorted by points, then goals. As of October 25, 2023.[23]

GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/– = Plus-minus; PIM = Penalty minutes

Player Team GP G A Pts PIM
Joshua Roy Laval Rocket 556112
Arshdeep Bains Abbotsford Canucks 627912
Christian Wolanin Abbotsford Canucks 60990
Jiri Kulich Rochester Americans 55384
Sheldon Rempal Henderson Silver Knights 65380
Isak Rosen Rochester Americans 53580
Connor Zary Calgary Wranglers 40880
Lias Andersson Laval Rocket 55272
Adam Gaudette Springfield Thunderbirds 55274
Vasily Podkolzin Abbotsford Canucks 65270

Leading goaltenders

The following goaltenders with a minimum 60 minutes played lead the league in goals against average. As of October 25, 2023.[24]

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 GPTOISAGASOGAASV%WLOT
Louis DomingueHartford Wolf Pack 2124:2761210.96.967200
Olivier RodrigueBakersfield Condors 160:0032101.00.969100
Hugo AlnefeltSyracuse Crunch 2119:4358211.00.966200
Dylan GarandHartford Wolf Pack 2119:2357201.01.965200
Chris DriedgerCoachella Valley Firebirds 3177:2180411.350.950120


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