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  Season Start: Friday, October 11, 2025 The American Hockey League (AHL) enters its milestone 90th season, starting this Friday with a packed schedule of 28 games during the opening weekend. All 32 teams from the USA and Canada will play at least one game, launching another season of the NHL's most important development league. ABBOTSFORD CANUCKS AS DEFENDING CHAMPIONS The Abbotsford Canucks enter the season with historic success behind them. Last season, they captured the first Calder Cup in franchise history and now have the opportunity to build on this triumph and create a dynasty. OPENING FACEOFF: GAMES TO WATCH The opening weekend offers several exciting matchups: Utica Comets vs. Cleveland Monsters will open the season as the first official game of the year. Rochester Americans vs. Toronto Marlies – The Americans celebrate their 70th anniversary season in a prestigious duel with a traditional rival. Manitoba Moose vs. Laval Rocket – A Canadian battle where Laval ...

  September 20 - October 4, 2025 The National Hockey League enters a crucial preparation period with 104 games over fifteen days. This season represents the last opportunity to experience such an extensive preseason program before the new collective bargaining agreement brings significant format changes. Historic Transitional Period NHL Preseason 2025 marks the end of an era of extensive preseason programs. Starting from the 2026-27 season, the number of preseason games will be reduced by two per team, while the regular season will expand to 84 games. All 32 NHL teams will host at least one home preseason game, ensuring fair distribution of hockey action across the continent. This period serves as a crucial testing phase for new players, trades, and tactical systems. The program begins Saturday, September 20, and culminates Saturday, October 4, with eleven simultaneous games closing the preseason before the regular season starts October 7. Neutral Sites Across the Continent The pre...