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The American Hockey League (AHL) and the National Hockey League (NHL) differ primarily in their level of play and purpose. The NHL is the premier professional Ice Hockey league in North America, featuring the highest level of competition and the best players in the world. In contrast, the AHL serves as a developmental league for the NHL, where younger players, prospects, and those on rehabilitation assignments gain experience and develop their skills before potentially moving up to the NHL. Additionally, the AHL's teams are often affiliated with NHL franchises.
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What is the difference between the IHL and AHL?
The IHL (International Hockey League) and AHL (American Hockey League) are both professional ice hockey leagues, but they differ in structure and level of play. The AHL is a primary developmental league for the NHL, featuring teams affiliated with NHL franchises, while the IHL was a former league that operated primarily in the United States and Canada from 1945 until it ceased operations in 2001. The AHL currently serves as a stepping stone for players aspiring to reach the NHL, whereas the IHL was known for its independent franchises and was considered a secondary league.
Can you play with the ahl on NHL 2k9?
yes
Who is Johnathan Ericsson?
Johnathan Ericsson is a NHL/AHL From Sweden. He a defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL, and a defenseman for the Grand Rapid Griffins in the AHL.
How many players are in the AHL?
Currently the AHL consists of 30 teams.
Are there any players in the NHL or the AHL from the south in the US?
Yes.
Can you send a CHL player to the NHL or AHL in the wii game NHL Slapshot and if so how?
you can. You need to find the player you want to move. Then move them to the free agents list. Go to the NHL/AHL rosters and move your player to the team he's on
What team is Steve macintyre on in nhl 09?
providence bruins in the AHL
Is there ahl teams in NHL 08 ps2?
Yes there is are the AHL teams from 2008. There is a mode that you can play to see if you can win the Calder Cup.
What is number of players to make it to the NHL without playing in the AHL?
Roughly 4-7% go straight to the NHL
Many players go from AHL to NHL when do they get their Rookie card and status?
After they complete one full NHL season.
If the player is under NHL contract but playing ahl what do they make?
It depends on the type of contract they have. A two-way contract stipulates the amount the player would make playing in the NHL, and a different amount if they were playing in the AHL. So a player might make $525,000 in the NHL but only $65,000 if hes laying in the AHL. A one-way contract however only has a single salary. So no if he's making $545,000 in teh NHL and is sent to the AHL his salary would still be $525,000
How many AHL players make it to the NHL?
This question is difficult to answer as the AHL is the main development league for the NHL. While some gifted players come right out of junior, college or Europe and step right into the NHL, the vast majority of NHL players have played in the AHL at some point for varying amounts of time until they have developed their skills. There is, obviously, no rule about how many players can come from the minor league. NHL teams recall their players as they see a need.
