AHL Announces Alignment, Schedule Breakdown
May 31, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
LOWELL, Mass. - The American Hockey League released the schedule format and divisional alignment for the 2007-08 season. The league will feature 29 teams, including new affiliates in Rockford, Ill., Quad City (Moline, Ill.) and Lake Erie (Cleveland), all of which will play in the Western Conference.
The Devils will remain in the Atlantic Division along with Hartford, Manchester, Portland, Providence, Springfield and Worcester. Lowell will face off against each division opponent 10 times - five at home and five on the road - except for the Hartford Wolf Pack, whom they will play eight times (4/4).
The Devils will also play East Division opponents a total of 22 times: Albany four times (2/2), Bridgeport (3/3), Hershey (1/1), Norfolk (2/2), Philadelphia (2/! 2) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (1/1). The Devils and Penguins did not meet in 2006-07.
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division East Division
Hartford Wolf Pack (NYR) Albany River Rats (CAR)
Lowell Devils (NJ) Binghamton Senators (OTT)
Manchester Monarchs (LA) Bridgeport Sound Tigers (NYI)
Portland Pirates (ANA) Hershey Bears (WSH)
Providence Bruins (BOS) Norfolk Admirals (TB)
Springfield Falcons (EDM) Philadelphia Phantoms (PHI)
Worcester Sharks (SJ) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (PIT)
Western Conference
North Division West Division
Grand Rapids Griffins (DET) Chicago Wolves (ATL)
Hamilton Bulldogs (MTL) Houston Aeros (MIN)
Lake Erie Monsters (COL) Iowa Stars (DAL)
Manitoba Moose (VAN) Milwaukee Admirals (NSH)
Rochester Americans (BUF/FLA) Peoria Rivermen (STL)
Syracuse Crunch (CBJ) Quad City Flames (CGY)
Toronto Marlies (TOR) Rockford IceHogs (CHI)
----- San Antonio Rampage (PHX)
Season ticket packages are on sale now for the 2007-08 season. The Devils renewal process is underway for current season ticket holders, with a new payment plan option available. Contact the Devils at (978) 458-PUCK (7825) for more information or log on to www.lowelldevilshockey.com for details on benefits for season ticket holders.
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