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The American Hockey League (AHL) is a minor league sports organization with 27 teams located throughout the US and in Canada that serves as a farm system for the National Hockey League.
Each AHL franchise is affiliated with a pro team, provide a training ground for young players and offering a reserve roster of players who can be called up to the big league. The AHL season runs from October through April, followed by a playoff for the Calder Cup championship trophy. Established in 1936, the league regulates franchise ownership and oversees such business operations and sponsorships and marketing.