Minor professional hockey leagues are the backbone of the NHL. These leagues over the years have served as training grounds for the NHL teams. Entertaining hockey in their own right and offering non NHL players a chance to earn a living.

All-American Hockey League (1987-1988)

All-American Hockey League (1987-1988) was an eight team minor pro league that operated for just the 1987-88 season. Two of the franchises, Carolina & Virginia, joined from the defunct Atlantic Coast Hockey League and three of the franchises, Carolina, Johnstown & Virginia, went on to be founder members of the East Coast Hockey League.

All American Hockey League (1987-1988) Franchises

Carolina Thunderbirds (1987-1988)
Danville Fighting Saints (1987-1988)
Jackson All-Americans (1987-1988)
Johnstown Chiefs (1987-1988)
Miami Valley Sabres (1987-1988)
Michigan Stars (1987-1988)
Port Huron Clippers (1987-1988)
Virginia Lancers (1987-1988)

All American Hockey League (1987-1988) Champions

Year
Playoff Champion
SeasonChampion
 
1988
Carolina Thunderbirds
Virginia Lancers

All American Hockey League (1987-1988) Season

1988 Season
GP
W
L
OTL
GF
GA
PTs
               
Virginia Lancers
43
37
5
1
321
129
75
Carolina Thunderbirds
49
34
15
0
355
182
68
Miami Valley Sabres
37
17
19
1
217
260
35
Jackson All-Americans
40
14
21
5
227
318
33
Danville Fighting Saints
35
15
20
0
240
317
30
Johnstown Chiefs
26
13
13
0
157
115
26
Port Huron Clippers
38
9
28
1
212
347
19
Michigan Stars
14
2
12
0
68
130
4
               
Michigan Stars disbanded Nov. 30, 1987. Johnstown Chiefs played second half of season. Port Huron, Danville, Miami and Jackson disbanded after regular season ended.