Today, the American Hockey League announced schedule unification plans approved by its board of governors for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 regular seasons with the ultimate goal being all teams playing 72 games in 2022-23.
In the 2021-22 season, which is slated to begin on Oct. 15, 2021, teams from the Atlantic, North, and Central Divisions will play either 72 or 76 games. Teams in the Pacific Division will play 68 games. Furthermore, there will be an increase in the number of teams qualifying for the Calder Cup Playoffs each year but those plans have yet to be announced.