AHL Names 18 to Hall of Fame 90th Class
The American Hockey League has inducted 18 members into its Hall of Fame as part of its 90th anniversary celebration.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Hockey
The American Hockey League announced 18 new inductees into the AHL Hall of Fame as a 90th Anniversary Class, marking the conclusion of a year-long celebration of the league's history. The class will be recognized at the 2027 AHL All-Star Classic in Cleveland on February 8.
Why it matters
The induction honors the people who shaped the AHL across nine decades, dating to its inaugural season that began on November 7, 1936. It caps a year of anniversary events for a league whose 32 current franchises will all play games on the anniversary date.
The 90th Anniversary Class contains 18 inductees, compared with four in the Class of 2027 announced alongside it. The source does not name most members of the 90th class or detail their individual contributions.
The players
American Hockey League
The AHL is a professional ice hockey minor league that serves as the primary development league for the National Hockey League, with 32 current franchises.
AHL Hall of Fame Selection Committee
The committee is the body responsible for choosing inductees into the AHL Hall of Fame, including the 90th Anniversary Class.
The details
The AHL Hall of Fame Selection Committee chose the 90th Anniversary Class, which will be recognized alongside the Class of 2027 during All-Star Classic festivities in Cleveland. The 2027 class includes Dave Fenyves, Ross Fitzpatrick, Doug Gibson and Tom Mitchell.
Timeline
November 7, 1936: Eight teams began play as the International-American Hockey League's inaugural season.
2006: The AHL Hall of Fame was created.
February 8, 2027: The 90th Anniversary Class will be recognized at the All-Star Classic in Cleveland.
Season Trajectory
The induction closes a 90th anniversary year that traces back to the International-American Hockey League's eight-team inaugural season in 1936. The 2027 All-Star Classic in Cleveland will be the venue where the honorees are recognized.
Fans following the AHL can note the February 8, 2027 All-Star Classic in Cleveland as the date the 90th Anniversary Class is recognized. The inductees will be honored during that event's festivities.
The takeaway
Anniversary induction classes offer a structured way to recognize the people who built a league across generations. Readers following the AHL can track the 2027 All-Star Classic as the next scheduled recognition of this class.
What happens next
The 90th Anniversary Class will be formally recognized at the 2027 AHL All-Star Classic in Cleveland on February 8, 2027.
Further reading
Explore more hockey coverage on the league's milestones and history.
More information
Visit the AHL Hall of Fame online archive for details on the inductees.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Theahl.
