AHL cancels 2021 playoffs, Pacific Division to host own tournament
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The American Hockey League won't host a traditional playoff bracket this season due to COVID-19 protocols, president and CEO Scott Howson announced Thursday.
Each of the league's five divisions was provided the chance to independently conduct its own playoff format, but only the Pacific Division will do so.
Here are the teams involved in the Pacific Division's postseason bracket and their corresponding NHL affiliates in order of the current standings.
| AHL team | NHL affiliate |
|---|---|
| Henderson Silver Knights | Vegas Golden Knights |
| San Diego Gulls | Anaheim Ducks |
| Bakersfield Condors | Edmonton Oilers |
| San Jose Barracuda | San Jose Sharks |
| Colorado Eagles | Colorado Avalanche |
| Tucson Roadrunners | Arizona Coyotes |
| Ontario Reign | Los Angeles Kings |
The 2020 Calder Cup Playoffs were also canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The Charlotte Checkers, the Carolina Hurricanes' farm team, won the most recent championship in 2019.