Pacific Division (NHL)
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The National Hockey League
's Pacific Division is one of three divisions that make up the Western Conference
. It was formed in 1993 as part of a league realignment. The Pacific Division is the successor of the Smythe Division
, though of the current teams, only the Los Angeles Kings
, Phoenix Coyotes
(as the Winnipeg Jets) and San Jose Sharks
played in the Smythe Division.
The Pacific Division is centered around the southwestern
United States
, with three teams based in California
, one in Arizona
, and one in Texas
. However, the Dallas Stars
are the only team in the division that is technically not Pacific.
The San Jose Sharks
have won the most Pacific Division titles, with six. Three Stanley Cup
winners have come from the Pacific Division: the Colorado Avalanche
in 1996, the Stars in 1999, and the Anaheim Ducks
in 2007.
Teams in bold are currently in the division.
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
's Pacific Division is one of three divisions that make up the Western Conference
Western Conference (NHL)
The Western Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Eastern Conference....
. It was formed in 1993 as part of a league realignment. The Pacific Division is the successor of the Smythe Division
Smythe Division
The NHL's Smythe Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Clarence Campbell Conference. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Conn Smythe. It is the fore-runner of the NHL's Northwest Division and NHL's Pacific Division....
, though of the current teams, only the Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
, Phoenix Coyotes
Phoenix Coyotes
The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena....
(as the Winnipeg Jets) and San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
played in the Smythe Division.
The Pacific Division is centered around the southwestern
Southwestern United States
The Southwestern United States is a region defined in different ways by different sources. Broad definitions include nearly a quarter of the United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah...
United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, with three teams based in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, one in Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, and one in Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. However, the Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
are the only team in the division that is technically not Pacific.
The San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
have won the most Pacific Division titles, with six. Three Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
winners have come from the Pacific Division: the Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...
in 1996, the Stars in 1999, and the Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
in 2007.
Current lineup
- Anaheim DucksAnaheim DucksThe Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
- Dallas StarsDallas StarsThe Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
- Los Angeles KingsLos Angeles KingsThe Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
- Phoenix CoyotesPhoenix CoyotesThe Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena....
- San Jose SharksSan Jose SharksThe San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
1993–1995
- Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
- Calgary FlamesCalgary FlamesThe Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
- Edmonton OilersEdmonton OilersThe Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
- Los Angeles Kings
- San Jose Sharks
- Vancouver CanucksVancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
Changes from the 1992–1993 season
- The Pacific Division is formed as a result of NHL realignment
- The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim were added as an expansion team
- The Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Vancouver Canucks come from the Smythe Division
1995–1998
- Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
- Calgary Flames
- Colorado AvalancheColorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...
- Edmonton Oilers
- Los Angeles Kings
- San Jose Sharks
- Vancouver Canucks
Changes from the 1994–1995 season
- The Quebec NordiquesQuebec NordiquesThe Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...
relocate to Denver, ColoradoDenver, ColoradoThe City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
and become the Colorado Avalanche - The Colorado Avalanche come from the Northeast Division
1998–2006
- Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
- Dallas Stars
- Los Angeles Kings
- Phoenix Coyotes
- San Jose Sharks
Changes from the 1997–1998 season
- The Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, and Vancouver Canucks move to the new Northwest Division, later joined by the Minnesota Wild
- The Dallas Stars and Phoenix Coyotes come from the Central Division
Changes from the 2005–06 season
- The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim change their name to the Anaheim Ducks
Division Champions
- 1994 - Calgary Flames1993–94 Calgary Flames seasonThe 1993–94 Calgary Flames season was the 14th National Hockey League season in Calgary. It was a season of change across the NHL, as the league reorganized its divisions and playoff format...
(42–29–13, 97 pts) - 1995 - Calgary Flames1994–95 Calgary Flames seasonThe 1994–95 Calgary Flames season was the 15th National Hockey League season in Calgary. The season was shortened to 48 games by a 104 day lockout that would delay the start of the season until late January...
(24–17–7, 55 pts) - 1996 - Colorado Avalanche1995–96 Colorado Avalanche seasonThe 1995–96 Colorado Avalanche season was the first season of the Nordiques/Avalanche franchise after moving from Quebec City to Denver.The Avalanche played their first game in the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver on October 6, 1995, winning 3–2 against the Detroit Red Wings...
(47–25–10, 104 pts) - 1997 - Colorado Avalanche1996–97 Colorado Avalanche seasonThe 1996–97 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's second season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning...
(49–24–9, 107 pts) - 1998 - Colorado Avalanche1997–98 Colorado Avalanche seasonThe 1997–98 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's third season.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning...
(39–26–17, 95 pts) - 1999 - Dallas Stars1998–99 Dallas Stars seasonThe 1998–99 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' sixth season and thirty-second of the franchise. The most important aspect of the season was defeating the Buffalo Sabres to win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history.-Game log:...
(51–19–12, 114 pts) - 2000 - Dallas Stars1999–2000 Dallas Stars seasonThe 1999–2000 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' seventh season. The aspect of the season was participating in the Stanley Cup Finals.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Stanley Cup Finals:...
(43–23–10–6, 102 pts) - 2001 - Dallas Stars2000–01 Dallas Stars seasonThe 2000–01 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' eighth season, 34th overall of the franchise.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...
(48–24–8–2, 106 pts) - 2002 - San Jose Sharks2001–02 San Jose Sharks seasonThe 2001–02 San Jose Sharks season was the 11th in franchise history.-NHL Entry Draft:-Regular season:On March 10, 2002 Evgeni Nabokov became the first netminder in NHL history to score a powerplay goal, doing so against the Vancouver Canucks...
(44–27–8–3, 99 pts) - 2003 - Dallas Stars2002–03 Dallas Stars seasonThe 2002–03 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' tenth season, 36th overall of the franchise.-Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games...
(46–17–15–4, 111 pts) - 2004 - San Jose Sharks2003–04 San Jose Sharks seasonThe 2003–04 San Jose Sharks season was the franchise's 13th in the NHL. The Sharks made it to the Western Conference Finals for the first time before losing to the Calgary Flames...
(43–21–12–6, 104 pts) - 2005 - no season (NHL Lockout)
- 2006 - Dallas Stars2005–06 Dallas Stars seasonThe 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring...
(53–23–6, 112 pts) - 2007 - Anaheim Ducks2006–07 Anaheim Ducks seasonThe 2006–07 Anaheim Ducks season was the 14th season played by the franchise. It was the team's first season as the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks clinched their first Pacific Division title in team history with 110 standings points, and defeated the Ottawa Senators in the Stanley Cup Final 4 games to...
(48–20–14, 110 pts) - 2008 - San Jose Sharks2007–08 San Jose Sharks seasonThe 2007–08 San Jose Sharks season began on October 4, 2007. It was the San Jose Sharks' 17th season in the National Hockey League. The Sharks were the Pacific Division champions, and second in the Western Conference. They finished the season with a 49–23–10 record.-Preseason:During the...
(49–23–10, 108 pts) - 2009 - San Jose Sharks2008–09 San Jose Sharks seasonThe 2008–09 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' 18th season in the National Hockey League.-Pre-season:On June 12, the San Jose Sharks named Todd McLellan their new head coach....
(53–18–11, 117 pts) - 2010 - San Jose Sharks2009–10 San Jose Sharks seasonThe 2009–10 San Jose Sharks season is the Sharks' 19th season in the National Hockey League.- Off-season :At the Entry Draft, the Sharks picked William Wrenn in the second round with their first choice...
(51–20–11, 113 pts) - 2011 - San Jose Sharks2010–11 San Jose Sharks seasonThe 2010–11 San Jose Sharks season is the Sharks' 20th season in the National Hockey League.- Off-season :Team captain Rob Blake retired on June 18, 2010.The Sharks announced that they would not offer Evgeni Nabokov a contract for the 2010–11 season....
(48–25–9, 105 pts)
Season results
| Season | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–94 | Calgary (97) | Vancouver (85) | San Jose (82) | Anaheim (71) | Los Angeles (66) | Edmonton (64) | |
| 1994–95 | Calgary (55) | Vancouver (48) | San Jose (42) | Los Angeles (41) | Edmonton (38) | Anaheim (37) | |
| 1995–96 | Colorado (104) | Calgary (79) | Vancouver (79) | Anaheim (78) | Edmonton (68) | Los Angeles (66) | San Jose (47) |
| 1996–97 | Colorado (107) | Anaheim (85) | Edmonton (81) | Vancouver (77) | Calgary (73) | Los Angeles (67) | San Jose (62) |
| 1997–98 | Colorado (95) | Los Angeles (87) | Edmonton (80) | San Jose (78) | Calgary (67) | Anaheim (65) | Vancouver (64) |
| 1998–99 | Dallas (114) | Phoenix (90) | Anaheim (83) | San Jose (80) | Los Angeles (69) | ||
| 1999–2000 | Dallas (102) | Los Angeles (94) | Phoenix (90) | San Jose (87) | Anaheim (83) | ||
| 2000–01 | Dallas (106) | San Jose (95) | Los Angeles (92) | Phoenix (90) | Anaheim (66) | ||
| 2001–02 | San Jose (99) | Phoenix (95) | Los Angeles (95) | Dallas (90) | Anaheim (69) | ||
| 2002–03 | Dallas (111) | Anaheim (95) | Los Angeles (78) | Phoenix (78) | San Jose (73) | ||
| 2003–04 | San Jose (104) | Dallas (97) | Los Angeles (81) | Anaheim (76) | Phoenix (68) | ||
| 2004–05 | No season due to 2004–05 NHL lockout | ||||||
| 2005–06 | Dallas (112) | San Jose (99) | Anaheim (98) | Los Angeles (89) | Phoenix (81) | ||
| 2006–07 | Anaheim (110) | San Jose (107) | Dallas (107) | Los Angeles (68) | Phoenix (67) | ||
| 2007–08 | San Jose (108) | Anaheim (102) | Dallas (97) | Phoenix (83) | Los Angeles (71) | ||
| 2008–09 2008–09 NHL season The 2008–09 NHL season was the 92nd season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the first season since prior to the 2004–05 lockout in which every team played each other at least once during the season, following three seasons where teams only played against two divisions in the... |
San Jose (117) | Anaheim (91) | Dallas (83) | Phoenix (79) | Los Angeles (79) | ||
| 2009–10 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
San Jose (113) | Phoenix (107) | Los Angeles (101) | Anaheim (89) | Dallas (88) | ||
| 2010–11 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
San Jose (105) | Anaheim (99) | Phoenix (99) | Los Angeles (98) | Dallas (95) | ||
- Green background denotes qualified for playoffs
Stanley Cup winners produced
- 1996 - Colorado AvalancheColorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...
- 1999 - Dallas StarsDallas StarsThe Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
- 2007 - Anaheim DucksAnaheim DucksThe Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
Presidents' Trophy winners produced
- 1997 - Colorado AvalancheColorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...
- 1999 - Dallas StarsDallas StarsThe Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
- 2009 - San Jose SharksSan Jose SharksThe San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
Pacific Division titles won by team
| Team | Number of Championships Won | Last Year Won |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
6 | 2011 |
| Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
5 | 2006 |
| Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
3 | 1998 |
| Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
2 | 1995 |
| Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 | 2007 |
| Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
0 | – |
| Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
0 | – |
Teams in bold are currently in the division.
See also
- NHL Eastern Division
- NHL Western Division
- Adams DivisionAdams DivisionThe NHL's Adams Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Prince of Wales Conference. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Charles Francis Adams, the founder of the Boston Bruins...
- Norris DivisionNorris DivisionThe NHL's Norris Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Prince of Wales Conference. The division moved to the Clarence Campbell Conference in 1981, with the Detroit Red Wings being the only member to remain from the previous season. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. The...
- Patrick DivisionPatrick DivisionThe Patrick Division of the National Hockey League was formed in 1974 as part of the Clarence Campbell Conference. The division moved to the Prince of Wales Conference in 1981. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Lester Patrick...
- Smythe DivisionSmythe DivisionThe NHL's Smythe Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Clarence Campbell Conference. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Conn Smythe. It is the fore-runner of the NHL's Northwest Division and NHL's Pacific Division....
- Atlantic Division (NHL)Atlantic Division (NHL)The NHL's Atlantic Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Patrick Division. It is the only division in the NHL where all of its current members have won the Stanley Cup at least twice, though only three teams have won...
- Central Division (NHL)Central Division (NHL)The NHL's Central Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Norris Division.The Central Division consists of the Western Conference's easternmost teams.-Current lineup:...
- Northeast Division (NHL)Northeast Division (NHL)The NHL's Northeast Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Adams Division...
- Northwest Division (NHL)Northwest Division (NHL)The NHL's Northwest Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Western Conference due to expansion. Like the Pacific Division, the Northwest Division is also a descendant of the former Smythe Division, as three of its Canadian teams played in that division from 1981–1993...
- Southeast Division (NHL)Southeast Division (NHL)The NHL's Southeast Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Eastern Conference due to expansion.The Southeast Division is the only one of the six divisions that does not have a precursor from the Wales/Campbell conference era ....