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The NHL's Pacific Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Smythe Division.

Current Lineup

Division Lineups

1993-1995

  • Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
  • Calgary Flames
  • Edmonton Oilers
  • Los Angeles Kings
  • San Jose Sharks
  • Vancouver Canucks

Changes from the 1992-1993 season
  • The Pacific Division is formed as a result of NHL realignment
  • The Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Vancouver Canucks come from the Smythe Division
  • The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim were added as an expansion team

1995-1998

  • Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
  • Calgary Flames
  • Colorado Avalanche
  • Edmonton Oilers
  • Los Angeles Kings
  • San Jose Sharks
  • Vancouver Canucks

Changes from the 1994-1995 season
  • The Québec Nordiques move to Denver, Colorado to become the Colorado Avalanche
  • The Colorado Avalanche move in 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
  • The Dallas Stars and Phoenix Coyotes move in from the Central Division

2006-Present

  • Anaheim Ducks
  • Dallas Stars
  • Los Angeles Kings
  • Phoenix Coyotes
  • San Jose Sharks

Changes from the 2005-2006 season
  • The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim are renamed Anaheim Ducks

Division Champions

Stanley Cup Winners produced

See also

Reference

National Hockey League | Historical National Hockey League Divisions

 

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