Professional Competition
Organizes and governs professional minor league hockey competition across North American markets
Governing body for professional minor league ice hockey across North America
About Organization
The American Hockey League serves as the primary development league for the National Hockey League, operating professional ice hockey teams across the United States and Canada. Based in Springfield, MA, the organization employs 207 staff members and reported $14.9 million in revenue for 2022. Founded in 1935, the league coordinates competition, sets standards, and promotes the sport at the professional minor league level.
Professional Competition
Organizes and governs professional minor league hockey competition across North American markets
Athlete Development
Provides competitive environment for hockey players developing skills for NHL careers
Sport Promotion
Markets and promotes professional hockey through media, community engagement, and fan development
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2022)
$14.9M
+24.8% vs 2021
Expenses (2022)
$14.9M
+24.8% vs 2021
Assets (2022)
$6.0M
+28.3% vs 2021
Employees (2022)
207
-4.6% vs 2021
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $14,925,435 | $14,925,435 | $5,968,755 | 207 |
| 2021 | $11,954,953 | $11,954,953 | $4,652,735 | 217 |
| 2020 | $5,142,922 | $5,142,922 | $3,661,808 | 209 |
| 2019 | $8,816,259 | $8,816,259 | $5,449,794 | 247 |
| 2018 | $12,375,291 | $12,375,291 | $4,059,037 | 214 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Establishes rules, standards, and policies for professional minor league hockey operations
Manages schedules, officiating assignments, and competitive framework for member franchises
Facilitates professional development environment for athletes advancing to NHL level
Markets professional hockey through media partnerships and fan engagement initiatives
Services and programs offered by American Hockey League
Coordinates schedules, officiating, and competitive standards for professional hockey teams across North America
Provides competitive environment for professional hockey players preparing for NHL careers
Promotes professional hockey through media relations, fan engagement, and community outreach initiatives
Offers administrative and operational guidance to member franchises across league territories
Meet the people behind American Hockey League.
1935
1935
American Hockey League established as professional minor league hockey organization
1967
1967
Received IRS tax-exempt ruling as professional sports league
2020
2020
Revenue decreased to $5.1 million during COVID-19 season disruptions
2022
2022
Revenue rebounded to $14.9 million following return to full operations
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2022)
$1.8M
Highest Paid
$711K
Scott Howson
Compensated Officers
7
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Howson | President And Treasurer | $625,068 | $85,860 | $710,928 | 60 |
| Christos Nikolis | EXEC Vice President Marketing | $252,699 | $76,532 | $329,231 | 50 |
| David Andrews | Chairman Of The Board | $192,030 | $28,280 | $220,310 | 30 |
| Sean Lavoine | VP Marketingbus Oper | $123,678 | $51,808 | $175,486 | 50 |
| Haley Moore | VP Hockey Operations | $126,005 | $23,427 | $149,432 | 50 |
| Melissa Caruso | VP Hockey Oper Governance | $124,080 | $19,630 | $143,710 | 50 |
| Joseph Rodio JR | General Counsel | $35,000 | — | $35,000 | 10 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Howson | President And Treasurer | $563,186 | $54,661 | $617,847 | 60 |
| Christos Nikolis | EXEC Vice President Marketing | $204,205 | $67,731 | $271,936 | 50 |
| David Andrews | Chairman Of The Board | $192,464 | $50,943 | $243,407 | 30 |
| Melissa Mcnamara | VP Hockey Opergovernance | $121,781 | $41,475 | $163,256 | 50 |
| Sean Lavoine | VP Marketingbus Oper | $113,767 | $48,891 | $162,658 | 50 |
| Corey Williams | VP Team Business | $101,653 | $37,356 | $139,009 | 50 |
| Haley Moore | VP Hockey Operations | $109,906 | $19,562 | $129,468 | 50 |
| Joseph Rodio JR | General Counsel | $35,000 | — | $35,000 | 10 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Andrews | Chairman Of The Board | $591,772 | $72,371 | $664,143 | 50 |
| Donald Howson | President And Treasurer | $269,033 | $39,650 | $308,683 | 55 |
| Christos Nikolis | EXEC Vice President Marketing | $146,443 | $61,310 | $207,753 | 50 |
| Haley Moore | VP Hockey Operations | $47,500 | $7,005 | $54,505 | 45 |
| Joseph Rodio JR | General Counsel | $35,000 | — | $35,000 | 10 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Andrews | President And Treasurer | $954,924 | — | $954,924 | 50 |
| Christos Nikolis | EXEC Vice President Marketing | $192,207 | — | $192,207 | 50 |
| Mike Murray | EXEC Vice President Hockey Op | $138,643 | — | $138,643 | 50 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Andrews | President And Treasurer | $929,782 | $64,154 | $993,936 | 50 |
| Christos Nikolis | EXEC Vice President Marketing | $172,730 | $57,175 | $229,905 | 50 |
| Mike Murray | EXEC Vice President Hockey Op | $130,812 | $31,076 | $161,888 | 50 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.