Pacific Division (NHL)

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 Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks share the lead for most Pacific Division titles, with five each. 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.

Current lineup

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

1993–1995

 * Anaheim Ducks
 * 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 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 Avalanche
 * Edmonton Oilers
 * Los Angeles Kings
 * San Jose Sharks
 * Vancouver Canucks

Changes from the 1994–1995 season

 * The Quebec Nordiques relocate to Denver, Colorado 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

2006–present

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

Changes from the 2005–06 season

 * The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim change their name to the Anaheim Ducks

Season results

 * Green background denotes qualified for playoffs

Stanley Cup winners produced

 * 1) 1996 - Colorado Avalanche
 * 2) 1999 - Dallas Stars
 * 3) 2007 - Anaheim Ducks