| Conference | Campbell Conference (1974–1981) Wales Conference (1981–1993) |
|---|---|
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Ceased | 1993 |
| Replaced by | 1993–2013 Atlantic Division |
| Most titles | Philadelphia Flyers (8) |
The National Hockey League's Patrick Division 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, player and longtime coach of the New York Rangers, who was a developer of ice hockey. It is the forerunner of the original Atlantic Division, which later became the Metropolitan Division in 2013.