Patrick Division

Patrick Division
ConferenceCampbell Conference (1974–1981)
Wales Conference (1981–1993)
LeagueNational Hockey League
SportIce hockey
Founded1974
Ceased1993
Replaced by1993–2013 Atlantic Division
Most titlesPhiladelphia 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.