The Detroit Dragons folded mid-season, with the Chicago Blaze joining weeks later to fill the void.

On April 5, 2009, the Chi-Town Shooters became the first team to win the Champions Cup by defeating the Battle Creek Revolution in the best-of-five championship series.

[3] During the season, the Madison Ice Muskies and Chicago Blaze ceased operations due to financial problems.

[4] In August 2010, it was also announced that the Queen City Storm were approved for membership in the AAHL as an expansion team.

[7] On August 31, 2010, the Troy Bruins were officially announced as the sixth expansion team in the 2010–11 season.

The winners were: On February 14, 2009, Kira Hurley of the Evansville IceMen became the first female goalie to register a point in a men's professional game.

Because of this achievement, Kira is featured in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.