Pacific Pride

Looking at the standings tonight, it occurred to me that the Pacific Division had to be the best division in hockey so far this season.  I crunched a few numbers and, sure enough, the Pacific Division appears to be dominating the rest of the league by a fairly hefty margin.  You may remember that last season our Central Division was dubbed by many as the best in the league.  Will the Pacific claim the unofficial title this season? 

2009-2010

Division                        Points               Wins                Goal Differential

Atlantic                          357                  165                  +13

Northeast                       341                  149                  -62

Southeast                       348                  151                  E

Central                           368                  163                  +7

Northeast                       344                  158                  -2

Pacific                           389                  176                  +44

(Note: Some games were still in progress when these numbers were compiled.)

2008-2009

Division                        Points               Wins                Goal Differential

Atlantic                          460                  209                  E

Northeast                       464                  205                  +33

Southeast                       440                  195                  -49

Central                          488                  219                  +75

Northeast                       441                  201                  -21

Pacific                           449                  201                  -38