text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_89 (division VARCHAR, regular_season VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  When the regular season of 2nd, Northeast and the year was less than 2008 what was the total number of Division?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(division) FROM table_name_89 WHERE regular_season = "2nd, northeast" AND year < 2008