Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: 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?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(division) FROM table_name_89 WHERE regular_season = "2nd, northeast" AND year < 2008