2006-07 ECHL season
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The 2006–07 ECHL season
was the 19th season of the ECHL
. Two teams returned to the ECHL after suspensions: the Texas Wildcatters
(who had to suspend operations for the 2005–06 season as a byproduct of damage to their home arena caused by Hurricane Rita
) and the Cincinnati Cyclones
(who had ceased operations after the 2003–04 season. As a result of the failure of the AHL to return to the area, owners decided to restart their franchise in the ECHL).
The ECHL Board of Governors announced in the June 2006 meetings that the league revoked the Greenville Grrrowl
franchise, and the San Diego Gulls
had returned its franchise. The league had 25 teams for 2006–07.
The New Jersey Devils
purchased the Trenton Titans
and the team became the ECHL affiliate of the Devils. The Titans still maintained their affiliation with the Philadelphia Flyers
for this season only. After the purchased of the Titans, the New Jersey Devils renamed the franchise's operator Trenton Titans, LLC to Trenton Devils, LLC.
American Conference
National Conference
Final league standings
Data referenced from ECHL website
Data referenced from ECHL website
The top eight teams will advance to the playoffs, with the two division champions being the first and second seeds. The other six teams will be seeded by points.
In the second round, the best team remaining from each division is seeded first and second, and the other two teams are seeded by points.
The better team gains home-ice advantage for the conference finals.
All games are best of seven games.
To save on travel expenses, both divisions will have individual playoffs before meeting in the conference finals. The top three teams in each division receive a bye and advance to the first round. A best-of-three "play-in" round will be held between the fourth and fifth place teams. The winner gains the fourth seed headed to the first round, a best-of-five series. The winners of the two series in the first round play in the division finals, a best-of-seven series.
The winners of the two division finals play in a best-of-seven conference final.
Season (sports)
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was the 19th season of the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
. Two teams returned to the ECHL after suspensions: the Texas Wildcatters
Texas Wildcatters
The Texas Wildcatters, who took their name from Texas wildcatters, were an ECHL team based in Beaumont, Texas. They played their home games at the Ford Arena. They were the affiliate of the Florida Panthers in 2004–2005. The team played in Huntington, West Virginia and were known as the Huntington...
(who had to suspend operations for the 2005–06 season as a byproduct of damage to their home arena caused by Hurricane Rita
Hurricane Rita
Hurricane Rita was the fourth-most intense Atlantic hurricane ever recorded and the most intense tropical cyclone ever observed in the Gulf of Mexico. Rita caused $11.3 billion in damage on the U.S. Gulf Coast in September 2005...
) and the Cincinnati Cyclones
Cincinnati Cyclones
The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team is a member of the ECHL. Founded in 1990, the team first played their games in the Cincinnati Gardens and now play at U.S. Bank Arena....
(who had ceased operations after the 2003–04 season. As a result of the failure of the AHL to return to the area, owners decided to restart their franchise in the ECHL).
The ECHL Board of Governors announced in the June 2006 meetings that the league revoked the Greenville Grrrowl
Greenville Grrrowl
The Greenville Grrrowl were an ECHL hockey team located in Greenville, South Carolina. They played their home games at the BI-LO Center. In the 2001-02 season, they won the Kelly Cup....
franchise, and the San Diego Gulls
San Diego Gulls (1995-2006)
The third San Diego Gulls team was founded in 1995 immediately upon departure of the IHL team. The new Gulls were a part of the West Coast Hockey League. The Gulls played at the San Diego Sports Arena, formerly known as the "iPayOne Center."-History:...
had returned its franchise. The league had 25 teams for 2006–07.
The New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
purchased the Trenton Titans
Trenton Titans
The Trenton Titans are a professional minor league ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Titans play their home games at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey. Established in 1999, the...
and the team became the ECHL affiliate of the Devils. The Titans still maintained their affiliation with the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
for this season only. After the purchased of the Titans, the New Jersey Devils renamed the franchise's operator Trenton Titans, LLC to Trenton Devils, LLC.
League realignment
At the 2006 pre-season meeting of the ECHL Board of Governors, the ECHL announced the alignment of the 25 teams of the ECHL.North Division
- Cincinnati CyclonesCincinnati CyclonesThe Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team is a member of the ECHL. Founded in 1990, the team first played their games in the Cincinnati Gardens and now play at U.S. Bank Arena....
- Dayton BombersDayton BombersThe Dayton Bombers were an ECHL ice hockey team located in Dayton, Ohio. The team most recently was in the North Division of the ECHL's American Conference....
- Johnstown ChiefsJohnstown ChiefsThe Johnstown Chiefs were a minor league ice hockey team located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that played in the ECHL. The team was founded in 1988 in the All-American Hockey League, and moved to the East Coast Hockey League when that league was formed...
- Reading RoyalsReading RoyalsThe Reading Royals are a professional ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Royals play their home games at the Sovereign Center located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania...
- Toledo StormToledo StormThe Toledo Storm was a minor league professional ice hockey team in the ECHL from 1991 to 2007. The Storm played their home games at the venerable Toledo Sports Arena along the southern banks of the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio. The team colors were red and white, similar to the Detroit Red Wings,...
- Trenton TitansTrenton TitansThe Trenton Titans are a professional minor league ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Titans play their home games at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey. Established in 1999, the...
- Wheeling NailersWheeling NailersThe Wheeling Nailers are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They are the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL....
South Division
- Augusta LynxAugusta LynxThe Augusta Lynx were a minor-league professional ice hockey team based in Augusta, Georgia. The Lynx played their home games at the James Brown Arena...
- Charlotte Checkers
- Columbia InfernoColumbia InfernoThe Columbia Inferno are an ECHL team based in Columbia, South Carolina. The team is currently on voluntary suspension awaiting construction of a new arena in suburban Lexington County. They played their home games at the Carolina Coliseum. They planned on playing in a new arena during the...
- Florida EverbladesFlorida EverbladesThe Florida Everblades are an ECHL ice hockey team playing in the Southeast Division. The team is based in Estero, Florida and plays at Germain Arena . The team has existed since 1998...
- Gwinnett GladiatorsGwinnett GladiatorsThe Gwinnett Gladiators are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Duluth, Georgia. The Gladiators play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Gladiators play their home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center....
- Pensacola Ice PilotsPensacola Ice PilotsThe Pensacola Ice Pilots were a minor league ice hockey team located in Pensacola, Florida. The team was previously affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders , and the Chicago Blackhawks. They have also had a working agreement with the Houston Aeros of the...
- South Carolina StingraysSouth Carolina StingraysThe South Carolina Stingrays are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Stingrays play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. They play their home games at the North Charleston Coliseum. The Carolina Ice Palace, also located in...
- Texas WildcattersTexas WildcattersThe Texas Wildcatters, who took their name from Texas wildcatters, were an ECHL team based in Beaumont, Texas. They played their home games at the Ford Arena. They were the affiliate of the Florida Panthers in 2004–2005. The team played in Huntington, West Virginia and were known as the Huntington...
Pacific Division
- Bakersfield CondorsBakersfield CondorsThe Bakersfield Condors are a minor league ice hockey team based in Bakersfield, California. The team plays in the Pacific Division of the ECHL's Western Conference. The Condors join the Houston Aeros as an affiliate of the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League...
- Fresno FalconsFresno FalconsThe Fresno Falcons are a defunct minor league hockey team. They were once members of the ECHL . They were located in Fresno, California.-Early history:...
- Las Vegas WranglersLas Vegas WranglersThe Las Vegas Wranglers are a professional ice hockey team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wranglers are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL...
- Long Beach Ice Dogs
- Stockton ThunderStockton ThunderThe Stockton Thunder are a minor league professional ice hockey team from Stockton, California. The Thunder are a member of the ECHL, and began playing in the 2005–06 season. The Stockton Arena is their home ice, providing a capacity for 9,737 fans...
West Division
- Alaska Aces
- Idaho SteelheadsIdaho SteelheadsThe Idaho Steelheads are an American professional minor league ice hockey team based in Boise, Idaho. The team began playing in 1997 and has been a member of the ECHL since 2003....
- Phoenix RoadRunnersPhoenix RoadRunnersThe Phoenix RoadRunners were a minor league ice hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They played in the ECHL, beginning in the 2005–2006 season and ceasing operations at the end of the 2008-2009 season...
- Utah GrizzliesUtah GrizzliesThe Utah Grizzlies are a professional ice hockey team in the ECHL. They play out of West Valley City, Utah, United States, with their home games at the Maverik Center.- Franchise history :...
- Victoria Salmon KingsVictoria Salmon KingsThe Victoria Salmon Kings were a professional ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia. They were members of the Mountain Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL, debuting in the 2004–05 ECHL season and folding after the 2010–11 ECHL season as the Chilliwack Bruins WHL franchise...
Final standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L= Loses; OTL = Overtime loses; SOL = Shootout loses; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points; Green shade = Clinched playoff spot; Blue shade = Clinched division; (z) = Clinched home-ice advantageAmerican Conference
| Northern Division | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Bombers Dayton Bombers The Dayton Bombers were an ECHL ice hockey team located in Dayton, Ohio. The team most recently was in the North Division of the ECHL's American Conference.... (CBJ Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
72 | 37 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 83 | 213 | 191 |
| Toledo Storm Toledo Storm The Toledo Storm was a minor league professional ice hockey team in the ECHL from 1991 to 2007. The Storm played their home games at the venerable Toledo Sports Arena along the southern banks of the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio. The team colors were red and white, similar to the Detroit Red Wings,... (DET Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... /CHI Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... ) |
72 | 39 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 81 | 211 | 220 |
| Cincinnati Cyclones Cincinnati Cyclones The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team is a member of the ECHL. Founded in 1990, the team first played their games in the Cincinnati Gardens and now play at U.S. Bank Arena.... (MTL Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ) |
72 | 37 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 80 | 213 | 198 |
| Trenton Titans Trenton Titans The Trenton Titans are a professional minor league ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Titans play their home games at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey. Established in 1999, the... (PHI Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
72 | 36 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 77 | 250 | 242 |
| Johnstown Chiefs Johnstown Chiefs The Johnstown Chiefs were a minor league ice hockey team located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that played in the ECHL. The team was founded in 1988 in the All-American Hockey League, and moved to the East Coast Hockey League when that league was formed... (TB Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... ) |
72 | 33 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 72 | 216 | 232 |
| Reading Royals Reading Royals The Reading Royals are a professional ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Royals play their home games at the Sovereign Center located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania... (LA Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
72 | 32 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 71 | 221 | 235 |
| Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers The Wheeling Nailers are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They are the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL.... (PIT Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... ) |
72 | 32 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 215 | 255 |
| Southern Division | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Everblades Florida Everblades The Florida Everblades are an ECHL ice hockey team playing in the Southeast Division. The team is based in Estero, Florida and plays at Germain Arena . The team has existed since 1998... (CAR Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... /FLA Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... ) (z) |
72 | 44 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 94 | 272 | 212 |
| Texas Wildcatters Texas Wildcatters The Texas Wildcatters, who took their name from Texas wildcatters, were an ECHL team based in Beaumont, Texas. They played their home games at the Ford Arena. They were the affiliate of the Florida Panthers in 2004–2005. The team played in Huntington, West Virginia and were known as the Huntington... (Independent) |
72 | 41 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 91 | 265 | 222 |
| Gwinnett Gladiators Gwinnett Gladiators The Gwinnett Gladiators are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Duluth, Georgia. The Gladiators play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Gladiators play their home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.... (ATL Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... ) |
72 | 41 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 89 | 289 | 256 |
| Charlotte Checkers (NYR New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ) |
72 | 42 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 87 | 252 | 220 |
| Augusta Lynx Augusta Lynx The Augusta Lynx were a minor-league professional ice hockey team based in Augusta, Georgia. The Lynx played their home games at the James Brown Arena... (ANA Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
72 | 39 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 82 | 258 | 265 |
| South Carolina Stingrays South Carolina Stingrays The South Carolina Stingrays are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Stingrays play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. They play their home games at the North Charleston Coliseum. The Carolina Ice Palace, also located in... (WAS Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... ) |
72 | 36 | 27 | 4 | 5 | 81 | 250 | 251 |
| Columbia Inferno Columbia Inferno The Columbia Inferno are an ECHL team based in Columbia, South Carolina. The team is currently on voluntary suspension awaiting construction of a new arena in suburban Lexington County. They played their home games at the Carolina Coliseum. They planned on playing in a new arena during the... (TOR Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
72 | 29 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 67 | 217 | 256 |
| Pensacola Ice Pilots Pensacola Ice Pilots The Pensacola Ice Pilots were a minor league ice hockey team located in Pensacola, Florida. The team was previously affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders , and the Chicago Blackhawks. They have also had a working agreement with the Houston Aeros of the... (NYI New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
72 | 20 | 46 | 2 | 4 | 46 | 233 | 318 |
National Conference
| Pacific Division | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Wranglers Las Vegas Wranglers The Las Vegas Wranglers are a professional ice hockey team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wranglers are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL... (CGY Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... ) (z) |
72 | 46 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 106 | 231 | 187 |
| Bakersfield Condors Bakersfield Condors The Bakersfield Condors are a minor league ice hockey team based in Bakersfield, California. The team plays in the Pacific Division of the ECHL's Western Conference. The Condors join the Houston Aeros as an affiliate of the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League... (Independent) |
72 | 41 | 19 | 3 | 9 | 94 | 270 | 236 |
| Stockton Thunder Stockton Thunder The Stockton Thunder are a minor league professional ice hockey team from Stockton, California. The Thunder are a member of the ECHL, and began playing in the 2005–06 season. The Stockton Arena is their home ice, providing a capacity for 9,737 fans... (EDM Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... ) |
72 | 38 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 86 | 225 | 197 |
| Fresno Falcons Fresno Falcons The Fresno Falcons are a defunct minor league hockey team. They were once members of the ECHL . They were located in Fresno, California.-Early history:... (SJ San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
72 | 34 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 77 | 195 | 197 |
| Long Beach Ice Dogs (BOS Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... ) |
72 | 27 | 42 | 0 | 3 | 57 | 209 | 267 |
| West Division | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Aces (STL) | 72 | 49 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 105 | 270 | 176 |
| Idaho Steelheads Idaho Steelheads The Idaho Steelheads are an American professional minor league ice hockey team based in Boise, Idaho. The team began playing in 1997 and has been a member of the ECHL since 2003.... (DAL Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... ) |
72 | 42 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 90 | 240 | 208 |
| Victoria Salmon Kings Victoria Salmon Kings The Victoria Salmon Kings were a professional ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia. They were members of the Mountain Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL, debuting in the 2004–05 ECHL season and folding after the 2010–11 ECHL season as the Chilliwack Bruins WHL franchise... (VAN Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... ) |
72 | 36 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 76 | 239 | 249 |
| Phoenix RoadRunners Phoenix RoadRunners The Phoenix RoadRunners were a minor league ice hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They played in the ECHL, beginning in the 2005–2006 season and ceasing operations at the end of the 2008-2009 season... (PHX Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... ) |
72 | 27 | 40 | 2 | 3 | 59 | 201 | 255 |
| Utah Grizzlies Utah Grizzlies The Utah Grizzlies are a professional ice hockey team in the ECHL. They play out of West Valley City, Utah, United States, with their home games at the Maverik Center.- Franchise history :... (Independent) |
72 | 22 | 42 | 4 | 4 | 52 | 184 | 294 |
Final league standings
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Schell Brad Schell Brad Schell is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 9th round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.... |
Gwinnett Gladiators Gwinnett Gladiators The Gwinnett Gladiators are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Duluth, Georgia. The Gladiators play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Gladiators play their home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.... |
63 | 25 | 85 | 110 | 60 |
| Scott Mifsud | Gwinnett Gladiators Gwinnett Gladiators The Gwinnett Gladiators are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Duluth, Georgia. The Gladiators play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Gladiators play their home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.... |
70 | 26 | 68 | 94 | 66 |
| Yannick Tifu Yannick Tifu Yannick Tifu is a Canadian professional ice hockey Centre who currently plays for the Chicago Express. Tifu is a talented agitator who can get under the opponent's skin, but can also, finish checks, score, and fight.-Playing career:... |
Phoenix RoadRunners Phoenix RoadRunners The Phoenix RoadRunners were a minor league ice hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They played in the ECHL, beginning in the 2005–2006 season and ceasing operations at the end of the 2008-2009 season... /Dayton Bombers Dayton Bombers The Dayton Bombers were an ECHL ice hockey team located in Dayton, Ohio. The team most recently was in the North Division of the ECHL's American Conference.... |
78 | 28 | 61 | 89 | 104 |
| Marty Flichel Marty Flichel Marty Flichel is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Idaho Steelheads in the ECHL. He was selected by the Dallas Stars in the 7th round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft.... |
Idaho Steelheads Idaho Steelheads The Idaho Steelheads are an American professional minor league ice hockey team based in Boise, Idaho. The team began playing in 1997 and has been a member of the ECHL since 2003.... |
70 | 39 | 49 | 88 | 95 |
| Kevin Baker | Texas Wildcatters Texas Wildcatters The Texas Wildcatters, who took their name from Texas wildcatters, were an ECHL team based in Beaumont, Texas. They played their home games at the Ford Arena. They were the affiliate of the Florida Panthers in 2004–2005. The team played in Huntington, West Virginia and were known as the Huntington... |
62 | 36 | 45 | 81 | 76 |
| Derek Nesbitt Derek Nesbitt Derek Nesbitt is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Peoria Rivermen in the American Hockey League.-External links:... |
Idaho Steelheads Idaho Steelheads The Idaho Steelheads are an American professional minor league ice hockey team based in Boise, Idaho. The team began playing in 1997 and has been a member of the ECHL since 2003.... |
66 | 30 | 51 | 81 | 32 |
| Kimbi Daniels Kimbi Daniels Kimbi Daniels is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Fort St. John Flyers of the North Peace Hockey League... |
Alaska Aces | 70 | 18 | 63 | 81 | 128 |
| Mark Lee Mark Lee (ice hockey) Mark Lee is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for Ilves of the SM-liiga.-External links:... |
Charlotte Checkers | 59 | 26 | 54 | 80 | 64 |
| Scott Bertoli Scott Bertoli Scott Bertoli is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is currently serving the role of Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations for the ECHL's Trenton Titans.... |
Trenton Titans Trenton Titans The Trenton Titans are a professional minor league ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Titans play their home games at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey. Established in 1999, the... |
64 | 31 | 48 | 79 | 118 |
| Mike Bayrack Mike Bayrack Mike Bayrack is an Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Braehead Clan in the United Kingdom's Elite Ice Hockey League .... |
Texas Wildcatters Texas Wildcatters The Texas Wildcatters, who took their name from Texas wildcatters, were an ECHL team based in Beaumont, Texas. They played their home games at the Ford Arena. They were the affiliate of the Florida Panthers in 2004–2005. The team played in Huntington, West Virginia and were known as the Huntington... |
66 | 33 | 45 | 78 | 71 |
Data referenced from ECHL website
Leading goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; SOL = Shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average| Player | Team | GP | Min | W | L | OTL | SOL | GA | SO | SV% | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike McKenna Mike McKenna (ice hockey) Mike McKenna is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently a member of the NHL's Ottawa Senators organization. McKenna previously played for the New Jersey Devils and the Tampa Bay Lightning and their minor league affiliates.-Playing career:McKenna played his college hockey... |
Las Vegas Wranglers Las Vegas Wranglers The Las Vegas Wranglers are a professional ice hockey team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wranglers are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL... |
38 | 2258 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 83 | 5 | .927 | 2.21 |
| Derek Gustafson Derek Gustafson Derek Gustafson is a retired American professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:Prior to beginning his professional career, Gustafson was a goaltender for the St. Lawrence University Skating Saints during the 1999-2000 season... |
Alaska Aces | 43 | 2536 | 29 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 100 | 5 | .918 | 2.37 |
| Adam Berkhoel Adam Berkhoel Adam Berkhoel is a retired ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted 240th overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.-Playing career:... |
Dayton Bombers Dayton Bombers The Dayton Bombers were an ECHL ice hockey team located in Dayton, Ohio. The team most recently was in the North Division of the ECHL's American Conference.... |
43 | 2584 | 23 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 105 | 5 | .910 | 2.44 |
| Ryan MacDonald | Fresno Falcons Fresno Falcons The Fresno Falcons are a defunct minor league hockey team. They were once members of the ECHL . They were located in Fresno, California.-Early history:... |
39 | 2134 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 88 | 1 | .924 | 2.47 |
| Cedrick Desjardins Cédrick Desjardins Cédrick Desjardins is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently with the Colorado Avalanche organization of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Cincinnati Cyclones Cincinnati Cyclones The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team is a member of the ECHL. Founded in 1990, the team first played their games in the Cincinnati Gardens and now play at U.S. Bank Arena.... |
44 | 2648 | 24 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 112 | 4 | .917 | 2.54 |
Data referenced from ECHL website
National Confernece
The ECHL will use a straight-up, eight team knockout format for the National Conference.The top eight teams will advance to the playoffs, with the two division champions being the first and second seeds. The other six teams will be seeded by points.
In the second round, the best team remaining from each division is seeded first and second, and the other two teams are seeded by points.
The better team gains home-ice advantage for the conference finals.
All games are best of seven games.
American Conference
Because of the unbalance of the ECHL (15 teams in the American Conference compared to 10 teams in the National), the ECHL will have ten teams in the playoffs from the American Conference.To save on travel expenses, both divisions will have individual playoffs before meeting in the conference finals. The top three teams in each division receive a bye and advance to the first round. A best-of-three "play-in" round will be held between the fourth and fifth place teams. The winner gains the fourth seed headed to the first round, a best-of-five series. The winners of the two series in the first round play in the division finals, a best-of-seven series.
The winners of the two division finals play in a best-of-seven conference final.
Kelly Cup finals
The Kelly Cup finals will be a best-of-seven series between the two conference champions.National
National finals
| Alaska (2) vs. Idaho (4) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Away | Home | |
| May 7 | Idaho 1 | 0 Alaska | |
| May 8 | Idaho 3 | 2 Alaska | OT |
| May 11 | Alaska 5 | 2 Idaho | |
| May 13 | Alaska 2 | 7 Idaho | |
| May 15 | Alaska 2 | 3 Idaho | |
| Idaho wins best out of seven series 4-1 | |||
American
- So. is short for South Division
- No. is short for North Division
American Conference finals
| Dayton (No.1) vs. Florida (So.1) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Away | Home | |
| May 8 | Dayton 4 | 3 Florida | 3OT |
| May 10 | Dayton 3 | 5 Florida | |
| May 12 | Florida 4 | 3 Dayton | |
| May 13 | Florida 1 | 3 Dayton | |
| May 15 | Florida 2 | 4 Dayton | |
| May 17 | Dayton 3 | 6 Florida | |
| May 18 | Dayton 3 | Florida 1 | |
| Dayton wins best out of seven series 4-3 | |||
Last four
- No. is short for North Division (American Conference).
- So. is short for South Division (American Conference).
- Mo. is short for Mountain Division (National Conference).
Kelly Cup finals
| Dayton (No. 1) vs. Idaho (Na. 4) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Away | Home | |
| May 23 | Dayton 2 | 1 Idaho | |
| May 25 | Dayton 2 | 5 Idaho | |
| May 27 | Idaho 4 | 2 Dayton | |
| May 29 | Idaho 2 | 1 Dayton | 2OT |
| May 31 | Idaho 4 | 1 Dayton | |
| Idaho wins best out of seven series 4-1 | |||
Playoff tables referenced from ECHL website.
ECHL awards
| Patrick Kelly Cup Kelly Cup The Patrick J. Kelly Cup goes to the play-off champion of the ECHL. The Kelly Cup has been awarded to teams since 1997. Prior to 1997, the playoff winner was awarded the Riley Cup. The current cup is named after Patrick J. Kelly, the league's first commissioner. The cup is loaned to the winning... : |
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| Henry Brabham Cup: | Las Vegas Wranglers Las Vegas Wranglers The Las Vegas Wranglers are a professional ice hockey team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wranglers are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL... |
| Gingher Memorial Trophy: | Dayton Bombers Dayton Bombers The Dayton Bombers were an ECHL ice hockey team located in Dayton, Ohio. The team most recently was in the North Division of the ECHL's American Conference.... |
| Bruce Taylor Trophy: | Idaho Steelheads Idaho Steelheads The Idaho Steelheads are an American professional minor league ice hockey team based in Boise, Idaho. The team began playing in 1997 and has been a member of the ECHL since 2003.... |
| John Brophy Award: | Davis Payne (Alaska) |
| CCM Vector Most Valuable Player: | Brad Schell (Gwinnett Gwinnett Gladiators The Gwinnett Gladiators are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Duluth, Georgia. The Gladiators play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Gladiators play their home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.... ) |
| Kelly Cup Playoffs Most Valuable Player: | Steve Silverthorn (Idaho) |
| Reebok Hockey Goaltender of the Year: | Adam Berkhoel Adam Berkhoel Adam Berkhoel is a retired ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted 240th overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.-Playing career:... (Dayton) |
| CCM Tacks Rookie of the Year: | Colton Fretter (Gwinnett) |
| Defenseman of the Year: | Jon Awe (Gwinnett) |
| Leading Scorer: | Brad Schell (Gwinnett) |
| Reebok Hockey Plus Performer Award: | Matt Shasby (Alaska) |
| Sportsmanship Award: | Derek Nesbitt (Idaho) |
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