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The ECHL -Hockey’s

Premier ‘AA’League

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Commissioner ............................................................................. Brian McKennaCommissioner Emeritus........................................................ Patrick J. KellyVice President of Hockey Operations................................................ Mike MurrayVice President of Business Operations................................................. Ryan CrelinDirector of Communications................................................... Joe BabikDirector of Finance...................................................................................... Todd CorlissDirector of Officiating.................................................................................... Joe ErnstDirector, Marketing & Licensing........................................................... Tara CraneManager of Hockey Operations.............................................................. Jeff ZavatskyHockey Operations Consultant................................................................... Bryan LewisExecutive/Marketing Assistant............................................................. Kristin Kellner

116 Village Blvd.Suite 304

Princeton, NJ 08540

Office Phone ......... (609) 452-0770Office Fax ............ (609) 452-7147E-mail............ [email protected] ............... www.echl.com

Years League Active: 1988-2010-11 Opening Date: Friday, October 152010-11 All-Star Game: Wednesday, January 26 at Bakersfield, CA2010-11 Closing Date: Saturday, April 2Number of Games: 72Roster Limit: 20 players (18 may dress for a game)

ECHL Directory

Forward................................................................................ Evan Barlow, IdahoForward................................................................................ Justin Donati, ElmiraForward......................................................... Maxime Tanguay, ToledoDefense................................................................................ Drew Paris, GwinnettDefense................................................................................ Sam Roberts, GwinnettGoaltender.............................................................. Richard Bachman, Idaho

2009-10 All-Rookie Team

2009-10 First Team All-ECHLForward................................................................................ Mark Derlago, IdahoForward................................................................................ Tyler Donati, ElmiraForward................................................................................ Ryan Kinasewich, UtahDefense......................................................... J.C. Sawyer, ToledoDefense................................................................................ Eric Regan, BakersfieldGoaltender.............................................................. Todd Ford, South Carolina

2009-10 Second Team All-ECHLForward......................................................................................... Justin Donati, ElmiraForward........................................................................................ Adam Miller, Las VegasForward...................................................................................... Tyler Spurgeon, IdahoDefense......................................................................................... Mitch Ganzak, WheelingDefense......................................................................................... Jimmy Sharrow, VictoriaGoaltender.................................................................................... Richard Bachman, Idaho

Henry Brabham Cup (most points-regular season) Idaho SteelheadsE.A. “Bud” Gingher Trophy (American Conf. Champs) Cincinnati CyclonesBruce Taylor Trophy (National Conf. Champs) Idaho SteelheadsJohn Brophy Award (Coach of the Year) Derek Laxdal, IdahoCCM U+ Most Valuable Player Tyler Donati, ElmiraKelly Cup Playoffs MVP Robert Mayer/Jeremy Smith, CincinnatiReebok Goaltender of the Year Todd Ford, South CarolinaCCM Rookie of the Year Justin Donati, ElmiraDefenseman of the Year J.C. Sawyer, ToledoLeading Scorer Tyler Donati, ElmiraReebok Plus Performer of the Year Mark Derlago, IdahoSportsmanship Award Barret Ehgoetz, CincinnatiReebok Equipment Manager of the Year Ben Laing, StocktonReebok Athletic Trainer of the Year Bobby Walls, OntarioTeam Award of Excellence Toledo WalleyeTicket Department of the Year Stockton ThunderExcellence in Marketing Bakersfield CondorsWebsite of the Year Ontario ReignExecutive of the Year Kristin Ropp (GM), Cincinnati CyclonesExcellence in Media Relations Eric Levine, ElmiraBroadcaster of the Year Doug Plagens, IdahoTicket Executive of the Year Josh Burdine, CincinnatiOutstanding Media Doyle Woody-Anchorage Daily NewsRyan Birmingham Memorial Award (on-ice official) Ray King

2009-10 ECHL Post-Season Awards

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Toledo ECHL Award WinnersMost Valuable Player Andrew Williamson (1999-00)Goaltender of the Year Nick Vitucci (1997-98)Rookie of the Year Sean Venedam (1997-98)Defenseman of the Year Derek Booth (1992-93)

J.C. Sawyer (2009-10)Coach of the Year Claude Noel (2002-03)

Nick Vitucci (2004-05)Marketing Award Pat Pylypuik (1998-99)Team Award of Excellence 2009-10Playoff MVP Rick Judson (LW)(1992-93)

Dave Gagnon (G)(1993-94)Henry Brabham Cup (regular season pts. champ) 1991-92 (95 points)

2002-03 (104 points)

All-ECHL Teams:1992 Mike Casselman (LW) - 2nd Team 1992 Mike Maurice (C) - 1st Team1993 Iain Duncan (LW) - 2nd Team 1993 Scott King (G) - 2nd Team1993 Derek Booth (D) - 1st Team 1994 Rick Judson (LW) - 2nd Team1995 Rick Corriveau (D) - 1st Team 1996 Todd Wetzel (C) - Rookie Team1997 David Goverde (G) - 2nd Team 1998 Nick Vitucci (G) - 1st Team2000 Andrew Williamson (RW) - 1st Team 2001 Andrew Williamson (RW) - 1st Team2001 James Patterson (LW) - 1st Team 2003 Grady Moore (D) - Rookie Team2005 Carl Mallette (C) - 1st Team 2010 J.C. Sawyer (D) - 1st Team2010 Maxime Tanguay (C) - Rookie Team

Toledo ECHL All-Stars:2010-J.C. Sawyer (D), Maxime Tanguay 2007-Ken Magowan(LW), Jamie Tardif(RW)2006-Gerry Burke(D) 2005-Dan Eberly(D) 2004-Morten Ask(C) 2003-Nick Parillo(F)2002-Magnus Nilsson(LW) 2001-James Patterson(LW) 2000-Andrew Williamson(RW),Chris Gignac(C) 1999-Andrew Williamson(RW), Matt Mullin(G) 1998-LouisBernard(D), Sean Venedam(C) 1997-Jason Gladney(D) 1996-Jason Gladney(D), RickJudson (LW), Nicolas Perreault(D), Dennis Purdie(RW), Todd Wetzel(C) 1995-JimMaher(D), Jay Neal(D) 1994-Rick Judson (LW), Darren Perkins(D) 1993-Derek Booth(D),Iain Duncan (LW), Jeff Jablonski(LW)

Starters

Patrick J. Kelly CupThe ECHL retired its playoff championship

trophy, the Jack Riley Cup, following the 1995-96 season and replaced it with the Patrick J.

Kelly Cup. Patrick Kelly, whose hockey careerspanned more than four decades as a player,

general manager and coach, is one of thefounding fathers of the ECHL and the first

commissioner in league history. The ECHL isproud to honor his distinguished career by

naming its most coveted trophy in his honor.

The Brabham CupHenry Brabham was a major force in profes-sional hockey in Virginia for more than 15years. The former mayor and businessmanmade his mark on the ECHL as one of the

league’s founders as well as the first owner ofthe Erie Panthers. Brabham worked tirelessly to

establish the fledgling league. The ECHL isproud to honor his hard work and dedication

by naming its regular season championshiptrophy in his honor.

Kelly Cup Champions2010-Cincinnati Cyclones2009-South Carolina Stingrays2008-Cincinnati Cyclones2007-Idaho Steelheads2006-Alaska Aces2005-Trenton Titans2004-Idaho Steelheads2003-Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies2002-Greenville Grrrowl2001-South Carolina Stingrays2000-Peoria Rivermen1999-Mississippi Sea Wolves1998-Hampton Roads Admirals1997-South Carolina Stingrays

Riley Cup Champions1996-Charlotte Checkers1995-Richmond Renegades1994-Toledo Storm1993-Toledo Storm1992-Hampton Roads Admirals1991-Hampton Roads Admirals1990-Greensboro Monarchs1989-Carolina Thunderbirds

Brabham Cup Winners2009-10 Idaho Steelheads 1998-99 Pee Dee Pride2008-09 Florida Everblades 1997-98 Louisiana IceGators2007-08 Cincinnati Cyclones 1996-97 S Carolina Stingrays2006-07 Las Vegas Wranglers 1995-96 Richmond Renegades2005-06 Alaska Aces 1994-95 Wheeling Thunderbirds2004-05 Pensacola Ice Pilots 1993-94 Knoxville Cherokees2003-04 San Diego Gulls 1992-93 Wheeling Thunderbirds2002-03 Toledo Storm 1991-92 Toledo Storm2001-02 Louisiana IceGators 1990-91 Knoxville Cherokees2000-01 Trenton Titans 1989-90 Winston-Salem T-birds1999-00 Florida Everblades 1988-89 Erie Panthers

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ECHL to NHL GraduatesToledo Storm Players That Played In The NHL

(28 players through 2009-10 season)Player Storm NHLRyan Bach (G) 1996-97 Los Angeles (1998-99)Ryan Barnes (LW) 2000-02 Detroit (2003-04)Ryan Bast (D) 1996-97 Philadelphia (1998-99)Darryl Bootland (RW) 2002-03 Detroit (2003-04), NY Islanders (2007-08)Bob Boughner (D) 1991-92 Buffalo (1995-98), Nashville (1998-00),

Pittsburgh (1999-01), Calgary (2001-03),Carolina (03-04), Colorado (03-04, 05-06)

Mike Brodeur (G) 2006-07 Ottawa Senators (2009-10)Mike Casselman (LW) 1991-92 Florida (1995-96)Sylvain Cloutier (C) 1995-96 Chicago (1998-99)Phil Crowe (RW) 1991-92 Los Angeles (93-94), Philadelphia (95-96),

Ottawa (1996-99), Nashville (1999-00)Xavier Delisle (C) 1999-00 Tampa Bay (1998-99), Montreal (2000-01)Matt Ellis (C) 2002-03 Detroit (2006-08), Los Angeles (2007-08),

Buffalo (2008-10)Scott Fankhouser (G) 2004-05 Atlanta (1999-01)Brian Finley (G) 2002-03 Nashville (2002-03, 05-06), Boston (06-07)Dave Gagnon (G) 91-92, 93-94 Detroit (1990-91)Timo Helbling (D) 2002-03 Tampa Bay (1995-96), Washington (06-07)Alex Hicks (LW) 1992-94 Anaheim (1995-97), Pittsburgh (1996-98),

San Jose (1998-99), Florida (1998-00)Andrew Hutchinson (D) 2002-03 Nashville (2003-04, Carolina (2005-07),

Tampa Bay (2008-09), Dallas (2008-09)Raitis Ivanans (LW) 2001-02 Montreal (2005-06), Los Angeles (06-10)Scott King (G) 1991-93 Detroit (1990-92)Sasha Lakovic (LW) 1993-94 Calgary (1996-97), New Jersey (1997-99)Jason MacDonald (RW) 1995-96 New York Rangers (2003-04)Joey MacDonald (G) 01-02, 05-06 Boston (2006-07), Detroit (2006-07),

NY Islanders (2007-09), Toronto (2009-10)Drew MacIntyre (G) 2003-06 Vancouver (2007-08)Marquis Mathieu (C) 1994-95 Boston (1998-01)Mike Minard (G) 2002-03 Edmonton (1999-00)Jaroslav Obsut (RW) 1996-97 St. Louis (2000-01), Colorado (2001-02)Barry Potomski (RW) 1992-94 Los Angeles (1995-97), San Jose (1997-98)Nathan Robinson (C) 2002-03 Detroit (2003-04), Boston (2005-06)

Matt Ellis (C) - Detroit Red Wings

2002 Award WinnersAMERICAN CONFERENCE

North DivisionW L OTL SOL Pts. GF GA PIM

y-Kalamazoo 42 20 6 4 94 273 243 1325x-Cincinnati 44 25 1 2 91 235 200 1138x-Toledo 35 30 2 5 77 254 274 1452Wheeling 33 32 2 5 73 240 249 1319

East DivisionW L OTL SOL Pts. GF GA PIM

y-Elmira 37 26 6 3 83 275 231 1721x-Reading 37 29 1 5 80 254 275 1428Trenton 33 30 4 5 75 244 252 1465Johnstown 18 43 7 4 47 215 307 1385

South DivisionW L OTL SOL Pts. GF GA PIM

y-Charlotte 43 21 4 4 94 253 223 1554x-S. Carolina 41 19 6 6 94 248 216 965x-Florida 38 25 4 5 85 234 221 1307Gwinnett 31 33 5 3 70 243 277 1144

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Pacific DivisionW L OTL SOL Pts. GF GA PIM

y-Bakersfield 38 29 4 1 81 232 243 1273x-Las Vegas 34 30 4 4 76 234 257 1421x-Stockton 33 29 2 8 76 235 241 1370Ontario 31 31 3 7 72 214 229 1318

West DivisionW L OTL SOL Pts. GF GA PIM

y-Idaho 48 17 2 5 103 260 191 1283x-Alaska 36 28 4 4 80 232 240 1566x-Utah 34 29 4 5 77 260 253 1292Victoria 34 32 4 2 74 230 243 922

y-denotes division championx-denotes playoff team

2009-10 ECHL Final Standings

2009-10 Kelly Cup Playoffs

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1st Round (National) 1st Round (American)Bakersfield defeated Victoria (3-2) Charlotte defeated Toledo (3-1)Stockton defeated Alaska (3-1) Reading defeated Kalamazoo (3-2)Utah defeated Las Vegas (3-2) Florida defeated Elmira (3-2)

Cincinnati defeated S Carolina (3-2)

2nd Round (National) 2nd Round (American)Idaho defeated Utah (4-0) Cincinnati defeated Charlotte (4-3)Stockton defeated Bakersfield (4-1) Reading defeated Florida (4-0)

Conference Finals (National) Conference Finals (American)Idaho defeated Stockton (4-2) Cincinnati defeated Reading (4-3)

Kelly Cup FinalsCincinnati defeated Idaho (4-1)

2009-10 ECHL League LeadersPoints Team GP G A PTS Goals Team GP GTyler Donati ELM 67 38 76 114 Ryan Kinasewich UTA 59 48*Justin Donati ELM 65 42 62 104 Wes Goldie VIC 72 44Ryan Kinasewich UTA 59 48 55 103 *Justin Donati ELM 65 42Mark Derlago IDH 60 42 50 92 Mark Derlago IDH 60 42Adam Miller LV 72 33 53 86AJ Perry UTA 67 30 48 78 Assists Team GP A*Evan Barlow IDH 58 32 43 75 Tyler Donati ELM 67 76James Bates STK 60 27 46 73 *Justin Donati ELM 65 62Andrew Fournier KAL 70 27 44 71 Ryan Kinasewich UTA 59 55Ryan Cruthers REA 60 22 49 71 Adam Miller LV 72 53Rick Cleaver KAL 62 32 38 70Stephane Goulet BAK 68 29 40 69 Penalty Min Team GP PIM*Maxime Tanguay TOL 66 25 44 69 T.J. Reynolds CHR 55 254Ben Gordon REA 56 24 45 69 Lance Galbraith UTA 67 252Olivier Prouix ELM 71 23 46 69 Justin Johnson AK 54 249Chad Painchaud VIC 65 30 38 68 Garet Hunt STK 52 215

Goaltenders Team GP Min Shots GA SO GAA Sv% W L OTL SOL*Richard Bachman IDH 35 2028 852 77 4 2.28 .910 22 7 0 4*Jeremy Smith CIN 42 2468 1074 108 2 2.63 .899 23 15 0 2Rejean Beauchemin IDH 39 2279 930 100 2 2.63 .892 25 10 2 1Ryan Munce CHR 44 2511 1339 116 1 2.77 .913 26 14 2 1Todd Ford SC 28 1658 859 782 1 2.79 .910 18 7 1 1*Robert Mayer CIN 31 1750 740 658 2 2.81 .889 19 10 1 0Curtis Darling ONT 59 3483 1806 1640 3 2.86 .908 21 25 2 5David Shantz VIC 28 1585 846 770 2 2.88 .910 18 5 4 0Andrew Perugini STK 47 2589 1385 1258 3 2.94 .908 22 15 1 4Dave Caruso TRE 46 2650 1462 1327 1 3.06 .908 21 20 1 1

--Minimum 1440 minutes played* Rookie

Special TeamsPower Play Penalty KillTeam GP OPP PPG PCT. Team GP TSH PPGA PCT.Utah 72 365 83 22.7 Elmira 72 381 52 86.4Gwinnett 72 358 81 22.6 Florida 72 386 64 83.4Toledo 72 377 83 22.0 Idaho 72 338 58 82.8Stockton 72 355 75 21.1 Gwinnett 72 348 60 82.8Idaho 72 386 81 21.0 Wheeling 72 377 65 82.8Kalamazoo 72 354 71 20.1 S Carolina 72 305 53 82.6Wheeling 72 376 75 19.9 Charlotte 72 377 66 82.5S Carolina 72 313 60 19.2 Alaska 72 412 73 82.3Alaska 72 344 65 18.9 Stockton 72 376 70 81.4Ontario 72 374 70 18.7 Utah 72 352 66 81.3Florida 72 381 71 18.6 Ontario 72 397 77 80.6Elmira 72 406 74 18.2 Victoria 72 299 58 80.6Bakersfield 72 347 63 18.2 Cincinnati 72 340 66 80.6Cincinnati 72 401 67 16.7 Trenton 72 413 81 80.4Reading 72 382 63 16.5 Las Vegas 72 389 78 79.9Victoria 72 353 57 16.1 Reading 72 357 72 79.8Charlotte 72 372 60 16.1 Kalamazoo 72 396 80 79.8Trenton 72 406 65 16.0 Johnstown 72 409 84 79.5Las Vegas 72 419 66 15.8 Toledo 72 387 81 79.1Johnstown 72 350 54 15.4 Bakersfield 72 380 80 78.9

Totals 7419 1384 18.7 Totals 7419 1384 81.3

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Misc. ECHL Information

Premier ‘AA’ Hockey League Fast Facts*The ECHL celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2007-08 and is the third-longesttenured professional hockey league behind only the National Hockey Leagueand the American Hockey League.*The ECHL began in 1988-89 with five teams in four states and has grown tobe a coast-to-coast league with 19 teams in 14 states and British Columbia in2010-11.*443 players have played in the NHL after playing in the ECHL including arecord 53 in 2008-09.*35 ECHL players made their NHL debut in 2009-10.*6 players played in the ECHL and the NHL in 2009-10: Kyle Calder withBakersfield and Anaheim, Tomas Kana with Alaska and Columbus, JeremyDuchesne with Kalamazoo and Philadelphia, Dan Sexton with Bakersfield andAnaheim, MacGregor Sharp with Bakersfield and Anaheim and Matt Zaba withCharlotte and the New York Rangers.*The ECHL has had 251 players reach the NHL since 2002-03 when it changedits focus to become the primary developmental league for the NHL and theAHL. The ECHL had 97 players reach the NHL in its first 10 seasons and 215in the first 15 years.*187 ECHL players have played their first game in the last five seasons for anaverage of more than 37 per year.*The ECHL had a record 78 players on NHL opening-day rosters, surpassingthe 71 from a year ago and marking the seventh year in a row that there havebeen over 50 former ECHL players on opening-day rosters.*Every ECHL team has an affiliation with an NHL team and the league hasaffiliations with 27 of the 30 NHL teams, marking the 14th consecutive seasonthat the league has had affiliations with at least 20 teams in the NHL.*24 coaches with an ECHL background are working behind the benches ofteams in the NHL including Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau,New York Islanders head coach Scott Gordon, Philadelphia Flyers head coachPeter Laviolette and St. Louis Blues head coach Davis Payne.*21 former ECHL officials are working as part of the NHL officiating team in2010-11.*The ECHL was represented for the 10th year in a row on the Stanley Cupchampion with Chicago Blackhawks assistant coaches Mike Haviland and JohnTorchetti, developmental goaltending coach Wade Flaherty, senior director ofhockey administration Al MacIsaac, general manager of minor leagueaffiliations Mark Bernard and scout Ryan Stewart.*Former ECHL broadcasters working in the National Hockey League includeJohn Ahlers and Steve Carroll of the Anaheim Ducks, Tom Callahan of theNashville Predators, Dave Goucher of the Boston Bruins, Chris Kerber of theSt. Louis Blues, Jack Michaels of the Edmonton Oilers, Dave Mishkin of theTampa Bay Lightning, Bob McElligott and John Michael of the ColumbusBlue Jackets and Rob Simpson, who is a producer/host for The NHLNetwork.*In the last seven seasons the ECHL has had more call-ups to the AHL than allother professional leagues combined with over 3,000 call-ups involving morethan 1,500 players and in 2009-10 there were 10 times as many call-ups fromthe ECHL to the AHL than all other professional leagues.*The ECHL averaged 4,485 fans per game in 2009-10, the highest average since1999-00. It is the sixth consecutive season and the 18th time in the last 20 yearsthat the ECHL has averaged over 4,000 fans and the league drew over 3 millionfans for the 17th year in a row.*There have been more than 75 million fans who have attended over 17,000games since the ECHL began in 1988-89 with five teams in four states.

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ECHL Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat do the letters ECHL stand for?In a change reflective of the nationwide presence of the ECHL, the East CoastHockey League changed its name to simply ECHL on May 19, 2003. Theleading professional developmental league for the American Hockey and theNational Hockey League, ECHL has an identity that is well known withinNorth American hockey circles.

What is the salary cap in the ECHL?The weekly salary cap for 2010-11 is $12,000 and the weekly salary floor is$8,500.

What is the minimum salary for an ECHL player?Teams are required in 2010-11 to pay rookie players a minimum salary of $370per week and returning players a minimum salary of $410 per week. Areturning player is classified as a player who appeared on a team’s season-ending or playoff roster or who has played in 25 or more professional hockeygames.

What is the NHL/AHL affiliate payment?The NHL/AHL affiliate payment for 2010-11 is $525 per week. Any affiliateamount other than $525 per week agreed upon with any NHL/AHL club willbe considered a salary cap violation. This includes excess payments forequipment, travel, etc.

Does the ECHL play overtime?During all pre-season and regular season ECHL games, if at the end of thethree (3) regular twenty (20) minute periods, the score shall be tied, each teamshall be awarded a point in the ECHL standings.

The teams will then play an additional overtime of not more than (5) minuteswith the team scoring first declared the winner and being awarded anadditional point. The overtime period shall be played with each team at anumerical strength of four (4) skaters and one (1) goaltender.

If at the end of the five (5) minute overtime, the score shall remain tied, thena shootout will occur. The shootout will be commenced immediatelyfollowing a one (1) minute rest period during which the players will remainon the ice. The teams will not change ends for the shootout.

How many players can dress for each game?Teams may dress a maximum of eighteen (18) players for each regular seasonand playoff game, of which two (2) must be goaltenders. No team can playwith only one designated goaltender on the lineup card.

How many veteran players are allowed in the ECHL?Each ECHL team shall be limited to four veteran players on its active rosterduring the hockey season (regular season and playoffs).

What constitutes a veteran player in the ECHL?A veteran shall mean a player, other than a goaltender, who has played in atleast 260 regular season games of professional hockey. Provided however, anyplayer signed to a NHL or AHL contract which contains an ECHL assignmentprovision shall be exempt from the foregoing rule. Notwithstanding theabove, any player assigned to an ECHL member team on a NHL or AHLcontract shall be deemed to be a veteran if said player is 24 years or older andhas participated in 260 regular season professional hockey games as of theopening day of the season of said year.

What games count towards determining a player’s veteran status?Games played for the Olympic or National Team of any country do not countas professional games and will not be applicable toward the 260 professionalgames needed to be classified as a veteran. The ECHL will use the Interna-tional Section of current and previous National Hockey League Year InReview books to determine professional games played outside North America.If a player’s statistics are included in this section, those games will beconsidered to be professional games played and applicable toward his veteranstatus. Games played in all professional North American leagues, past andpresent, will count toward a player’s veteran status.

What constitutes a rookie in the ECHL?A rookie is any player who has played less than 25 regular season games ofprofessional hockey.

What is the ECHL roster limit?ECHL teams can carry a maximum of twenty (20) players on their active roster(not counting players on injured reserve).

What is the injured reserve system for the ECHL?ECHL teams can have one player on the 3-day injured reserve and one playeron the 7-day injured reserve and an unlimited number of players on the 21-day injured reserve. Players may be moved from the 3-day injured reserve listor the 7-day injured reserve list to the 21-day injured reserve list, but may notbe moved back from the 21-day injured reserve list to either the 3-day injuredreserve list or 7-day injured reserve list.

In addition, when placing a player on the 7-day or 21-day injured reserve listretroactive to his injury, a team may only go back three (3) days or to the firstday after his last game played, whichever is less, including and beginning withthe current day. Once put on the injured reserve list, a player must remainthere the minimum number of clear days so that his total time on the injuredreserve list equals the length of the respective injured reserve list slot. Anyplayer who was moved from the 3-day injured reserve list or the 7-day injuredreserve list to the 21-day injured reserve list will have the number of daysalready served count toward his 21-day total. Players on injured reserve maynot skate in any pre-game warm-up.

What is the Christmas Waiver/Trade Freeze?There will be a waiver/trade freeze from 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 21 until12:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 26. Players may not be waived or traded duringthis freeze, however, all other roster transactions are permitted.

When is the jersey reversal date?As of Friday, January 28, 2011, all teams will reverse jerseys for the remainderof the regular Season whereby home teams will wear their “road” jerseys androad teams will wear their “home” jerseys. For the playoffs, teams will returnto wearing their regular jerseys (home-white, road-dark).

When is the ECHL deadline for Kelly Cup Playoffs rosters?April 4, 2011 at 3 p.m. ET

ECHL Frequently Asked Questions

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