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The ECHL -Hockey’s

Premier ‘AA’League


Commissioner ............................................................................. Brian McKennaCommissioner Emeritus........................................................ Patrick J. KellySenior Vice President of Communications/New Media.......... Jack CarnefixVice President of Marketing & Licensing...................................... Tara CraneVice President of Hockey Operations................................................ Mike MurrayManager of Hockey Operations.............................................................. Brent GarbuttDirector of Officiating.................................................................................... Joe ErnstHockey Operations Consultant................................................................... Bryan LewisDirector of Business Operations................................................. Ryan CrelinDirector of Finance...................................................................................... Todd CorlissExecutive/Marketing Assistant............................................................. Kristin Kellner

Forward................................................................................ Bryan Ewing, WheelingForward................................................................................ Jordan Morrison, WheelingForward................................................................................ Matt Pope, BakersfieldDefense................................................................................ Elgin Reid, WheelingDefense................................................................................ Mitch Ganzak, WheelingGoaltender.............................................................. Jean-Phillippe Lamoureux, Alaska

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

Years League Active: 1988-2009-10 Opening Date: Thursday, October 152009-10 All-Star Game: Wednesday, January 20 at Ontario, CA2009-10 Closing Date: Saturday, April 3Number of Games: 72Roster Limit: 20 players (18 may dress for a game)

2008-09 All-Rookie Team

ECHL Directory

2008-09 First Team All-ECHLForward................................................................................ Kevin Baker, FloridaForward................................................................................ Bryan Ewing, WheelingForward................................................................................ Travis Morin, South CarolinaDefense................................................................................ Ryan Gunderson, TrentonDefense................................................................................ Dylan Yeo, VictoriaGoaltender.............................................................. Jean-Phillippe Lamoureux, Alaska

2008-09 Second Team All-ECHLForward......................................................................................... Dave Bonk, BakersfieldForward........................................................................................ Mark Derlago, BakersfieldForward...................................................................................... Wes Goldie, VictoriaDefense......................................................................................... Peter Metcalf, FloridaDefense......................................................................................... Matt Shasby, AlaskaGoaltender.................................................................................... Gerald Coleman, Trenton

Henry Brabham Cup (most points-regular season) Florida EverbladesE.A. “Bud” Gingher Trophy (American Conf. Champs) S Carolia StingraysBruce Taylor Trophy (National Conf. Champs) Alaska AcesJohn Brophy Award (Coach of the Year) Rick Kowalsky, TrentonCCM U+ Most Valuable Player Kevin Baker, FloridaKelly Cup Playoffs MVP James Reimer, South CarolinaReebok Goaltender of the Year Jean-Phillippe Lamoureux, AlaskaCCM Rookie of the Year Bryan Ewing, WheelingDefenseman of the Year Dylan Yeo, VictoriaLeading Scorer Kevin Baker, FloridaReebok Plus Performer of the Year Travis Morin, South CarolinaSportsmanship Award Travis Morin, South CarolinaReebok Equipment Manager of the Year Patrick Noecker, ReadingSports Health Athletic Trainer of the Year Bryan Rogers, DaytonLocker Room Attendant of the Year Mike Companic, Trenton

Team Award of Distinction Stockton ThunderTicket Department of the Year Cincinnati CyclonesExcellence in Marketing Alaska AcesWebsite of the Year Alaska AcesExecutive of the Year Gordon Kaye (GM), Reading RoyalsExcellence in Media Relations Mike Benton, StocktonExcellence in Broadcasting Josh Heller, South CarolinaTicket Executive of the Year Tara Sipma, GwinnettOutstanding Media Mike Griffith - Bakersfield CalifornianRyan Birmingham Memorial Award (on-ice official) Michael Voyer (linesman)

2008-09 ECHL Post-Season Awards


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)Coach of the Year Claude Noel (2002-03)

Nick Vitucci (2004-05)Marketing Award Pat Pylypuik (1998-99)Playoff 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 Team

2005 Carl Mallette (C) - 1st Team

Toledo ECHL All-Stars:2007-Ken Magowan(LW), Jamie Tardif(RW) 2006-Gerry Burke(D) 2005-DanEberly(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-AndrewWilliamson(RW), Matt Mullin(G) 1998-Louis Bernard(D), Sean Venedam(C) 1997-Jason Gladney(D) 1996-Jason Gladney(D), Rick Judson (LW), Nicolas Perreault(D),Dennis Purdie(RW), Todd Wetzel(C) 1995-Jim Maher(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 Champions2009-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 Winners2008-09 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 1998-89 Erie Panthers1998-99 Pee Dee Pride



ECHL to NHL Graduates

Toledo Storm Players That Played In The NHL(27 players through 2008-09 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 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 (2008-09)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 (06-09)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)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-Cincinnati 41 26 2 3 87 256 231 1391x-Trenton 40 25 2 5 87 236 206 1146x-Elmira 39 26 2 5 85 235 232 1506x-Wheeling 36 28 2 6 80 263 260 1354Johnstown 37 30 5 0 79 228 232 1472Dayton 32 33 4 3 71 229 246 1255Reading 24 42 3 3 54 211 269 1514

South DivisionW L OTL SOL Pts. GF GA PIM

y-Florida 49 17 2 3 103 269 187 1504x-S. Carolina 42 23 2 4 90 249 187 1308x-Charlotte 34 29 2 6 76 217 224 1332x-Gwinnett 31 35 1 5 68 214 246 1372Mississippi 28 35 7 1 64 203 256 1242

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Pacific DivisionW L OTL SOL Pts. GF GA PIM

y-Ontario 38 29 4 2 82 197 218 1232x-Las Vegas 34 31 2 6 76 208 195 1622x-Bakersfield 33 31 3 5 74 246 263 1250x-Stockton 32 33 5 2 71 210 237 1574

West DivisionW L OTL SOL Pts. GF GA PIM

y-Alaska 45 24 1 2 93 232 181 1537x-Idaho 44 24 2 2 92 224 186 1361x-Victoria 38 27 2 5 83 232 200 1116x-Utah 28 28 6 10 72 220 246 1372Phoenix 30 37 2 3 65 200 246 1627

y-denotes division championx-denotes playoff team

2008-09 ECHL Final Standings

2008-09 Kelly Cup Playoffs


1st Round (National) 1st Round (American)Stockton defeated Ontario (4-3) Cincinnati defeated Wheeling (4-3)Las Vegas defeated Bakersfield (4-3) Elmira defeated Trenton (4-3)Alaska defeated Utah (4-1) Florida defeated Gwinnett (4-1)Victoria defeated Idaho (4-1) S Carolina defeated Charlotte (4-2)

2nd Round (National) 2nd Round (American)Las Vegas defeated Stockton (4-3) Cincinnati defeated Elmira (4-0)Alaska defeated Victoria (4-1) S Carolina defeated Florida (4-2)

Conference Finals (National) Conference Finals (American)Alaska defeated Las Vegas (4-0) S Carolina defeated Cincinnati (4-0)

Kelly Cup FinalsSouth Carolina defeated Alaska (4-3)

2008-09 ECHL League LeadersPoints Team GP G A PTS Goals Team GP GKevin Baker FLA 70 57 45 102 Kevin Baker FLA 70 57*Bryan Ewing WHE 67 43 48 91 Wes Goldie VIC 72 48Travis Morin SC 71 26 62 88 *Bryan Ewing WHE 67 43Bryan McGregor IDH 67 38 45 83 Bryan McGregor IDH 67 38Dave Bonk BAK 60 31 51 82Mark Derlago BAK 49 32 45 77 Assists Team GP APetr Pohl JHN 62 31 43 74 Travis Morin SC 71 62*Jordan Morrison WHE 63 26 48 74 Ryan Gunderson TRE 72 53*Ryan Huddy STK 69 35 38 73 Peter Metcalf FLA 57 51Eric Castonguay TRE 57 29 41 70 Dave Bonk BAK 60 51*Mark Van Guilder CIN 65 26 44 70Jordan Fox GWN 68 29 38 67 Penalty Min Team GP PIMColin Hemingway AK 64 25 42 67 Justin Johnson CIN 59 259Wes Goldie VIC 72 48 18 66 *Garet Hunt STK 63 248*Ryan Cruthers MIS 65 29 37 66 *James McEwan PHX 59 227Cam Keith AK 72 20 46 66 Adam Huxley STK 61 224

Goaltenders Team GP Min Shots GA SO GAA Sv% W L OTL SOL*David Leggio FLA 39 2284 1024 86 4 2.26 .916 27 7 2 1*JP Lamoureux AK 51 3071 1524 117 8 2.29 .923 33 16 0 2Gerald Coleman TRE 44 2566 1202 98 4 2.29 .918 29 9 1 2*Matt Climie IDH 42 2404 1088 92 4 2.30 .915 27 12 1 0Jonathan Boutin SC 37 2183 1082 95 3 2.61 .912 23 10 1 2Rejean Beauchemin IDH 32 1888 798 83 0 2.64 .896 17 11 1 2Todd Ford VIC 35 2019 1045 89 4 2.64 .915 17 15 0 1Anton Khudobin FLA 33 1706 827 77 4 2.71 .907 18 10 0 1Jeff Jakaitis CHR 47 2811 1652 128 5 2.73 .923 23 16 2 5*Andrew Perugini STK 37 2174 1109 102 2 2.81 .908 21 13 2 1--Minimum 1440 minutes played* Rookie

Special TeamsPower Play Penalty KillTeam GP OPP PPG PCT. Team GP TSH PPGA PCT.Wheeling 72 372 82 22.0 Alaska 72 374 40 89.3S Carolina 71 368 81 22.0 Florida 71 469 64 86.4Florida 71 463 101 21.8 Las Vegas 73 427 62 85.5Trenton 72 383 83 21.7 Charlotte 71 398 62 84.4Bakersfield 72 390 80 20.5 Victoria 72 345 54 84.3Idaho 72 409 80 19.6 S Caroina 72 432 68 84.3Cincinnati 72 419 80 19.1 Trenton 72 321 51 84.1Alaska 72 374 68 18.2 Idaho 72 373 60 83.9Ontario 73 409 71 17.4 Elmira 72 413 68 83.5Dayton 72 404 70 17.3 Phoenix 72 426 71 83.3Johnstown 72 412 70 17.0 Johnstown 72 443 74 83.3Victoria 72 401 68 17.0 Ontario 73 371 64 82.7Stockton 72 387 61 15.8 Gwinnett 72 386 67 82.6Gwinnett 72 451 71 15.7 Bakersfield 72 394 74 81.2Reading 72 388 60 15.5 Utah 72 398 75 81.2Elmira 72 387 59 15.2 Stockton 72 408 77 81.1Fresno 30 182 27 14.8 Wheeling 72 386 73 81.1Charlotte 71 451 66 14.6 Dayton 72 410 79 80.7Phoenix 72 382 54 14.1 Mississippi 71 404 78 80.7Utah 72 392 54 13.8 Cincinnati 72 379 76 79.9Augusta 18 105 13 12.4 Fresno 30 169 34 79.9Las Vegas 73 356 44 12.4 Reading 72 403 88 78.2Mississippi 71 376 46 12.2 Augusta 18 132 30 77.3

Totals 8661 1489 17.2 Totals 8661 1489 82.8


AK BAK CHR CIN ELM FLA GWT IDH JHN KAL LV ONT REA SC STK TOL TRE UTA VIC WHL

Alaska 3717 4396 3911 4264 4926 4348 3081 4135 3756 3438 3658 4329 4517 3391 3853 4392 3019 2337 4096

Bakersfield 3717 2444 2194 2670 2739 2224 848 2509 2161 281 152 2687 2509 246 2259 2751 702 1126 2388

Charlotte 4396 2444 493 640 719 218 2348 487 704 2215 2373 539 201 2684 586 602 2053 2992 442

Cincinnati 3911 2194 493 546 1054 476 1950 357 299 1947 2136 530 614 2352 203 593 1654 2530 231

Elmira 4264 2670 640 546 0 1330 857 2332 222 560 2385 2608 218 814 2735 419 252 2040 2893 334

Florida 4926 2739 719 1054 1330 615 2768 1204 1359 2509 2621 1204 583 3001 1252 1227 2472 3434 1159

Gwinnett 4348 2224 218 476 857 615 2189 700 784 1995 2161 753 320 2465 677 816 1894 2833 655

Idaho 3081 848 2348 1950 2332 2768 2189 2204 1824 764 985 2398 2470 603 1921 2461 345 647 2142

Johnstown 4135 2509 487 357 222 1204 700 2204 433 2263 2466 196 686 2606 291 259 1908 2765 121

Kalamazoo 3756 2161 704 299 560 1359 784 1824 433 1883 2105 625 910 2225 154 690 1528 2318 354

Las Vegas 3438 281 2215 1947 2385 2509 1995 764 2263 1883 224 2457 2278 522 1981 2520 424 1408 2140

Ontario 3658 152 2373 2136 2608 2621 2161 985 2466 2105 224 2626 2446 378 2203 2691 645 2023 2329

Reading 4329 2687 539 530 218 1204 753 2398 196 625 2457 2626 686 2800 483 83 2102 2959 301

S. Carolina 4517 2509 201 614 814 583 320 2470 686 910 2278 2446 686 2751 814 709 2174 3114 641

Stockton 3391 246 2684 2352 2735 3001 2465 603 2606 2225 522 378 2800 2751 2323 2863 702 881 2544

Toledo 3853 2259 586 203 419 1252 677 1921 291 154 1981 2203 483 814 2323 548 1626 2415 213

Trenton 4392 2751 602 593 252 1227 816 2461 259 690 2520 2691 83 709 2863 548 2177 3034 363

Utah 3019 702 2053 1654 2040 2472 1894 345 1908 1528 424 645 2102 2174 702 1626 2177 988 1847

Victoria 2337 1126 2992 2530 2893 3434 2833 647 2765 2318 1408 2023 2959 3114 881 2415 3034 988 2725

Wheeling 4096 2388 442 231 334 1159 655 2142 121 354 2140 2329 301 641 2544 213 363 1847 2725

ECHL Mileage Chart (2009-10)


Misc. ECHL Information

The conference quarterfinals will be a best-of-five game series with theremaining rounds being best-of-seven game series. The best-of-five series willbe a 2-3 format with the higher seed choosing if it wishes to host Games 1-2or Games 3-5. Teams that are less than 350 miles apart may choose to play a 2-2-1 format.

National Conference: Post-season berths will be awarded to the first-placeteam in each division and the next five teams in the conference, based onpoints. The division winner with the best record in the conference willreceive a bye in the first round. The other division winner will be seededsecond and meet the team that finishes seventh in the conference in the firstround. The other first round matchups will be the third-place finisher in theconference against the sixth-place finisher in the conference and the fourth-place finisher in the conference against the fifth-place finisher in theconference. The conference semifinals will have the first-place finishermeeting the winner of the fourth-place and fifth-place matchup and thewinner of the second-place finisher and seventh-place finisher against thewinner of the third-place finisher against the sixth-place finisher.

American Conference: Post-season berths will be awarded to the first-placeteam in each division and the next five teams in the conference, based onpoints. The division winners will be seeded first, second and third and willplay the eighth-place finisher, the seventh-place finisher and the sixth-placefinisher, respectively, while the fourth-place finisher and the fifth-placefinisher will meet. The conference semi-finals will have the winner of thefirst-place and eighth-place matchup will meet the winner of the fourth-placeand fifth-place game while the winner of the second-place and seventh-placegame will face the winner of the third-place and sixth-place matchup.

2010 Kelly Cup Playoff Dates: Conference Quarterfinals (April 5-12, 2010),Conference Semifinals (April 14-28), Conference Finals (April 30-May 12) andKelly Cup Finals (May 14-28).

2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs Format


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 2009-10 is $11,800 and the weekly salary floor is$8,300.

What is the minimum salary for an ECHL player?Teams are required in 2009-10 to pay rookie players a minimum salary of $360per week and returning players a minimum salary of $400 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 2009-10 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 30-day injured reserve. Players may be moved from the 3-day injured reserve listor the 7-day injured reserve list to the 30-day injured reserve list, but may notbe moved back from the 30-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 30-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 30-day injured reserve list will have the number of daysalready served count toward his 30-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 Dec. 21 until 9 a.m. ETon Dec. 27. Players may not be waived or traded during this freeze, however,all other roster transactions are permitted.

When is the jersey reversal date?ECHL teams will wear their white jerseys from October 15-January 21 andtheir dark jerseysfrom January 22-April 3.

When is the ECHL deadline for Kelly Cup Playoffs rosters?April 5, 2010 at 3 p.m. ET

How does the ECHL break ties?If Two Teams Tie

1. Wins, regular season2. Points, head-to-head3. Wins, head-to-head4. Goal differential, head-to-head5. Winning percentage, division (if tied teams are from same division; if not,skip to 6)6. Winning percentage, conference7. Goals for, regular season8. Goals against, regular season9. Coin toss

If Three or More Teams TieNote: When two teams remain after the third or other teams are eliminatedduring any step below, the tiebreaker reverts to Step 1 of the two-team format.

1. Wins, regular season2. Winning percentage, games between the teams3. Goal differential, games between the teams4. Winning percentage, division5. Winning percentage, conference6. Goals for, regular season7. Goals against, regular season8. Coin toss

ECHL Frequently Asked Questions


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