NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Annual ECHL Board of Governors Meeting was held this week at the Sheraton Music City in Nashville. 
Mead re-elected as Chairman of the Board
Adirondack Thunder President Jeff Mead was re-elected as Chairman of the Board for the second consecutive season.
Increase in games for two-referee system
The Board of Governors approved utilizing a two-referee system for 75 percent of all League regular-season games during the 2026-27 Season, an increase from the 50 percent which was utilized the previous two seasons. Each team will play 27 home games where the two-referee system is used.
14-day Injured Reserve changed to 7-day
For the 2026-27 Season, the previous 14-day Injured Reserve has been changed to seven (7) days. An unlimited number of players may be placed on the 7-day Injured Reserve at any time.
