ECHL announces critical dates for 20-21 season

PRINCETON, NJ – On Tuesday morning, the ECHL announced its schedule of critical administrative dates for the upcoming 2020-21 season.

November 2020

26 Players may report to Training Camp for team meetings, registration, physicals, etc. (*Only for teams beginning Season on Dec. 11)

27 Training Camp opens, Members may begin on-ice sessions (*Only for teams beginning Season on Dec. 11)

December 2020

9 Opening Day Rosters due to League Office (3:00 pm ET) *For teams beginning Season on Dec. 11th

11 72-game regular season begins for 13 teams

31 Players may report to Training Camp for team meetings, registration, physicals, etc. (*Only for teams beginning Season on Jan. 15)

January 2021

1 Training Camp opens, Members may begin on-ice sessions (*Only for teams beginning Season on Jan. 15)

2 Overseas Deadline (3:00 pm ET)

10 Active Rosters cut down from 21 to 20 for teams who started Season on Dec. 11 (by 3:00 pm ET)

13 Opening Day Rosters due to League Office (3:00 pm ET) *For teams beginning Season on Jan. 15

15 62-game regular season begins for remaining teams who opt-in to 2020-21 Season

February 2021

14 Active Rosters cut down from 21 to 20 for teams who started season on Jan. 15 (by 3:00 pm ET)

April 2021

2 Jersey Reversal Date

May 2021

TBD Recall/Assignment Deadline (11:59 pm local time); refer to ECHL Playing Rule 2(c)

TBD ECHL Trade Deadline (3:00 pm ET)

June 2021

4 Last day to place a Player on Waivers (5:00 pm ET)

6 Last day of 2020-2021 ECHL Regular Season

7 Submission of Playoff Rosters due (3:00 pm ET)

9 2021 Kelly Cup Playoffs begin

July 2021

1 Protected Lists due (3:00 pm ET)

5 Future Considerations Trade Deadline (3:00 pm ET)

8 Season Ending Rosters due (3:00 pm ET)

9 First day for Players to sign contracts for 2021-22 Season

23 Qualifying Offers due to Players for 2021-22 Season (11:59 pm ET)

August 2021

9 Qualifying Offers expire automatically (11:59pm ET)

16 Restricted Free Agency Ends (11:59pm ET)