From Training Camp To Trade Deadline: Critical Dates For The ECHL Season
From Training Camp To Trade Deadline: Critical Dates For The ECHL Season
We're just weeks away from the beginning of the 2020-21 season. Here are the most important dates to mark on your calendar for this season of hockey.

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We're just weeks away from the beginning of the 2020-21 season. Here are the most important dates to mark on your calendar for this season of hockey.
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)
24 — Start of 2021-22 Playing Season
August 2021
9 — Qualifying Offers expire automatically (11:59pm ET)
16 — Restricted Free Agency Ends (11:59pm ET)