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
January 2021
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)
April 2021
2 Jersey Reversal Date
21 Recall/Assignment Deadline (11:59 pm local time); refer to ECHL Playing Rule 2(c)
22 ECHL Trade Deadline (3:00 pm ET)
June 2021
4 Last day to place a Player on Waivers (5:00 pm ET)
5 Last day of 2020-2021 ECHL Regular Season
7 Submission of Playoff Rosters due (3:00 pm ET)
7 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)
Adirondack Thunder
Allen Americans
Atlanta Gladiators
Bloomington Bison
Cincinnati Cyclones
Florida Everblades
Fort Wayne Komets
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Idaho Steelheads
Indy Fuel
Iowa Heartlanders
Jacksonville Icemen
Kalamazoo Wings
Kansas City Mavericks
Maine Mariners
Norfolk Admirals
Orlando Solar Bears
Rapid City Rush
Reading Royals
Savannah Ghost Pirates
South Carolina Stingrays
Tahoe Knight Monsters
Toledo Walleye
Trois-Rivières Lions
Tulsa Oilers
Utah Grizzlies
Wheeling Nailers
Wichita Thunder
Worcester Railers