2006-2007 ECHL Critical Dates

August 2, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release

July 1
Qualifying Offers due to Players

July 2
Current Playing Season Begins

Sept. 14
NATABOC Certification of Athletic Trainer must be forwarded to the League Office and the PHPA as per the CBA

Oct. 5
Players Report

Training Camp Rosters Due at 3 p.m. ET

Oct. 6
Training Camp Opens (may begin on-ice sessions)

Oct. 18
Opening-Day Rosters Due at 3 p.m. ET

Oct. 20
19th ECHL Season Begins

Dec. 21-27
For all players on an ECHL roster as of 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 21, a roster freeze shall apply through 9 a.m. ET on Dec. 27, with respect to waivers, trades and any other player assignments. Players may be called up or reassigned by AHL or NHL teams.

Jan. 16-18
All-Star Break

Jan. 16
Rbk Hockey ECHL Skills Competition, Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho

Jan. 17
Rbk Hockey ECHL All-Star Game, Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho

Jan. 19
Regular Season Resumes

Home teams begin wearing road jerseys from first half of season

Road teams begin wearing home jerseys from first half of season

Feb. 5
Overseas Deadline at 5 p.m. ET

Mar. 7
Recall/Assignment Deadline

Mar. 12
AHL Clear Day List

Mar. 14
Trade Deadline at 3 p.m. ET

Apr. 4
Amateur Playoff Eligibility Deadline at 5 p.m. ET

Apr. 9
Playoff Roster Deadline at 3 p.m. ET

Apr. 10
Kelly Cup Playoffs Begin

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ECHL Stories from August 2, 2006

Alan Friedman named Vice President of Sales - Fresno Falcons
Ice Dogs bring back local star Alex Kim - Long Beach Ice Dogs
Thunder mini-plan party announced - Stockton Thunder
Falcons community update - Fresno Falcons
Jeff Flanagan hired as Royals' assistant coach - Reading Royals
Condors Add Another Pair For 2006-07 - Bakersfield Condors
Steelheads ink two rookies - Idaho Steelheads
2006-2007 ECHL Critical Dates - ECHL
'Blades add All-Star Lee to 2006-07 roster - Florida Everblades
Wranglers All-Star trainer heading to AHL - Las Vegas Wranglers
10 Questions with Bernie Chmiel - Wheeling Nailers

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