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ECHL Concludes Mid-Season Board Of Governors Meeting

Published on February 17, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL) News Release


PRINCETON, N.J. - The Mid-Season ECHL Board of Governors Meeting was officially concluded and adjourned on Feb. 17.

The following items were approved by the Board of Governors:

Johnstown's Move to Greenville Approved

The Board unanimously approved the transfer of home territory for the Johnstown membership to Greenville, S.C. to begin play in the 2010-11.

Charlotte Checkers Move Up To AHL

The Charlotte Checkers received unanimous approval from the Board to move up to the American Hockey League for the 2010-11 season and will relinquish their membership in the ECHL at the end of the current season.

Voluntary Suspension Extended For Columbia

The Board unanimously approved the extension of the voluntary suspension for Columbia, S.C. for the 2010-11 season as the work on plans to construct a new arena in Lexington County, S.C.

With these moves, the ECHL will operate with nineteen teams in the 2010-11 season. Work is under way on the 2010-11 playing schedule.




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