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October 16, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release


South Division

Augusta Lynx, 10th Season
Location: Augusta, Georgia
Arena (Opened): James Brown Arena (1979)
Capacity: 6,604
Conference: American
Division: South
Coach: Bob Ferguson, Third Season (69-65-10)
NHL Affiliate: Anaheim Ducks
AHL Affiliate: Portland Pirates

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost South Division Quarterfinals To Charlotte
(0 games to 2)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 39-29-4
Points: 82
Division Finish: 5th
Conference Finish: 6th
Overall Finish: 11th
Goals-Per Game: 3.58 (6th)
Goals-Against Average: 3.68 (22nd)
Power Play: 16.4% (T-11th)
Penalty Kill: 80.1% (24th)

Charlotte Checkers, 15th Season
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Arena (Opened): Charlotte Bobcats Arena (2005)
Capacity: 6,800
Conference: American
Division: South
Coach: Derek Wilkinson, Fifth Season (126-101-19)
NHL Affiliate: New York Rangers
AHL Affiliate: Hartford Wolf Pack

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost South Division Semifinals To Florida
(0 games to 3)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 42-27-3
Points: 87
Division Finish: 4th
Conference Finish: 4th
Overall Finish: 9th
Goals-Per Game: 3.50 (7th)
Goals-Against Average: 3.06 (T-9th)
Power Play: 16.4% (T-11th)
Penalty Kill: 87.1% (1st)

Columbia Inferno, Seventh Season
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Arena (Opened): Carolina Coliseum (1968)
Capacity: 6,231
Conference: American
Division: South
Coach: Troy Mann, Second Season (29-34-9)
NHL Affiliate: Toronto Maple Leafs
AHL Affiliate: Toronto Marlies

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Did Not Qualify

2006-07 In Review
Record: 29-34-9
Points: 67
Division Finish: 7th
Conference Finish: 14th
Overall Finish: 22nd
Goals-Per Game: 3.01 (16th)
Goals-Against Average: 3.56 (T-20th)
Power Play: 14.6% (24th)
Penalty Kill: 82.0% (19th)

Florida Everblades, 10th Season
Location: Estero, Florida
Arena (Opened): Germain Arena (1998)
Capacity: 7,080
Conference: American
Division: South
Coach: Gerry Fleming, Seventh Season (243-137-52)
NHL Affiliate: Carolina Hurricanes/
Florida Panthers
AHL Affiliate: Albany River Rats/
Rochester Americans

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost Conference Finals To Dayton
(3 games to 4)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 44-22-6
Points: 94
Division Finish: 1st
Conference Finish: 1st
Overall Finish: T-3rd
Goals-Per Game: 3.78 (2nd)
Goals-Against Average: 2.94 (8th)
Power Play: 15.5% (T-17th)
Penalty Kill: 83.8% (13th)

Gwinnett Gladiators, Fifth Season
Location: Duluth, Georgia
Arena (Opened): The Arena at Gwinnett Center (2003)
Capacity: 11,355
Conference: American
Division: South
Coach: Jeff Pyle, Fifth Season (173-85-30)
NHL Affiliate: Atlanta Thrashers
AHL Affiliate: Chicago Wolves

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost South Division Semifinals To Texas
(1 game to 3)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 41-24-7
Points: 89
Division Finish: 3rd
Conference Finish: 3rd
Overall Finish: 7th
Goals-Per Game: 4.01 (1st)
Goals-Against Average: 3.56 (T-20th)
Power Play: 23.9% (1st)
Penalty Kill: 83.1% (14th)

Mississippi Sea Wolves, 10th Season
Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
Arena (Opened): Mississippi Coast Coliseum (1997)
Capacity: 8,856
Conference: American
Division: South
Coach: Steffon Walby, First Season
NHL Affiliate: Tampa Bay Lightning
AHL Affiliate: Norfolk Admirals

Pensacola Ice Pilots, 12th Season
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Arena (Opened): Pensacola Civic Center (1985)
Capacity: 8,150
Conference: American
Division: South
Coach: John Marks, First Season
NHL Affiliate: Chicago Blackhawks
AHL Affiliate: Rockford IceHogs

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Did Not Qualify

2006-07 In Review
Record: 20-46-6
Points: 46
Division Finish: 8th
Conference Finish: 15th
Overall Finish: 25th
Goals-Per Game: 3.24 (12th)
Goals-Against Average: 4.42 (25th)
Power Play: 15.6% (16th)
Penalty Kill: 80.8% (23rd)

South Carolina Stingrays, 15th Season
Location: North Charleston, South Carolina
Arena (Opened): North Charleston Coliseum (1993)
Capacity: 10,349
Conference: American
Division: South
Coach: Jared Bednar, First Season
NHL Affiliate: Washington Capitals
AHL Affiliate: Hershey Bears

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Did Not Qualify

2006-07 In Review
Record: 36-27-9
Points: 81
Division Finish: 6th
Conference Finish: T-7th
Overall Finish: T-12th
Goals-Per Game: 3.47 (T-8th)
Goals-Against Average: 3.49 (17th)
Power Play: 15.9% (15th)
Penalty Kill: 84.4% (T-7th)

Texas Wildcatters, Fourth Season
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Arena (Opened): Ford Arena (2003)
Capacity: 7,752
Conference: American
Division: South
Coach: Malcolm Cameron, Second Season (41-22-9)
NHL Affiliate: Minnesota Wild
AHL Affiliate: Houston Aeros

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost South Division Finals To Florida
(2 games to 4)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 41-22-9
Points: 91
Division Finish: 2nd
Conference Finish: 2nd
Overall Finish: 5th
Goals-Per Game: 3.68 (5th)
Goals-Against Average: 3.08 (11th)
Power Play: 18.8% (T-4th)
Penalty Kill: 85.3% (6th)

North Division

Cincinnati Cyclones, Fifth Season
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Arena (Opened): U.S. Bank Arena (1975)
Capacity: 6,955
Conference: American
Division: North
Coach: Chuck Weber, Second Season (37-29-6)
NHL Affiliate: Montreal Canadiens/
Nashville Predators
AHL Affiliate: Hamilton Bulldogs/
Milwaukee Admirals

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost North Division Finals To Dayton
(3 games to 4)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 37-29-6
Points: 80
Division Finish: 9th
Conference Finish: 3rd
Overall Finish: 14th
Goals-Per Game: 2.96 (T-19th)

Dayton Bombers, 17th Season
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Arena (Opened): Nutter Center (1990)
Capacity: 9,950
Conference: American
Division: North
Coach: Bill McDonald, First Season
NHL Affiliate: Independent
AHL Affiliate: Independent

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost Kelly Cup Finals To Idaho
(1 game to 4)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 37-26-9
Points: 83
Division Finish: 1st
Conference Finish: 5th
Overall Finish: 10th
Goals-Per Game: 2.96 (T-19th)
Goals-Against Average: 2.65 (3rd)
Power Play: 16.5% (10th)
Penalty Kill: 83.4% (T-11th)
Goals-Against Average: 2.75 (6th)
Power Play: 15.3% (20th)
Penalty Kill: 85.8% (3rd)

Elmira Jackals, 1st Season
Location: Elmira, New York
Arena (Opened): First Arena (2000)
Capacity: 4,000
Conference: American
Division: North
Coach: Steve Martinson, First Season
NHL Affiliate: Columbus Blue Jackets
AHL Affiliate: Syracuse Crunch

Johnstown Chiefs, 20th Season
Location: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Arena (Opened): Cambria County War Memorial (1950)
Capacity: 3,880
Conference: American
Division: North
Coach: Ian Herbers, First Season
NHL Affiliate: Colorado Avalanche/
Boston Bruins
AHL Affiliate: Lake Erie Monsters/
Providence Bruins

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost North Division Quarterfinals To Trenton
(0 games to 2)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 33-33-6
Points: 72
Division Finish: 5th
Conference Finish: 11th
Overall Finish: 18th
Goals-Per Game: 3.00 (17th)
Goals-Against Average: 3.22 (12th)
Power Play: 15.5% (T-17th)
Penalty Kill: 81.5% (20th)

Reading Royals, Seventh Season
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Arena (Opened): Sovereign Center (2001)
Capacity: 7,214
Conference: American
Division: North
Coach: Karl Taylor, Third Season (74-56-14)
NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles Kings
AHL Affiliate: Manchester Monarchs

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Did Not Qualify

2006-07 In Review
Record: 32-33-7
Points: 71
Division Finish: 6th
Conference Finish: 12th
Overall Finish: 19th
Goals-Per Game: 3.07 (15th)
Goals-Against Average: 3.26 (13th)
Power Play: 15.5% (T-17th)
Penalty Kill: 82.7% (15th)

Trenton Devils, Ninth Season
Location: Trenton, N.J.
Arena (Opened): Sovereign Bank Arena (1999)
Capacity: 7,605
Conference: American
Division: North
Coach: Rick Kowalsky, Second Season (36-31-5)
NHL Affiliate: New Jersey Devils
AHL Affiliate: Lowell Devils

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost North Division Semifinals To Dayton
(0 games to 3)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 36-31-5
Points: 77
Division Finish: 4th
Conference Finish: 10th
Overall Finish: T-15th
Goals-Per Game: 3.47 (T-8th)
Goals-Against Average: 3.36 (15th)
Power Play: 19.1% (T-2nd)
Penalty Kill: 82.6% (T-16th)

Wheeling Nailers, 16th Season
Location: Wheeling, W.Va.
Arena (Opened): WesBanco Arena (1977)
Capacity: 5,406
Conference: American
Division: North
Coach: Glenn Patrick, Third Season (77-55-12)
NHL Affiliate: Pittsburgh Penguins/
Philadelphia Flyers
AHL Affiliate: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins/
Philadelphia Phantoms

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Did Not Qualify

2006-07 In Review
Record: 32-34-6
Points: 70
Division Finish: 7th
Conference Finish: 14th
Overall Finish: 20th
Goals-Per Game: 2.99 (18th)
Goals-Against Average: 3.54 (T-18th)
Power Play: 18.3% (6th)
Penalty Kill: 79.1% (25th)

West Division

Alaska Aces, Fifth Season
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Arena (Opened): Sullivan Arena (1983)
Capacity: 6,251
Conference: National
Division: West
Coach: Keith McCambridge, First Season
NHL Affiliate: St. Louis Blues
AHL Affiliate: Peoria Rivermen

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost Conference Finals To Idaho
(1 game to 4)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 49-16-7
Points: 105
Division Finish: 1st
Conference Finish: 2nd
Overall Finish: 2nd
Goals-Per Game: 3.75 (T-3rd)
Goals-Against Average: 2.44 (1st)
Power Play: 19.1% (T-2nd)
Penalty Kill: 86.8% (2nd)

Idaho Steelheads, Fifth Season
Location: Boise, Idaho
Arena (Opened): Qwest Arena (1997)
Capacity: 5,006
Conference: National
Division: West
Coach: Derek Laxdal, Third Season (85-45-14)
NHL Affiliate: Dallas Stars
AHL Affiliate: Iowa Stars

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Won Kelly Cup
Defeated Dayton In Kelly Cup Finals
(4 games to 1)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 42-24-6
Points: 90
Division Finish: 2nd
Conference Finish: 4th
Overall Finish: 6th
Goals-Per Game: 3.33 (10th)
Goals-Against Average: 2.89 (7th)
Power Play: 18.1% (7th)
Penalty Kill: 82.4% (18th)

Phoenix RoadRunners, Third Season
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Arena (Opened): US Airways Center (1992)
Capacity: 7,922
Conference: National
Division: West
Coach: Brad Church First Full Season (2-6-0)
NHL Affiliate: Independent
AHL Affiliate: Independent

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost Conference Quarterfinals To Las Vegas
(0 games to 4)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 27-40-5
Points: 59
Division Finish: 4th
Conference Finish: 8th
Overall Finish: 22nd
Goals-Per Game: 2.79 (23rd)
Goals-Against Average: 3.54 (T-18th)
Power Play: 16.4% (T-11th)
Penalty Kill: 82.6% (T-16th)

Utah Grizzlies, Third Season
Location: West Valley City, Utah
Arena (Opened): The E-Center (1997)
Capacity: 10,207
Conference: National
Division: West
Coach: Jason Christie, Third Season (58-72-14)
NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders
AHL Affiliate: Bridgeport Sound Tigers

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Did Not Qualify

2006-07 In Review
Record: 22-42-8
Points: 52
Division Finish: 5th
Conference Finish: 10th
Overall Finish: 24th
Goals-Per Game: 2.56 (25th)
Goals-Against Average: 4.08 (24th)
Power Play: 12.2% (25th)
Penalty Kill: 81.4% (21st)

Victoria Salmon Kings, Fourth Season
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Arena (Opened): Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre (2005)
Capacity: 7,000
Conference: National
Division: West
Coach: Mark Morrison, Second Season (27-15-3)
NHL Affiliate: Vancouver Canucks
AHL Affiliate: Manitoba Moose

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost Conference Quarterfinals to Alaska
(2 games to 4)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 36-32-4
Points: 76
Division Finish: 3rd
Conference Finish: 7th
Overall Finish: 17th
Goals-Per Game: 3.32 (11th)
Goals-Against Average: 3.46 (16th)
Power Play: 16.9% (8th)
Penalty Kill: 83.4% (T-11th)

Pacific Division

Bakersfield Condors, Fifth Season
Location: Bakersfield, California
Arena (Opened): Rabobank Arena (1998)
Capacity: 9,000
Conference: National
Division: Pacific
Coach: Marty Raymond, Fifth Season (127-76-30)
NHL Affiliate: Independent
AHL Affiliate: Independent

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost Conference Semifinals To Alaska
(0 games to 4)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 41-19-12
Points: 94
Division Finish: 2nd
Conference Finish: 3rd
Overall Finish: 3rd
Goals-Per Game: 3.75 (T-3rd)
Goals-Against Average: 3.28 (14th)
Power Play: 16.6% (9th)
Penalty Kill: 85.7% (4th)

Fresno Falcons, Fourth Season
Location: Fresno, California
Arena (Opened): Save Mart Center (2003)
Capacity: 13,800
Conference: National
Division: Pacific
Coach: Matt Thomas, Third Season (77-44-23)
NHL Affiliate: San Jose Sharks
AHL Affiliate: Worcester Sharks

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost Conference Quarterfinals To Bakersfield
(2 games to 4)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 34-29-9
Points: 77
Division Finish: 4th
Conference Finish: 5th
Overall Finish: T-15th
Goals-Per Game: 2.71 (24th)
Goals-Against Average: 2.74 (T-4th)
Power Play: 15.1% (21st)
Penalty Kill: 85.6% (5th)

Las Vegas Wranglers, Fifth Season
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Arena (Opened): Orleans Arena (2003)
Capacity: 7,773
Conference: National
Division: Pacific
Coach: Glen Gulutzan, Fifth Season (173-80-35)
NHL Affiliate: Calgary Flames
AHL Affiliate: Quad City Flames

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost Conference Semifinals To Idaho
(2 games to 4)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 46-12-14
Points: 106
Division Finish: 1st
Conference Finish: 1st
Overall Finish: 1st
Goals-Per Game: 3.21 (13th)
Goals-Against Average: 2.60 (2nd)
Power Play: 18.8% (T-4th)
Penalty Kill: 83.5% (10th)

Stockton Thunder, Third Season
Location: Stockton, California
Arena (Opened): Stockton Arena (2005)
Capacity: 9,737
Conference: National
Division: Pacific
Coach: Chris Cichocki, Third Season (56-64-24)
NHL Affiliate: Edmonton Oilers
AHL Affiliate: Springfield Falcons

2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Lost Conference Quarterfinals To Idaho
(2 games to 4)

2006-07 In Review
Record: 38-24-10
Points: 86
Division Finish: 3rd
Conference Finish: 5th
Overall Finish: 9th
Goals-Per Game: 3.13 (14th)
Goals-Against Average: 2.74 (T-4th)
Power Play: 16.4% (T-11th)
Penalty Kill: 84.2% (9th)

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