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The ECHL is a mid-level ice hockey league. It was formerly called the East Coast Hockey League. It combined teams from two defunct leagues.
Teams
- Carolina Thunderbirds (1988-1989)
- Erie Panthers (1988-1996)
- Johnstown Chiefs (1988-2010)
- Knoxville Cherokees (1988-1997)
- Virginia Lancers (1988-1990)
- Greensboro Monarchs (1989-1995)
- Hampton Roads Admirals (1989-2000)
- Nashville Knights (1989-1996)
- Winston-Salem Thunderbirds (1989-1992)
- Cincinnati Cyclones (1990-1992; 2001-Present)
- Louisville IceHawks (1990-1993)
- Richmond Renegades (1990-2003)
- Roanoke Valley Rebels (1990-1992)
- Columbus Chill (1991-1999)
- Dayton Bombers (1991-2009)
- Raleigh IceCaps (1991-1998)
- Toledo Storm (1991-2007)
- Birmingham Bulls (ECHL) (1992-2001)
- Roanoke Valley Rampage (1992-1993)
- Wheeling Thunderbirds (1992-1996)
- Charlotte Checkers (1993-2010)
- Huntington Blizzard (1993-2000)
- Huntsville Blast (1993-1994)
- Roanoke Express (1993-2004)
- South Carolina Stingrays (1993-Present)
- Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (1994-2001)
- Jacksonville Lizard Kings (1995-2000)
- Louisiana IceGators (1995-2005)
- Louisville River Frogs (1995-1998)
- Mobile Mysticks (1995-2002)
- Baton Rouge Kingfish (1996-2003)
- Mississippi Sea Wolves (1996-2009)
- Pensacola Ice Pilots (1996-2008)
- Peoria Rivermen (ECHL) (1996-2005)
- Wheeling Nailers (1996-Present)
- Chesapeake Icebreakers (1997-1999)
- New Orleans Brass (1997-2002)
- Pee Dee Pride (1997-2005)
- Augusta Lynx (1998-2008)
- Florida Everblades (1998-Present)
- Greenville Grrrowl (1998-2006)
- Miami Matadors (1998-1999)
- Arkansas RiverBlades (1999-2003)
- Greensboro Generals (1999-2004)
- Jackson Bandits (1999-2003)
- Trenton Titans (1999-2007; 2011-2013)
- Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies (2001-2005)
- Columbia Inferno (2001-2008)
- Columbus Cottonmouths (2001-2004)
- Macon Whoopee (2001-2002)
- Reading Royals (2001-Present)
- Lexington Men O'War (2002-2003)
- Alaska Aces (2003-2017)
- Bakersfield Condors (2003-2015)
- Fresno Falcons (2003-2008)
- Gwinnett Gladiators (2003-2015)
- Idaho Steelheads (2003-Present)
- Las Vegas Wranglers (2003-2014)
- Long Beach Ice Dogs (2003-2007)
- San Diego Gulls (2003-2006)
- Texas Wildcatters (2003-2008)
- Victoria Salmon Kings (2004-2011)
- Phoenix RoadRunners (ECHL) (2005-2009)
- Stockton Thunder (2005-2015)
- Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) (2005-Present)
- Elmira Jackals (2007-2017)
- Trenton Devils (2007-2011)
- Ontario Reign (2008-2015)
- Kalamazoo Wings (2009-Present)
- Toledo Walleye (2009-Present)
- Greenville Road Warriors (2010-2015)
- Chicago Express (2011-2012)
- Colorado Eagles (2011-2018)
- Evansville IceMen (2012-2016)
- Fort Wayne Komets (2012-Present)
- Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) (2012-Present)
- San Francisco Bulls (2012-2014)
- Allen Americans (2014-Present)
- Brampton Beast (2014-Present)
- Indy Fuel (2014-Present)
- Missouri Mavericks (2014-2017)
- Quad City Mallards (2014-Present)
- Rapid City Rush (2014-Present)
- Tulsa Oilers (2014-Present)
- Wichita Thunder (2014-Present)
- Adirondack Thunder (2015-Present)
- Atlanta Gladiators (2015-Present)
- Greenville Swamp Rabbits (2015-Present)
- Manchester Monarchs (2015-Present)
- Norfolk Admirals (2015-Present)
- Jacksonville IceMen (2017-Present)
- Kansas City Mavericks (2017-Present)
- Worcester Railers (2017-Present)
- Maine Mariners (2018-Future)
- Gulf Coast Swords (never played)
- Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz (never played)