Say what you will about the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), but they have some pretty cool teams and uniforms in the league. The 2024-25 ECHL season marks the 37th year of the League. Teams play for the Kelly Cup with the Florida Everglades being the reigning three-time ECHL Champions.
The ECHL consists of 29 teams across four divisions:
- Central Division
- North Division
- Mountain Division
- South Division
ECHL Divisions
Here is a look at the Division alignment for the ECHL for 2024-25. The Western Conference is comprised of the Central Division and the Mountain Division. The Eastern Conference is made up of the North Division and the South Division.
Let’s take a look at the teams in the Western Conference first.
Central Division
The East Coast Hockey League’s Central Division consists of:
- Bloomington Bison
- Cincinnati Cyclones
- Fort Wayne Komets
- Indy Fuel
- Kalamazoo Wings
- Toledo Walleye
Mountain Division
The Mountain Division is comprised of:
- Allen Americans
- Idaho Steelheads
- Kansas City Mavericks
- Rapid City Rush
- Tahoe Knight Monsters
- Tulsa Oilers
- Utah Grizzlies
- Wichita Thunder
In the Eastern Conference of the East Coast Hockey League we have:
North Division
- Adirondack Thunder
- Maine Mariners
- Norfolk Admirals
- Reading Royals
- Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Wheeling Nailers
- Worcester Railers
South Division
- Atlanta Gladiators
- Florida Everblades
- Greenville Swap Rabbits
- Jacksonville Icemen
- Savannah Ghost Pirates
- South Carolina Stingrays
ECHL Affiliates 2024-25
Here is a look at NHL and AHL affiliations with ECHL teams.
| Team | AHL Affiliate | NHL Affiliate |
| Adirondack Thunder | Utica | New Jersey |
| Allen Americans | Tucson | Utah |
| Atlanta Gladiators | Milwaukee | Nashville |
| Bloomington Bison | Hartford | New York Rangers |
| Cincinnati Cyclones | Toronto | Toronto |
| Florida Everblades | Springfield | St. Louis |
| Fort Wayne Komets | Bakersfield | Edmonton |
| Greenville Swamp Rabbits | Ontario | Los Angeles |
| Idaho Steelheads | Texas | Dallas |
| Indy Fuel | Rockford | Chicago |
| Iowa Heartlanders | Iowa | Minnesota |
| Jacksonville Icemen | Rochester | Buffalo |
| Kalamazoo Wings | Abbotsford | Vancouver |
| Kansas City Mavericks | Coachella Valley | Seattle |
| Maine Mariners | Providence | Boston |
| Norfolk Admirals | Manitoba | Winnipeg |
| Orlando Solar Bears | Syracuse | Tampa Bay |
| Rapid City Rush | Calgary Syracuse | Calgary |
| Reading Royals | Lehigh Valley | Philadelphia |
| Savannah Ghost Pirates | Charlotte | Florida |
| South Carolina Stingrays | Hershey | Washington |
| Tahoe Knight Monsters | Henderson | Vegas |
| Toledo Walleye | Grand Rapids | Detroit |
| Trois-Rivières Lions | Laval | Montreal |
| Tulsa Oilers | San Diego | Anaheim |
| Utah Grizzlies | Colorado | Colorado |
| Wheeling Nailers | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton | Pittsburgh |
| Wichita Thunder | San Jose | San Jose |
| Worcester Railers | Bridgeport | New York Islanders |
Best ECHL Team Nicknames as chosen by The Hockey Fanatic
Here is a look at the top ten best ECHL team nicknames.
#10. 
Iowa Heartlanders
#9. 
Jacksonville Icemen
#8. 
Worcester Railers
#7. 
South Carolina Stingrays
#6. 
Toledo Walleye
#5. 
Tahoe Knight Monsters
#4. 
Maine Mariners
#3. 
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
#2. 
Orlando Solar Bears
#1. 
Savannah Ghost Pirates
ECHL FAQs
Have questions about the East Coast Hockey League? Check out these Frequently Asked Questions.
What does ECHL stand for?
ECHL stands for East Coast Hockey League.
Is the ECHL a professional hockey league?
The East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) is considered a semi-pro AA hockey league.
How long has the ECHL been around for?
The East Coast Hockey League started in 1988-89 with five team in four States.
How many teams are in the East Coast Hockey League?
The ECHL will have twenty-nine teams for the 2024-25 season. The 29 teams are located in 22 states and one Canadian province (Quebec) and will be playing 1,044 games from Oct. 18, 2024 to April 13, 2025.
Where can I find a schedule of ECHL games in my area?
You can visit: https://echl.com/news/2024/06/echl-releases-2024-25-schedule to get access to the 2024-25 ECHL schedule.
You can download team-by-team-schedules
Where can I find more information about the ECHL?
To learn more about the East Coast Hockey League, check out their 2024-25 ECHL Guide and Record Book or visit: https://echl.com
