The following is a list of critical dates for the 2020-21 ECHL Season as determined by the ECHL and PHPA.
November 2020
26 Players may report to Training Camp for team meetings, registration, physicals, etc. (*Only for teams beginning Season on Dec. 11)
27 Training Camp opens, Members may begin on-ice sessions (*Only for teams beginning Season on Dec. 11)
December 2020
9 Opening Day Rosters due to League Office (3:00 pm ET) *For teams beginning Season on Dec. 11th
11 72-game regular season begins for 13 teams
31 Players may report to Training Camp for team meetings, registration, physicals, etc. (*Only for teams beginning Season on Jan. 15)
January 2021
1 Training Camp opens, Members may begin on-ice sessions (*Only for teams beginning Season on Jan. 15)
2 Overseas Deadline (3:00 pm ET)
10 Active Rosters cut down from 21 to 20 for teams who started Season on Dec. 11 (by 3:00 pm ET)
13 Opening Day Rosters due to League Office (3:00 pm ET) *For teams beginning Season on Jan. 15
15 62-game regular season begins for remaining teams who opt-in to 2020-21 Season
February 2021
14 Active Rosters cut down from 21 to 20 for teams who started season on Jan. 15 (by 3:00 pm ET)
April 2021
2 Jersey Reversal Date
May 2021
TBD Recall/Assignment Deadline (11:59 pm local time); refer to ECHL Playing Rule 2(c)
TBD ECHL Trade Deadline (3:00 pm ET)
June 2021
4 Last day to place a Player on Waivers (5:00 pm ET)
6 Last day of 2020-2021 ECHL Regular Season
7 Submission of Playoff Rosters due (3:00 pm ET)
9 2021 Kelly Cup Playoffs begin
July 2021
1 Protected Lists due (3:00 pm ET)
5 Future Considerations Trade Deadline (3:00 pm ET)
8 Season Ending Rosters due (3:00 pm ET)
9 First day for Players to sign contracts for 2021-22 Season
23 Qualifying Offers due to Players for 2021-22 Season (11:59 pm ET)
24 Start of 2021-22 Playing Season
August 2021
9 Qualifying Offers expire automatically (11:59pm ET)
16 Restricted Free Agency Ends (11:59pm ET)
