Dear ECHL Fans, welcome to the 2025-26 season, marking the 38th year of ECHL hockey.
This year, the ECHL aims to build on its storied history and heritage as the developmental league to the National Hockey League and American Hockey League, with over 760 players having graduated to the NHL.
The league brings affordable entertainment to millions of fans, with an average of 4,984 fans per game last season, the highest per-game average in 27 years.
Author's summary: ECHL enters 38th season.