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ECHL Announces Anticipated Start to the 2020-21 Season

Wednesday, August 5th
ECHL Announces Anticipated Start to the 2020-21 Season

PRINCETON, N.J. – The ECHL Board of Governors, in conjunction with the Professional Hockey Players’ Association, has approved a revised start date for the 2020-21 ECHL Season. The anticipated start date is December 4, 2020, for a full 72-Game Schedule. 

“We are eager to return to hockey, but at this time we believe this decision is prudent for the safety of our Players, Employees and Fans,” said ECHL Commissioner, Ryan Crelin. “The ECHL and our Board of Governors are focused on the 2020-21 Season and remain optimistic for the safe reopening of our venues across the continent. We appreciate our partners and fans continued support and patience, as we work together with our venues, local health officials and the members of the PHPA's Executive Committee towards the safe return of ECHL hockey.” 

The ECHL 2020-21 Season was originally scheduled to start October 16, 2020. Adjustments to the 2020-21 ECHL Schedule will be announced at a later date. 

NEWFOUNDLAND GROWLERS

STATEMENT ON THE DELAYED START TO THE ECHL SEASON

ST. JOHN'S, NL – The Newfoundland Growlers have taken note of the ECHL's decision to delay the start of the 2020-21 Season. The Club supports this decision, which is focused on controlling the risk of spreading the virus. We take the health and safety of our fans and spectators seriously, and the same standard applies to our players and employees.

We wish to thank our fans for their continued support and understanding.The Growlers will be reaching out with additional information for our fans, partners, group leaders and other parties as details become available.

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