The 2003-04 ECHL season

Season (sports)

In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...

was the 16th season of the ECHL

ECHL

The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...

. This season brought a major change in the ECHL as the ECHL Board of Governors approved membership applications from the Anchorage Aces, the Bakersfield Condors

Bakersfield Condors

The Bakersfield Condors are a minor league ice hockey team based in Bakersfield, California. The team plays in the Pacific Division of the ECHL's Western Conference. The Condors join the Houston Aeros as an affiliate of the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League...

, the Fresno Falcons

Fresno Falcons

The Fresno Falcons are a defunct minor league hockey team. They were once members of the ECHL . They were located in Fresno, California.-Early history:...

, the Idaho Steelheads

Idaho Steelheads

The Idaho Steelheads are an American professional minor league ice hockey team based in Boise, Idaho. The team began playing in 1997 and has been a member of the ECHL since 2003....

, the Las Vegas Wranglers

Las Vegas Wranglers

The Las Vegas Wranglers are a professional ice hockey team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wranglers are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL...

, the Long Beach Ice Dogs and the San Diego Gulls

San Diego Gulls (1995-2006)

The third San Diego Gulls team was founded in 1995 immediately upon departure of the IHL team. The new Gulls were a part of the West Coast Hockey League. The Gulls played at the San Diego Sports Arena, formerly known as the "iPayOne Center."-History:...

 from the recently defunct West Coast Hockey League

West Coast Hockey League

The West Coast Hockey League was a professional minor ice hockey league active in the western United States from 1995 to 2003. The number of teams ranged from six to nine. The teams were located in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada and Washington...

. Alaska, Bakersfield, Fresno, Idaho, Las Vegas, Long Beach and San Diego were joined by franchises in Duluth, GA

Gwinnett Gladiators

The Gwinnett Gladiators are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Duluth, Georgia. The Gladiators play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Gladiators play their home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center....

 and Beaumont, TX

Texas Wildcatters

The Texas Wildcatters, who took their name from Texas wildcatters, were an ECHL team based in Beaumont, Texas. They played their home games at the Ford Arena. They were the affiliate of the Florida Panthers in 2004–2005. The team played in Huntington, West Virginia and were known as the Huntington...

 as the league's latest expansion teams. In a change reflective of the nationwide presence of the ECHL, the East Coast Hockey League changed its name to simply ECHL on May 19, 2003.

The ECHL All-Star Game

ECHL All-Star Game

The ECHL All-Star Game is an exhibition ice hockey game that traditionally marks the midway point of the ECHL's regular season, with many of the league's star players playing against each other. The starting lineup for the two teams, including the starting goaltender, is voted on by the coaches,...

 was held at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Peoria is the largest city on the Illinois River and the county seat of Peoria County, Illinois, in the United States. It is named after the Peoria tribe. As of the 2010 census, the city was the seventh-most populated in Illinois, with a population of 115,007, and is the third-most populated...

 and was hosted by the Peoria Rivermen

Peoria Rivermen (ECHL)

The Peoria Rivermen were an ice hockey team in the ECHL. They played in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena.The Peoria Rivermen were an ice hockey team in the ECHL. They played in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena....

. The Eastern Conference All-Stars defeated the Western Conference All-Stars 7:6, with Peoria's Randy Rowe

Randy Rowe

Randy Rowe is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Trenton Titans of the ECHL. Since turning professional in 2001 with the Peoria Rivermen of the ECHL, Rowe has split his career between the ECHL and the AHL....

 named Most Valuable Player.

At the end of the season, the Columbus Cottonmouths

Columbus Cottonmouths

The Columbus Cottonmouths are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Georgia. The team is nicknamed the Snakes, and play their home games at the Columbus Civic Center.-Central Hockey League : 1996-2001:...

, Greensboro Generals

Greensboro Generals

The Greensboro Generals were an ECHL team that existed from 1999-2004. The franchise replaced the Greensboro Monarchs, who called the city home from 1989-1995....

, and Roanoke Express

Roanoke Express

The Roanoke Express were a team in the ECHL from 1993 until 2004. Home games were played at the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, Virginia.-History:...

 franchises all ceased operations as their franchises were revoked. (The Columbus team moved to the Southern Professional Hockey League

Southern Professional Hockey League

The Southern Professional Hockey League is a low-level professional ice hockey league based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with teams located in the southeastern United States.- History :...

 for 2004-05; the franchise planned to be in Bradenton, Florida, but had its franchise revoked in the September 2006 ECHL Board of Governors meeting.) The Cincinnati Cyclones

Cincinnati Cyclones

The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team is a member of the ECHL. Founded in 1990, the team first played their games in the Cincinnati Gardens and now play at U.S. Bank Arena....

 requested a voluntary suspension of franchise, which was lifted for the 2006-07 season, when the Cyclones resumed play following a full season without minor league hockey in the city.

Final standings

Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L= Loses; T = Ties; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points; Green shade = Clinched playoff spot; Blue shade = Clinched division; (z) = Clinched home-ice advantage

Eastern Conference

Northern Division	GP	W	L	T	PTS	GF	GA
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers The Wheeling Nailers are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They are the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL....  (z)	72	51	17	4	106	259	188
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies The Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies were an ECHL hockey team in Atlantic City, New Jersey from 2001 to 2005. The team's venue was the historic Boardwalk Hall, which seats 6,979....	72	47	19	6	100	242	159
Peoria Rivermen Peoria Rivermen (ECHL) The Peoria Rivermen were an ice hockey team in the ECHL. They played in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena.The Peoria Rivermen were an ice hockey team in the ECHL. They played in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena....	72	45	18	9	99	244	177
Johnstown Chiefs Johnstown Chiefs The Johnstown Chiefs were a minor league ice hockey team located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that played in the ECHL. The team was founded in 1988 in the All-American Hockey League, and moved to the East Coast Hockey League when that league was formed...	72	45	20	7	97	223	195
Reading Royals Reading Royals The Reading Royals are a professional ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Royals play their home games at the Sovereign Center located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania...	72	37	25	10	84	212	189
Trenton Titans Trenton Titans The Trenton Titans are a professional minor league ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Titans play their home games at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey. Established in 1999, the...	72	37	28	7	81	222	193
Dayton Bombers Dayton Bombers The Dayton Bombers were an ECHL ice hockey team located in Dayton, Ohio. The team most recently was in the North Division of the ECHL's American Conference....	72	26	41	5	57	187	271
Toledo Storm Toledo Storm The Toledo Storm was a minor league professional ice hockey team in the ECHL from 1991 to 2007. The Storm played their home games at the venerable Toledo Sports Arena along the southern banks of the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio. The team colors were red and white, similar to the Detroit Red Wings,...	72	23	38	11	57	183	258
Cincinnati Cyclones Cincinnati Cyclones The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team is a member of the ECHL. Founded in 1990, the team first played their games in the Cincinnati Gardens and now play at U.S. Bank Arena....	72	25	43	4	54	175	223

Southern Division	GP	W	L	T	PTS	GF	GA
Columbia Inferno Columbia Inferno The Columbia Inferno are an ECHL team based in Columbia, South Carolina. The team is currently on voluntary suspension awaiting construction of a new arena in suburban Lexington County. They played their home games at the Carolina Coliseum. They planned on playing in a new arena during the...	72	44	20	8	96	275	217
Roanoke Express Roanoke Express The Roanoke Express were a team in the ECHL from 1993 until 2004. Home games were played at the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, Virginia.-History:...	72	38	26	8	84	219	232
Florida Everblades Florida Everblades The Florida Everblades are an ECHL ice hockey team playing in the Southeast Division. The team is based in Estero, Florida and plays at Germain Arena . The team has existed since 1998...	72	37	25	10	84	239	221
South Carolina Stingrays South Carolina Stingrays The South Carolina Stingrays are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Stingrays play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. They play their home games at the North Charleston Coliseum. The Carolina Ice Palace, also located in...	72	39	28	5	83	205	202
Greensboro Generals Greensboro Generals The Greensboro Generals were an ECHL team that existed from 1999-2004. The franchise replaced the Greensboro Monarchs, who called the city home from 1989-1995....	72	40	30	2	82	241	240
Charlotte Checkers	72	31	32	9	| 71	206	230
Florence Pride Pee Dee Pride The Pee Dee Pride was a minor-league hockey organization housed in Florence, South Carolina, where they played from 1997 until 2005. The organization, which is one of the five charter members of the East Coast Hockey League , was originally housed in Knoxville, Tennessee and was known as the...	72	30	33	9	69	210	254
Greenville Grrrowl Greenville Grrrowl The Greenville Grrrowl were an ECHL hockey team located in Greenville, South Carolina. They played their home games at the BI-LO Center. In the 2001-02 season, they won the Kelly Cup....	72	14	53	5	33	177	281

Western Conference

Central Division	GP	W	L	T	PTS	GF	GA
Louisiana IceGators	72	48	22	2	98	235	167
Mississippi Sea Wolves Mississippi Sea Wolves The Mississippi Sea Wolves were a professional hockey team based in Biloxi, Mississippi and playing in the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The Sea Wolves were members of the ECHL....	72	45	20	7	97	256	200
Gwinnett Gladiators Gwinnett Gladiators The Gwinnett Gladiators are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Duluth, Georgia. The Gladiators play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Gladiators play their home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center....	72	42	22	8	92	248	193
Pensacola Ice Pilots Pensacola Ice Pilots The Pensacola Ice Pilots were a minor league ice hockey team located in Pensacola, Florida. The team was previously affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders , and the Chicago Blackhawks. They have also had a working agreement with the Houston Aeros of the...	72	40	23	9	89	240	239
Columbus Cottonmouths Columbus Cottonmouths The Columbus Cottonmouths are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Georgia. The team is nicknamed the Snakes, and play their home games at the Columbus Civic Center.-Central Hockey League : 1996-2001:...	72	37	27	8	82	214	197
Augusta Lynx Augusta Lynx The Augusta Lynx were a minor-league professional ice hockey team based in Augusta, Georgia. The Lynx played their home games at the James Brown Arena...	72	32	33	7	71	203	234
Texas Wildcatters Texas Wildcatters The Texas Wildcatters, who took their name from Texas wildcatters, were an ECHL team based in Beaumont, Texas. They played their home games at the Ford Arena. They were the affiliate of the Florida Panthers in 2004–2005. The team played in Huntington, West Virginia and were known as the Huntington...	72	22	44	6	50	196	287

Pacific Division	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA
San Diego Gulls San Diego Gulls (1995-2006) The third San Diego Gulls team was founded in 1995 immediately upon departure of the IHL team. The new Gulls were a part of the West Coast Hockey League. The Gulls played at the San Diego Sports Arena, formerly known as the "iPayOne Center."-History:...  (z)	72	49	13	10	108	240	177
Las Vegas Wranglers Las Vegas Wranglers The Las Vegas Wranglers are a professional ice hockey team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wranglers are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL...	72	43	22	7	93	227	186
Idaho Steelheads Idaho Steelheads The Idaho Steelheads are an American professional minor league ice hockey team based in Boise, Idaho. The team began playing in 1997 and has been a member of the ECHL since 2003....	72	40	23	9	89	219	208
Alaska Aces	72	38	28	6	82	220	210
Bakersfield Condors Bakersfield Condors The Bakersfield Condors are a minor league ice hockey team based in Bakersfield, California. The team plays in the Pacific Division of the ECHL's Western Conference. The Condors join the Houston Aeros as an affiliate of the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League...	72	25	38	9	59	201	236
Fresno Falcons Fresno Falcons The Fresno Falcons are a defunct minor league hockey team. They were once members of the ECHL . They were located in Fresno, California.-Early history:...	72	23	43	6	52	187	275
Long Beach Ice Dogs	72	23	44	5	51	191	257

Scoring leaders

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty Minutes

Player	Team	GP	G	A	Pts
Tim Smith	CBA Columbia Inferno The Columbia Inferno are an ECHL team based in Columbia, South Carolina. The team is currently on voluntary suspension awaiting construction of a new arena in suburban Lexington County. They played their home games at the Carolina Coliseum. They planned on playing in a new arena during the...	69	33	62	95
Steffon Walby	MS Mississippi Sea Wolves The Mississippi Sea Wolves were a professional hockey team based in Biloxi, Mississippi and playing in the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The Sea Wolves were members of the ECHL....	59	33	55	88
Brian McCullough	FL Florida Everblades The Florida Everblades are an ECHL ice hockey team playing in the Southeast Division. The team is based in Estero, Florida and plays at Germain Arena . The team has existed since 1998...	72	40	47	87
Louis Dumont	MS Mississippi Sea Wolves The Mississippi Sea Wolves were a professional hockey team based in Biloxi, Mississippi and playing in the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The Sea Wolves were members of the ECHL....	72	33	51	84
Louis Goulet	AUG Augusta Lynx The Augusta Lynx were a minor-league professional ice hockey team based in Augusta, Georgia. The Lynx played their home games at the James Brown Arena...	72	32	52	84
Mark Pederson	SD San Diego Gulls (1995-2006) The third San Diego Gulls team was founded in 1995 immediately upon departure of the IHL team. The new Gulls were a part of the West Coast Hockey League. The Gulls played at the San Diego Sports Arena, formerly known as the "iPayOne Center."-History:...	70	44	37	81
Sylvai Deschatelets	SD San Diego Gulls (1995-2006) The third San Diego Gulls team was founded in 1995 immediately upon departure of the IHL team. The new Gulls were a part of the West Coast Hockey League. The Gulls played at the San Diego Sports Arena, formerly known as the "iPayOne Center."-History:...	72	24	57	81
Mark Turner	GBO Greensboro Generals The Greensboro Generals were an ECHL team that existed from 1999-2004. The franchise replaced the Greensboro Monarchs, who called the city home from 1989-1995....	72	28	50	78
Cory Neilson	PEN Pensacola Ice Pilots The Pensacola Ice Pilots were a minor league ice hockey team located in Pensacola, Florida. The team was previously affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders , and the Chicago Blackhawks. They have also had a working agreement with the Houston Aeros of the...	72	19	59	78
Jon Cullen	AC Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies The Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies were an ECHL hockey team in Atlantic City, New Jersey from 2001 to 2005. The team's venue was the historic Boardwalk Hall, which seats 6,979....	71	29	48	77

Leading goaltenders

Note: GP = Games played; Mins = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals allowed; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

Player	Team	GP	Mins	W	L	T	GA	SO	Sv%	GAA
Scott Stirling	AC Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies The Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies were an ECHL hockey team in Atlantic City, New Jersey from 2001 to 2005. The team's venue was the historic Boardwalk Hall, which seats 6,979....	49	2954	31	13	5	94	4	.933	1.91
Derek Gustafson	LA Louisiana IceGators The original Louisiana IceGators were an ECHL team based in Lafayette, Louisiana from 1995 until the end of the 2005 season. The team played its home games at the Cajundome and were last an affiliate of the NHL Minnesota Wild and the AHL Houston Aeros....	43	2498	28	14	0	87	5	.927	2.09
Michael Garnett	GWT Gwinnett Gladiators The Gwinnett Gladiators are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Duluth, Georgia. The Gladiators play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Gladiators play their home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center....	33	1936	21	10	2	69	4	.926	2.14
Trever Koenig	SD San Diego Gulls (1995-2006) The third San Diego Gulls team was founded in 1995 immediately upon departure of the IHL team. The new Gulls were a part of the West Coast Hockey League. The Gulls played at the San Diego Sports Arena, formerly known as the "iPayOne Center."-History:...	53	3154	37	7	8	114	3	.920	2.17
Mike Valley	PEO Peoria Rivermen (ECHL) The Peoria Rivermen were an ice hockey team in the ECHL. They played in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena.The Peoria Rivermen were an ice hockey team in the ECHL. They played in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena....	37	2184	20	8	7	83	3	.915	2.28

1st round

Northern Division Wildcard Johnstown vs. Reading Date Away Home April 5 Reading 2 Johnstown 1 Reading wins series 1–0

Division Semifinals

Northern Division Semifinals Wheeling vs. Reading Date Away Home April 8 Reading 1 Wheeling 3 April 9 Reading 3 Wheeling 2 April 10 Wheeling 3 Reading 4 April 13 Wheeling 3 Reading 1 April 14 Reading 4 Wheeling 0 Reading wins series 3–2

Northern Division Semifinals Atlantic City vs. Peoria Date Away Home April 7 Peoria 2 Atlantic City 3 April 9 Peoria 6 Atlantic City 3 April 12 Atlantic City 1 Peoria 2 2OT April 13 Atlantic City 1 Peoria 2 OT Peoria wins series 3–1

Southern Division Semifinals Columbia vs. South Carolina Date Away Home April 6 South Carolina 1 Columbia 4 April 9 South Carolina 4 Columbia 2 April 10 Columbia 2 South Carolina 3 OT April 13 Columbia 0 South Carolina 3 South Carolina wins series 3–1

Southern Division Semifinals Roanoke vs. Florida Date Away Home April 6 Florida 4 Roanoke 3 April 8 Florida 6 Roanoke 3 April 9 Roanoke 5 Florida 3 April 12 Roanoke 2 Florida 3 OT Florida wins series 3–1

Division finals

Northern Division Finals Peoria vs. Reading Date Away Home April 17 Reading 2 Peoria 1 OT April 19 Reading 2 Peoria 4 April 21 Peoria 2 Reading 3 April 22 Peoria 1 Reading 3 Reading wins series 3–1

Southern Division Finals Florida vs. South Carolina Date Away Home April 17 South Carolina 3 Florida 6 April 19 South Carolina 1 Florida 2 2OT April 22 Florida 8 South Carolina 2 Florida wins series 3–0

Conference finals

Eastern Conference Finals Florida vs. Reading Date Away Home April 28 Reading 0 Florida 1 April 30 Reading 3 Florida 5 May 2 Florida 0 Reading 6 May 5 Florida 1 Reading 4 May 10 Reading 2 Florida 3 Florida wins series 3–2 and Gingher Memorial Trophy Division Semifinals Central Division Semifinals Louisiana vs. Pensacola Date Away Home April 7 Pensacola 4 Louisiana 8 April 8 Pensacola 0 Louisiana 6 April 10 Louisiana 1 Pensacola 2 OT April 13 Louisiana 1 Pensacola 3 April 14 Pensacola 1 Louisiana 2 2OT Louisiana wins series 3–2 Central Division Semifinals Gwinnett vs. Mississippi Date Away Home April 7 Gwinnett 2 Mississippi 1 OT April 9 Gwinnett 3 Mississippi 4 April 10 Mississippi 3 Gwinnett 6 April 12 Mississippi 3 Gwinnett 0 April 14 Gwinnett 2 Mississippi 1 OT Gwinnett wins series 3–2 Pacific Division Semifinals San Diego vs. Alaska Date Away Home April 6 Alaska 4 San Diego 2 April 7 Alaska 4 San Diego 3 OT April 9 San Diego 1 Alaska 5 Alaska wins series 3–0 Pacific Division Semifinals Las Vegas vs. Idaho Date Away Home April 6 Idaho 2 Las Vegas 4 April 9 Idaho 2 Las Vegas 3 April 10 Las Vegas 0 Idaho 2 April 13 Las Vegas 3 Idaho 4 OT April 14 Idaho 3 Las Vegas 0 Idaho wins series 3–2 Division finals Central Division Finals Louisiana vs. Gwinnett Date Away Home April 16 Gwinnett 1 Louisiana 3 April 17 Gwinnett 2 Louisiana 1 April 21 Louisiana 2 Gwinnett 3 April 22 Louisiana 5 Gwinnett 6 2OT Gwinnett wins series 3–1 Pacific Division Finals Idaho vs. Alaska Date Away Home April 16 Alaska 4 Idaho 3 OT April 17 Alaska 1 Idaho 4 April 20 Idaho 4 Alaska 1 April 21 Idaho 3 Alaska 2 Idaho wins series 3–1 Conference finals Western Conference Finals Gwinnett vs. Idaho Date Away Home April 27 Idaho 5 Gwinnett 3 April 28 Idaho 1 Gwinnett 3 May 1 Gwinnett 1 Idaho 3 May 5 Gwinnett 2 Idaho 5 Idaho wins series 3–1 and Bruce Taylor Trophy

Kelly Cup finals

Florida vs. Idaho Date Away Home May 14 Idaho 5 Florida 1 May 15 Idaho 6 Florida 4 May 19 Florida 0 Idaho 1 OT May 21 Florida 3 Idaho 2 OT May 22 Florida 2 Idaho 5 Idaho wins series 4–1 and Kelly Cup Kelly Cup The Patrick J. Kelly Cup goes to the play-off champion of the ECHL. The Kelly Cup has been awarded to teams since 1997. Prior to 1997, the playoff winner was awarded the Riley Cup. The current cup is named after Patrick J. Kelly, the league's first commissioner. The cup is loaned to the winning...

ECHL awards

Patrick Kelly Cup Kelly Cup The Patrick J. Kelly Cup goes to the play-off champion of the ECHL. The Kelly Cup has been awarded to teams since 1997. Prior to 1997, the playoff winner was awarded the Riley Cup. The current cup is named after Patrick J. Kelly, the league's first commissioner. The cup is loaned to the winning... :	Idaho Steelheads Idaho Steelheads The Idaho Steelheads are an American professional minor league ice hockey team based in Boise, Idaho. The team began playing in 1997 and has been a member of the ECHL since 2003....
Henry Brabham Cup:	San Diego Gulls San Diego Gulls (1995-2006) The third San Diego Gulls team was founded in 1995 immediately upon departure of the IHL team. The new Gulls were a part of the West Coast Hockey League. The Gulls played at the San Diego Sports Arena, formerly known as the "iPayOne Center."-History:...
Gingher Memorial Trophy:	Florida Everblades Florida Everblades The Florida Everblades are an ECHL ice hockey team playing in the Southeast Division. The team is based in Estero, Florida and plays at Germain Arena . The team has existed since 1998...
Bruce Taylor Trophy:	Idaho Steelheads
John Brophy Award:	Pat Bingham (Wheeling Wheeling Nailers The Wheeling Nailers are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They are the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL.... )
CCM TACKS Most Valuable Player:	Scott Stirling (Atlantic City Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies The Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies were an ECHL hockey team in Atlantic City, New Jersey from 2001 to 2005. The team's venue was the historic Boardwalk Hall, which seats 6,979.... )
Kelly Cup Playoffs Most Valuable Player:	Dan Ellis Dan Ellis Daniel Ellis is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League... (Idaho)
Reebok Hockey Goaltender of the Year:	Scott Stirling (Atlantic City)
CCM Tacks Rookie of the Year:	Kevin Doell Kevin Doell Kevin Doell is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... (Gwinnett Gwinnett Gladiators The Gwinnett Gladiators are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Duluth, Georgia. The Gladiators play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Gladiators play their home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.... )
Defenseman of the Year:	Corey Neilson (Pensacola Pensacola Ice Pilots The Pensacola Ice Pilots were a minor league ice hockey team located in Pensacola, Florida. The team was previously affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders , and the Chicago Blackhawks. They have also had a working agreement with the Houston Aeros of the... )
Leading Scorer:	Tim Smith Tim Smith (ice hockey) Tim Smith is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward with High1 of the Asia League Ice Hockey.-Playing career:Smith played major junior in the WHL for four seasons with the Spokane Chiefs and Swift Current Broncos... (Columbia Columbia Inferno The Columbia Inferno are an ECHL team based in Columbia, South Carolina. The team is currently on voluntary suspension awaiting construction of a new arena in suburban Lexington County. They played their home games at the Carolina Coliseum. They planned on playing in a new arena during the... )
Reebok Hockey Plus Performer Award:	Tim Smith (Columbia)
Sportsmanship Award:	Mark Pederson Mark Pederson Mark Pederson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played five seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings from 1989–90 until 1993–94. He was the head coach of the Tilburg Trappers of the... (San Diego)

See also

• ECHL All-Star Game
  ECHL All-Star Game
  The ECHL All-Star Game is an exhibition ice hockey game that traditionally marks the midway point of the ECHL's regular season, with many of the league's star players playing against each other. The starting lineup for the two teams, including the starting goaltender, is voted on by the coaches,...
  
  
• Kelly Cup
  Kelly Cup
  The Patrick J. Kelly Cup goes to the play-off champion of the ECHL. The Kelly Cup has been awarded to teams since 1997. Prior to 1997, the playoff winner was awarded the Riley Cup. The current cup is named after Patrick J. Kelly, the league's first commissioner. The cup is loaned to the winning...