Nine months after the abrupt end to the 2019-20 season, the ECHL is scheduled to kick off its 2020-21 season this week. 13 teams are scheduled to play the first leg of a split schedule, including Nashville’s affiliate, the Florida Everblades.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a hot Florida team to a screeching halt. The Everblades finished second overall in the league with 92 points, scoring the fifth-most goals per game (3.66). The team, which was sure to contend for a championship, is looking to replicate their previous season success in what will be an unusual year.
2020-21 Season Start
The Double-A league is taking an interesting approach to a season where storylines will be dominated by COVID-19.