2 Flyers prospects could be impacted by looming ECHL strike

With a strike in the ECHL extremely possible, two Flyers prospects could be affected.

AHL: DEC 14 Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Cleveland Monsters | Icon Sportswire/GettyImagesThe American Hockey League, also referred to as the AHL, serves as the primary developmental league for the NHL. But it is not the only league that players can learn through on their way to the top level.

The ECHL is a step below the AHL and can be used similarly, but for players who may not be ready for the step up in competition. It's not typical to see players in the ECHL who have contracts with NHL teams. Most of the roster is filled out by those on either AHL or ECHL contracts. But there are times when an NHL team's…