Английская Википедия:2014–15 ECHL season
Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox sports season The 2014–15 ECHL season was the 27th season of the ECHL. The regular season schedule ran from October 17, 2014, to April 11, 2015,[1] with the Kelly Cup playoffs following. Twenty-eight teams in 20 states and one Canadian province each played a 72-game schedule. Ten days prior to the start of the season, the league was significantly expanded on October 7, 2014, after the ECHL had accepted the Central Hockey League's remaining seven teams as members for the 2014–15 season.[2]
League business
Team changes
- The expansion Indy Fuel began play at the Fairgrounds Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana.[3]
- The Las Vegas Wranglers voluntarily suspended operations in May 2014 to allow the team time to secure a new home arena. The team's lease with the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas was not renewed after the 2013–14 season.[4] In January 2015, the team announced that they would not be returning and had withdrawn their membership from the ECHL at the Mid-season Board of Governors Meeting.[5]
- Shortly before the season began on October 17, 2014, the ECHL expanded with seven new teams as a result of accepting the Central Hockey League's remaining seven teams as members. The Allen Americans, Brampton Beast, Missouri Mavericks, Quad City Mallards, Rapid City Rush, Tulsa Oilers and Wichita Thunder formed a new Central Division in the Western Conference.[2] This entirely replaced a previously planned Midwest Division, which in turn reassigned the Colorado Eagles to the Western Conference's Pacific Division and sent Evansville, Fort Wayne, Kalamazoo and Indy to the Eastern Conference's North Division. Within the Eastern Conference the Elmira Jackals and Reading Royals were reassigned to the former South Division, which was renamed the East Division.
New affiliations and changes
Annual Board of Governors meeting
The annual ECHL Board of Governors meeting was held at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, in June 2014. Conferences were significantly re-aligned in light of recent team changes. In the Eastern Conference, the three-team Atlantic Division was eliminated while the Mountain Division in the Western Conference was eliminated to make way for a new Midwest Division. The Evansville IceMen, Fort Wayne Komets and Kalamazoo Wings were moved to the Western Conference to compete in the Midwest Division with the Colorado Eagles and expansion Indy Fuel.[6] This was significantly revised after the CHL merger in October 2014, with the newly created Midwest Division eliminated in favor of a Central Division consisting of the former CHL teams. Along with Indy, Evansville, Fort Wayne and Kalamazoo were moved back to the Eastern Conference.[2]
The ECHL Board of Governors also re-elected Gwinnett Gladiators president Steve Chapman as chairman and approved changes to the icing rule similar to those previously implemented by the National Hockey League.[6]
All-star game
The annual ECHL All-Star Classic was held on January 21, 2015, at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. The format for the 2015 All-star Game featured the Orlando Solar Bears taking on the ECHL All-stars.[7] The ECHL All-stars won the game with a score of 8-4 and the game had the largest ECHL all-star game attendance since 2000.[8]
2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs format
At the end of the regular season the top four teams in each division qualified for the 2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs. The first two playoff rounds were played entirely within the divisions, with the divisional playoff champions facing each other in the conference championships. The Kelly Cup final pitted the Eastern Conference champion against the Western Conference champion. All four rounds were a best-of-seven format.[6]
Standings
Due to accepting the Central Hockey League's remaining seven teams as members, the league's conference alignment changed on October 9, 2014, moving the Colorado Eagles to the Pacific Division and moving the seven former CHL squads into the Western Conference as the Central Division. The Midwest Division dissolved, with its remaining teams joining the North Division. To make room for the four Midwest teams, the Reading Royals and Elmira Jackals left the North Division for the South, which was then renamed the East Division.[2] <section begin=2014-15 ECHL Eastern Conference Regular Season Standings /> Final Regular Season Standings[9]
- Eastern Conference
| North Division | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| z – Toledo Walleye (DET) | 72 | 50 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 281 | 182 | 107 |
| x – Fort Wayne Komets (COL) | 72 | 48 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 251 | 200 | 102 |
| x – Kalamazoo Wings (CBJ/VAN) | 72 | 36 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 226 | 233 | 78 |
| x – Wheeling Nailers (MTL/PIT) | 72 | 37 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 210 | 213 | 76 |
| Cincinnati Cyclones (FLA/NSH) | 72 | 31 | 30 | 2 | 9 | 195 | 212 | 73 |
| Indy Fuel (CHI) | 72 | 31 | 30 | 4 | 7 | 197 | 221 | 73 |
| Evansville IceMen (OTT) | 72 | 15 | 48 | 6 | 3 | 169 | 271 | 39 |
| East Division | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| y – Florida Everblades (CAR/TB) | 72 | 49 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 267 | 208 | 105 |
| x – South Carolina Stingrays (BOS/WSH) | 72 | 45 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 224 | 163 | 97 |
| x – Reading Royals (PHI) | 72 | 45 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 259 | 210 | 96 |
| x – Orlando Solar Bears (TOR) | 72 | 37 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 236 | 215 | 84 |
| Greenville Road Warriors (NYR) | 72 | 39 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 216 | 215 | 82 |
| Elmira Jackals (BUF) | 72 | 32 | 33 | 0 | 7 | 186 | 217 | 71 |
| Gwinnett Gladiators (ARZ) | 72 | 20 | 45 | 3 | 4 | 174 | 263 | 47 |
<section end=2014-15 ECHL Eastern Conference Regular Season Standings/><section begin=2014-15 ECHL Western Conference Regular Season Standings />
- Western Conference
| Central Division | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| y – Allen Americans (SJ) | 72 | 48 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 292 | 203 | 106 |
| x – Rapid City Rush (Шаблон:Abbr) | 72 | 37 | 28 | 2 | 5 | 218 | 206 | 81 |
| x – Quad City Mallards (MIN) | 72 | 37 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 205 | 186 | 81 |
| x – Tulsa Oilers (Шаблон:Abbr) | 72 | 37 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 248 | 244 | 80 |
| Wichita Thunder (Шаблон:Abbr) | 72 | 32 | 31 | 2 | 7 | 213 | 240 | 73 |
| Missouri Mavericks (AHL-CHI) | 72 | 28 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 192 | 231 | 65 |
| Brampton Beast (Шаблон:Abbr) | 72 | 23 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 181 | 298 | 49 |
| Pacific Division | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr | Шаблон:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| y – Idaho Steelheads (DAL) | 72 | 48 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 258 | 187 | 102 |
| x – Ontario Reign (LA/WPG) | 72 | 43 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 239 | 184 | 96 |
| x – Colorado Eagles (CGY) | 72 | 41 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 236 | 209 | 90 |
| x – Utah Grizzlies (ANA) | 72 | 37 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 213 | 219 | 82 |
| Alaska Aces (MIN/STL) | 72 | 35 | 30 | 3 | 4 | 237 | 233 | 77 |
| Bakersfield Condors (EDM) | 72 | 26 | 38 | 3 | 5 | 202 | 265 | 60 |
| Stockton Thunder (NYI) | 72 | 21 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 199 | 296 | 44 |
Шаблон:Color box - clinched playoff spot, Шаблон:Color box - clinched regular season division title, Шаблон:Color box - Brabham Cup (regular season) champion <section end=2014-15 ECHL Western Conference Regular Season Standings/>
Postseason
Шаблон:Main Шаблон:2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs
Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Patrick Kelly Cup: | Allen Americans |
| Henry Brabham Cup: | Toledo Walleye |
| Gingher Memorial Trophy: | South Carolina Stingrays |
| Bruce Taylor Trophy: | Allen Americans |
| John Brophy Award: | Derek Lalonde, Toledo Walleye |
| CCM Most Valuable Player: | Jeff Jakaitis, South Carolina Stingrays |
| Kelly Cup Playoffs Most Valuable Player: | Greger Hanson, Allen Americans |
| Warrior Hockey Goaltender of the Year: | Jeff Jakaitis, South Carolina Stingrays |
| CCM Rookie of the Year: | Tyler Barnes, Toledo Walleye |
| CCM Defenseman of the Year: | Mike Little, Florida Everblades |
| Leading Scorer: | Chad Costello, Allen Americans |
| AMI Graphics Plus Performer Award: | Drew Daniels, Fort Wayne Komets Mike Little, Florida Everblades |
| Sportsmanship Award: | Chad Costello, Allen Americans |
| Community Service Award: | Cal Wild, Brampton Beast |
| Birmingham Memorial Award: | Scott Senger |
All-ECHL Teams
All-First Team[10]
- Jeff Jakaitis (G) – South Carolina Stingrays
- Mike Little (D) – Florida Everblades
- Matthew Register (D) – Ontario Reign
- Chad Costello (F) – Allen Americans
- Wade MacLeod (F) – Idaho Steelheads
- Shawn Szydlowski (F) – Fort Wayne Komets
All-Second Team[11]
- Jeff Lerg (G) – Toledo Walleye
- Cameron Burt (D) – Florida Everblades
- Aaron Gens (D) – Allen Americans
- Adam Brace (F) – Florida Everblades
- Brendan Connolly (F) – Alaska Aces
- Gary Steffes (F) – Allen Americans
All-Rookie Team[12]
- Roman Will (G) – Fort Wayne Komets
- Justin Baker (D) – Allen Americans
- Steven Shamanski (D) – Elmira Jackals
- Derek Army (F) – Wheeling Nailers
- Tyler Barnes (F) – Toledo Walleye
- Jason Bast (F) – Idaho Steelheads
References
See also
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- ↑ "ECHL releases 2014-15 schedule" Шаблон:Webarchive, ECHL, June 4, 2014. (accessed 15 June 2014)
- ↑ 2,0 2,1 2,2 2,3 "ECHL Accepts Seven New Members" Шаблон:Webarchive, ECHL, October 7, 2014. (accessed 13 October 2014)
- ↑ Wilson, Phillip B. "Indy Fuel sign affiliation deal with Chicago Blackhawks", The Indianapolis Star, April 1, 2014. (accessed 15 June 2014)
- ↑ Guillermo, Matt. "Venue flux to sideline Las Vegas Wranglers next season" Шаблон:Webarchive, KVVU-TV, May 20, 2014. (accessed 15 June 2014)
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ 6,0 6,1 6,2 "Annual ECHL Board of Governors Meeting concludes" Шаблон:Webarchive, ECHL, June 24, 2014. (accessed 24 June 2014)
- ↑ "2015 CCM/ECHL ALL-STAR CLASSIC PRESENTED BY VISIT ORLANDO" Шаблон:Webarchive, Orlando Solar Bears. (accessed 15 June 2014)
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
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