October 13, 2008
Oct. 15
Opening-Day rosters due at 3 p.m. ET
Oct. 17
21st ECHL Regular Season Begins
Nov. 1
ECHL Hall of Fame nominations due
Nov. 30
ECHL Hall of Fame candidate selection
Dec. 21-27
For all players on ECHL rosters as of 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 21, a roster freeze shall apply through 9 a.m. ET on Dec. 27 with respect to waivers, trades and other player assignments
Jan. 20-22
All-Star Break
Jan. 20
12th-Annual All-Star Skills Competition at the Sovereign Center in Reading, Pa.
Jan. 21
17th-Annual All-Star Game at the Sovereign Center in Reading, Pa.
Jan. 25
Jersey Reversal
Feb. 1
NHL/AHL player bought out of his contract after this date may not appear on Protected List
Feb. 2
Overseas Deadline at 5 p.m. ET
Mar. 3
National Hockey League Trade Deadline
Mar. 10
American Hockey League Clear Day List
Mar. 13
Trade Deadline at 3 p.m. ET
Recall/Assignment Deadline
Apr. 1
Amateur Playoff Eligibility Deadline at 5 p.m. ET
Apr. 4
Regular season ends
Apr. 6
Kelly Cup Playoff rosters due at 3 p.m. ET
Apr. 7
Kelly Cup Playoffs begin
Jun. 1
Protected List due
Jun. 13
Future Considerations Trades must be completed
Jun. 15
Season-Ending Roster due