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The 2005-06 ECHL Season is the 18th season of the East Coast Hockey League, ECHL, a professional ice-hockey league based in the United States. The season ran from late October, 2005 to early June, 2006. The league welcomed three new franchises in Stockton, CA (which had relocated from Atlantic City, NJ), Phoenix, AZ, and West Valley City, UT, but had to give voluntary suspensions status to the Texas Wildcatters and the Mississippi Sea Wolves due to damage caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Wildcatters have been given permission to re-enter the league for the 2006-07 season and the Sea Wolves have been approved for the 2007-08 season. The ECHL All-Star Game was held at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California and was hosted by the Fresno Falcons. The National Conference All-Stars defeated the American Conference All-Stars 7:6, with Fresno's Luke Curtin named Most Valuable Player.
While most leagues adopted the entire NHL rule change package for 2005-06 (based on the 2004-05 AHL rule changes), the ECHL kept the shootout at five players, and kept the automatic icing rule which has been used in the league.
[edit] Regular Season
[edit] 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
[edit] American Conference
[edit] National Conference
[edit] Scoring Leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty Minutes
[edit] Leading Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; Mins = Minutes Played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals Allowed; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against Average
[edit] Kelly Cup Playoffs
[edit] American Conference
[edit] Bracket
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Division Quarters
April 9-12
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Division Semis
April 14-22
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Division Finals
April 24-May 2
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Conference Finals
May 5-16
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No.1 |
Toledo |
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No.4 |
Johnstown |
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No.4 |
Johnstown |
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No.5 |
Trenton |
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No.1 |
Toledo |
3 |
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No.2 |
Wheeling |
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No.2 |
Wheeling |
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No.3 |
Reading |
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No.1 |
Toledo |
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So.1 |
Gwinnett |
4 |
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So.1 |
Gwinnett |
3 |
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So.4 |
South Carolina |
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So.4 |
South Carolina |
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So.5 |
Charlotte |
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So.1 |
Gwinnett |
3 |
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So.2 |
Florida |
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So.2 |
Florida |
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So.3 |
Greenville |
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So.3 |
Greenville |
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So.6 |
Augusta |
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No. is short for North Division So. is short for South Division
[edit] Division Quarterfinals
North Division Quarterfinals
Johnstown vs. Trenton
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| April 10 |
Trenton 1 |
Johnstown 2 |
OT |
| April 11 |
Johnstown 4 |
Trenton 3 |
| Johnstown wins series 2–0 |
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South Division Quarterfinals
South Carolina vs. Charlotte
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| April 10 |
Charlotte 3 |
South Carolina 6 |
| April 11 |
South Carolina 3 |
Charlotte 4 |
| April 12 |
Charlotte 1 |
South Carolina 3 |
| South Carolina wins series 2–1 |
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South Division Quarterfinals
Greenville vs. Augusta
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| April 9 |
Augusta 1 |
Greenville 2 |
| April 11 |
Greenville 3 |
Augusta 2 |
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| Greenville wins series 2–0 |
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[edit] Division Semifinals
North Division Semifinals
Toledo vs. Johnstown
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| April 14 |
Johnstown 2 |
Toledo 3 |
| April 15 |
Johnstown 1 |
Toledo 4 |
| April 19 |
Toledo 5 |
Johnstown 3 |
| Toledo wins series 3–0 |
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North Division Semifinals
Reading vs. Wheeling
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| April 14 |
Wheeling 3 |
Reading 2 |
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| April 16 |
Reading 4 |
Wheeling 1 |
| April 18 |
Reading 3 |
Wheeling 4 |
| April 19 |
Wheeling 5 |
Reading 4 |
| Wheeling wins series 3–1 |
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South Division Semifinals
Gwinnett vs. South Carolina
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| April 15 |
South Carolina 3 |
Gwinnett 5 |
| April 16 |
South Carolina 4 |
Gwinnett 5 |
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| April 19 |
Gwinnett 3 |
South Carolina 1 |
| Gwinnett wins series 3–0 |
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South Division Semifinals
Florida vs. Greenville
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| April 14 |
Greenville 4 |
Florida 5 |
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| April 15 |
Greenville 2 |
Florida 4 |
| April 21 |
Florida 0 |
Greenville 1 |
OT |
| April 22 |
Florida 9 |
Greenville 4 |
| Florida wins series 3–1 |
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[edit] Division Finals
North Division Finals
Toledo vs. Wheeling
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| April 24 |
Wheeling 4 |
Toledo 5 |
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| April 26 |
Wheeling 5 |
Toledo 3 |
| April 28 |
Toledo 0 |
Wheeling 6 |
| April 29 |
Toledo 3 |
Wheeling 1 |
| May 2 |
Wheeling 2 |
Toledo 3 |
| Toledo wins Series 3–2 |
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South Division Finals
Gwinnett vs. Florida
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| April 26 |
Florida 3 |
Gwinnett 5 |
| April 28 |
Florida 7 |
Gwinnett 3 |
| April 29 |
Gwinnett 6 |
Florida 4 |
| May 1 |
Gwinnett 7 |
Florida 4 |
| Gwinnett wins series 3–1 |
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[edit] Conference Finals
American Conference Finals
Toledo vs. Gwinnett |
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| May 5 |
Toledo 3 |
Gwinnett 5 |
| May 8 |
Toledo 4 |
Gwinnett 3 |
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| May 12 |
Gwinnett 4 |
Toledo 2 |
| May 14 |
Gwinnett 4 |
Toledo 2 |
| May 16 |
Gwinnett 3 |
Toledo 2 |
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| Gwinnett wins series 4–1 |
[edit] National Conference
[edit] Bracket
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Division Semifinals
April 10-22 |
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Division Finals
April 24-May 6 |
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Conference Finals
May 8-22 |
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Alaska |
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Utah |
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Alaska |
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Bakersfield |
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Long Beach |
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Bakersfield |
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Fresno |
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San Diego |
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- W. is short for West Division
- P. is short for Pacific Division
[edit] Division Semifinals
West Division Semifinals
Alaska vs. Utah
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| April 10 |
Utah 1 |
Alaska 4 |
| April 11 |
Utah 1 |
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| April 13 |
Alaska 4 |
Utah 1 |
| April 14 |
Alaska 6 |
Utah 2 |
| Alaska wins series 4–0 |
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West Division Semifinals
Las Vegas vs. Idaho
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| April 11 |
Idaho 1 |
Las Vegas 0 |
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| April 12 |
Idaho 4 |
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| April 14 |
Las Vegas 5 |
Idaho 4 |
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| April 15 |
Las Vegas 2 |
Idaho 4 |
| April 17 |
Las Vegas 5 |
Idaho 2 |
| April 18 |
Idaho 0 |
Las Vegas 6 |
| April 19 |
Idaho 2 |
Las Vegas 6 |
| Las Vegas wins series 4–3 |
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Pacific Division Semifinals
Fresno vs. San Diego
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| April 11 |
San Diego 3 |
Fresno 4 |
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| April 12 |
San Diego 3 |
Fresno 4 |
| April 14 |
Fresno 2 |
San Diego 1 |
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| April 15 |
Fresno 5 |
San Diego 1 |
| Fresno wins series 4–0 |
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Pacific Division Semifinals
Bakersfield vs. Long Beach
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| April 11 |
Long Beach 1 |
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| April 14 |
Long Beach 5 |
Bakersfield 4 |
| April 15 |
Bakersfield 6 |
Long Beach 3 |
| April 16 |
Bakersfield 4 |
Long Beach 5 |
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| April 19 |
Bakersfield 4 |
Long Beach 1 |
| April 21 |
Long Beach 6 |
Bakersfield 2 |
| April 22 |
Long Beach 3 |
Bakersfield 4 |
| Bakersfield wins series 4–3 |
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[edit] Division Finals
West Division Finals
Alaska vs. Las Vegas
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| April 24 |
Las Vegas 5 |
Alaska 0 |
| April 25 |
Las Vegas 3 |
Alaska 4 |
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| April 27 |
Alaska 2 |
Las Vegas 6 |
| April 29 |
Alaska 4 |
Las Vegas 0 |
| April 30 |
Alaska 3 |
Las Vegas 1 |
| May 2 |
Las Vegas 3 |
Alaska 4 |
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| Alaska wins series 4–2 |
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Pacific Division Finals
Fresno vs. Bakersfield
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| April 24 |
Bakersfield 3 |
Fresno 5 |
| April 25 |
Bakersfield 2 |
Fresno 4 |
| April 28 |
Fresno 2 |
Bakersfield 4 |
| April 29 |
Fresno 3 |
Bakersfield 2 |
OT |
| May 3 |
Fresno 2 |
Bakersfield 4 |
| May 5 |
Bakersfield 4 |
Fresno 3 |
OT |
| May 6 |
Bakersfield 2 |
Fresno 4 |
| Fresno wins series 4–3 |
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[edit] Conference Finals
National Conference Finals
Alaska vs. Fresno |
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| May 8 |
Fresno 3 |
Alaska 2 |
| May 10 |
Fresno 0 |
Alaska 2 |
| May 12 |
Alaska 3 |
Fresno 4 |
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| May 13 |
Alaska 3 |
Fresno 1 |
| May 16 |
Alaska 3 |
Fresno 0 |
| May 19 |
Fresno 4 |
Alaska 3 |
| May 22 |
Fresno 2 |
Alaska 3 |
2OT |
| Alaska wins series 4–3 |
[edit] Kelly Cup Finals
Kelly Cup Finals
Alaska vs. Gwinnett |
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| May 24 |
Gwinnett 2 |
Alaska 3 |
| May 25 |
Gwinnett 3 |
Alaska 4 |
| May 29 |
Alaska 5 |
Gwinnett 4 |
| May 31 |
Alaska 1 |
Gwinnett 6 |
| June 1 |
Alaska 4 |
Gwinnett 3 |
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[edit] ECHL Awards
- See also: ECHL awards
| Patrick Kelly Cup: |
Alaska Aces |
| Henry Brabham Cup: |
Alaska Aces |
| Gingher Memorial Trophy: |
Gwinnett Gladiators |
| Bruce Taylor Trophy: |
Alaska Aces |
| John Brophy Award: |
Glen Gulutzan (Las Vegas) |
| CCM TACKS Most Valuable Player: |
Jeff Campbell (Gwinnett) |
| Kelly Cup Playoffs Most Valuable Player: |
Mike Scott (Alaska) |
| Reebok Hockey Goaltender of the Year: |
Matt Underhill (Alaska) |
| CCM Tacks Rookie of the Year: |
Alex Leavitt (Alaska) |
| Defenseman of the Year: |
Ryan Gaucher (Alaska) |
| Leading Scorer: |
Alex Leavitt (Alaska) |
| Reebok Hockey Plus Performer Award: |
Peter Metcalf (Alaska) |
| Sportsmanship Award: |
Steve Saviano (Florida) |
[edit] See also
Jeff Campbell (Gwinnett)
