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What does the “E” in ECHL stand for?

  • Eastern

  • Elite

  • East

  • Nothing specific

Answer

The "E" in ECHL stands for "East". The ECHL is a professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada. It is a Tier II league of the American Hockey League, and is considered to be the highest level of professional hockey outside of the National Hockey League. The ECHL has 27 teams in 20 states and two Canadian provinces.
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