What is the most common route for ECHL players to the NHL?
Direct recruitment from ECHL
Through the AHL
Extended tryouts with NHL teams
College hockey
Answer
The most common route for ECHL players to the NHL is through the American Hockey League (AHL). The AHL is a professional minor league ice hockey league that is the primary developmental league for the NHL. Players who are drafted by an NHL team but are not ready to play in the NHL are typically assigned to the AHL to develop their skills.
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