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What was the original name of the ECHL?

  • International Hockey League

  • American Hockey Association

  • East Coast Hockey League

  • Canadian Hockey League

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The ECHL, or East Coast Hockey League, was originally named the Colonial Hockey League. The Colonial Hockey League was formed in 1972 and lasted until 1980. The league was renamed the East Coast Hockey League in 1980.
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