"Over the past month, we've been working diligently to fix the schedules in both the EHL and the EHLP, following the departures of the Boston Jr. Rangers, Railers Jr. Hockey Club, and Seacoast Spartans, from the league," said Neil Ravin, the Commissioner of the EHL. "As part of the process, and as I declared in my statement on June 21st, we were proud to the solidify the commitments of the 24 organizations still with us today, as we will hit the ice this fall with 21 teams in the EHL and 16 teams in the EHLP. Our mission hasn't changed, as we prepare our players for the next steps in their respective careers. We have been, and always will be, the league Where Players Come First."
The 12th season of the EHL will kick-off on Thursday, September 19th, with the 10th season of the EHLP getting underway the next day, Friday, September 20th.
As for the showcases, this upcoming season will feature three league-wide events in the EHL, a pair of league-wide events in the EHLP, and one regional showcase in the EHL.
Along with the showcases, this upcoming year will also feature the annual EHL All-Star College Series in October, which will once again include six exhibition matchups against NCAA Division III opponents.
Following the end of the 2024-25 regular season, postseason play will begin in the EHL and the EHLP in mid-March.
This year's playoffs will take both divisions through a new set of Regional Finals, on the way to the 2025 EHL Frozen Finals. The EHL and EHLP Champions will once again be crowned at Providence College, with those dates set for April 10th through 12th.
Stay tuned for more updates throughout the rest of the summer, as the EHL and EHLP each prepare for another milestone season of junior hockey.