List of defunct ECHL teams

This is a list of teams that once played in the ECHL but no longer exist. This includes franchises which have relocated to different cities. The years of operation only reflect the time in which the team was in the ECHL; it does not take into account any time in which the franchise operated in another league (such as the Central Hockey League, International Hockey League, United Hockey League or West Coast Hockey League).
== Defunct and relocated teams before the ECHL's absorption of the WCHL ==
Team 	Seasons 	Outcome
Virginia Lancers 	1988-1993	Moved to Huntsville, AL (now Utah Grizzlies).
Louisville IceHawks 	1990-1994	Moved to Jacksonville, FL.
Huntsville Blast 	1993-1994	Moved to Tallahassee, FL (now Utah Grizzlies).
Greensboro Monarchs 	1989-1995	Ceased operations and replaced by the Carolina Monarchs of the AHL.
Erie Panthers 	1988-1996	Moved to Baton Rouge, LA (now Victoria Salmon Kings).
Nashville Knights 	1989-1996	Moved to Pensacola, FL and replaced by the Nashville Predators of the NHL.
Knoxville Cherokees 	1988-1997	Moved to Florence, SC.
Raleigh IceCaps 	1991-1998	Moved to Augusta, GA and replaced by the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL.
Louisville River Frogs 	1995-1998	Moved to Miami, FL.
Columbus Chill 	1991-1999	Moved to Reading, PA and replaced by the Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL.
Chesapeake Icebreakers 	1997-1999	Moved to Jackson, MS.
Miami Matadors 	1998-1999	Moved to Cincinnati, OH.
Hampton Roads Admirals 	1989-2000	Ceased operations and replaced by the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL.
Huntington Blizzard 	1993-2000	Moved to Beaumont, TX (now Ontario Reign).
Jacksonville Lizard Kings	1995-2000	Ceased operations.
Tallahassee Tiger Sharks 	1994-2001	Moved to Macon, GA (now Utah Grizzlies)
Birmingham Bulls 	1992-2001	Moved to Atlantic City, NJ (now Stockton Thunder).
Mobile Mysticks 	1995-2002	Moved to Gwinnett, GA.
New Orleans Brass 	1997-2002	Ceased operations.
Macon Whoopee 	2001-2002	Moved to Lexington, KY (now Utah Grizzlies).
Richmond Renegades 	1990-2003	Ceased operations.
Baton Rouge Kingfish 	1996-2003	Moved to Victoria, BC.
Arkansas RiverBlades 	1999-2003	Ceased operations.
Jackson Bandits 	1999-2003	Ceased operations.
Lexington Men O' War 	2002-2003	Moved to West Valley City, UT
== Defunct and relocated teams after the ECHL's absorption of the WCHL ==
Team 	Seasons 	Modern equivalent team
Roanoke Express 	1993-2004	Franchise rights revoked by the ECHL.
Greensboro Generals 	1999-2004	Franchise rights revoked by the ECHL.
Columbus Cottonmouths 	2001-2004	Ceased operations and replaced by the Columbus Cottonmouths of the SPHL.
Louisiana IceGators 	1995-2005	Franchise rights revoked by the ECHL.
Peoria Rivermen 	1996-2005	Ceased operations and replaced by the Peoria Rivermen of the AHL.
Pee Dee Pride 	1996-2005	Returned franchise rights to the ECHL after a failed attempt to move to Myrtle Beach, SC from 2005-2008.
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies	2001-2005	Moved to Stockton, CA
Greenville Grrrowl 	1998-2006	Franchise revoked by the ECHL.
San Diego Gulls 	2003-2006	Franchise revoked by the ECHL.
Long Beach Ice Dogs 	2003-2007	Franchise revoked by the ECHL.
Pensacola Ice Pilots 	1996-2008	Franchise revoked by the ECHL. Replaced by the Pensacola Ice Flyers of the SPHL.
Augusta Lynx 	1998-2008	Ceased operations on December 2, 2008, becoming the first team in ECHL history to fold during the season. Will be replaced by a SPHL team.
Fresno Falcons 	2003-2008	Ceased operations on December 22, 2008, becoming the second team in ECHL history to fold during the season.
Texas Wildcatters 	2003-2008	Moved to Ontario, CA
Dayton Bombers 	1991-2009	Relinquished membership to the ECHL following a failed drive for season tickets and managing partnership to resume play for the 2010-11 season. Replaced by the Dayton Gems of the IHL.
Mississippi Sea Wolves 	1996-2009	Ceased operations and replaced by the Mississippi Surge of the SPHL.
Phoenix Roadrunners 	2005-2009	Ceased operations.
Johnstown Chiefs 	1988-2010	Moved to Greenville, SC. Last remaining member of the five founding teams of the East Coast Hockey League to relocate.
Charlotte Checkers 	1993-2010	Will be replaced by the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL, whether ECHL franchise will relocate or cease operations is unknown.
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