r/echl
Welcome to the unofficial subreddit of the ECHL
How to think about r/echl
This community serves as a hub for fans of the ECHL, the East Coast Hockey League, providing a space for discussions about teams, players, and league events. Members share insights on game performances, team affiliations, and player statistics, fostering a passionate environment around minor league hockey. The community is characterized by its focus on local teams and the unique aspects of ECHL play, including mascots and game-day experiences.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community are primarily hockey enthusiasts, often with a strong allegiance to specific ECHL teams. The audience includes a mix of ages, predominantly male, and ranges from casual fans to dedicated followers who enjoy in-depth discussions about the league. Members are generally looking to engage with others who share their passion for hockey and the ECHL, creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Posting culture
The posting culture emphasizes relevant and engaging content, with game highlights, player discussions, and team news thriving. Posts that are off-topic or overly promotional tend to receive downvotes. Members appreciate humor and personal anecdotes related to games, and there is a cadence of activity that peaks during the hockey season, especially around game days and playoffs, with a mix of serious analysis and light-hearted banter.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on authentic interactions rather than overt promotions. Sharing relevant content, such as sponsorships of local teams or community events, can resonate well. Brands should avoid direct advertising and instead participate in discussions or provide value through insights about the league. Collaborations with local teams or influencers within the community can enhance credibility and foster goodwill among members.
Top keywords
What r/echl talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/dragonscale76
- u/bjeebus
- u/Plenty_Mountain6539
- u/Python_Gaming
- u/[deleted]
- u/ReactionPrudent6301
- u/rdruner
- u/retiredfireman
- u/seeseehawk
- u/mayoung08
- u/hrj_vol8
- u/sixdeeneinfauxtwenny
- u/superfly355
- u/PROFESSIONAL_FART
- u/Skygazer24
- u/shadowtrap
- u/Paramisamigos
- u/Witheredaway12
- u/Shibby-LTAH2010
- u/harrismi7
- u/strompooper
- u/KingsglaiveNyx
- u/Flattishsassy
- u/sizable_data
- u/kinghorn419
- u/DollarStoreRat
- u/djslue
- u/LasaCasa
- u/elchupacabra75
- u/M20C
- u/monster-hog
- u/Unimportant_tidbits
- u/KitchenCounty1170
- u/H-12apts
- u/Mayflower023
- u/Puzzleheaded_Path718
- u/a_square_squirrel
- u/nivek1385
- u/Nelder55
- u/Big-Accident-8797
- u/ShowerPig
- u/waterthunder567
- u/Winnipegeisha
- u/NotDennisBonvie
- u/jlm0013
By votes
- u/dragonscale76
- u/Python_Gaming
- u/Plenty_Mountain6539
- u/rdruner
- u/[deleted]
- u/mayoung08
- u/retiredfireman
- u/hrj_vol8
- u/sixdeeneinfauxtwenny
- u/superfly355
- u/bjeebus
- u/PROFESSIONAL_FART
- u/Skygazer24
- u/ReactionPrudent6301
- u/shadowtrap
- u/Paramisamigos
- u/Witheredaway12
- u/Shibby-LTAH2010
- u/harrismi7
- u/strompooper
- u/KingsglaiveNyx
- u/seeseehawk
- u/Flattishsassy
- u/sizable_data
- u/kinghorn419
- u/DollarStoreRat
- u/LasaCasa
- u/djslue
- u/elchupacabra75
- u/H-12apts
- u/M20C
- u/monster-hog
- u/Unimportant_tidbits
- u/KitchenCounty1170
- u/Mayflower023
- u/a_square_squirrel
- u/Puzzleheaded_Path718
- u/nivek1385
- u/Big-Accident-8797
- u/Nelder55
- u/ShowerPig
- u/waterthunder567
- u/Winnipegeisha
- u/NotDennisBonvie
- u/jlm0013
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/_Retired_
- u/GTigers55
- u/Blutroyale-_-
- u/Saul_Teaload
- u/Plenty_Mountain6539
- u/dragonscale76
- u/Unitast513
- u/getawhiffofgriff
- u/ChrisyBear
- u/Python_Gaming
- u/TrainsfanAlex
- u/bjeebus
- u/krrankybaby
- u/GingerLegs
- u/ArsenalBaseball21
- u/Zedbie
- u/retiredfireman
- u/TheAmazingDisgrace
- u/Futbol_Kid2112
- u/roaringelbow
- u/Iandidar
- u/akita_4u
- u/NPerk12
- u/Mathium1
- u/Pensfan66595
- u/TheTeach87
- u/TheRedNextDoor
- u/Flying_Penguin8316
- u/hungaryhasnodignity
- u/jlm0013
- u/FormerCollegeDJ
- u/stallhood
- u/OrangeAdenaline
- u/viperlemondemon
- u/Hermanvicious
- u/Baconandbeers
- u/wallace6464
- u/Whiltierna
- u/utahdude81
- u/Superb-Ad-9627
- u/SikSiks
- u/axtes_
- u/Winnipegeisha
- u/the0riginalp0ster
- u/bloodhooof
- u/Candid_Return_8374
- u/Paramisamigos
- u/Lettuce-Bag
- u/MiamiBoyBrien
- u/blaneyface
- u/bizkitbumper69
- u/GeneralAcorn
- u/AndThenHeToreHisAss
- u/PolarZombie
- u/Storminator16
- u/Nearby_Airline_3353
- u/ccflyco
- u/predhead33
- u/Snarkaeopteryx
- u/dylanvansandt
- u/all4puck
- u/unique_username91
- u/Sithlordbelichick
- u/Gigabytes10
- u/Witheredaway12
- u/Tarbogman
- u/andrewthesane
- u/Burkey217
- u/Chris_witt105
- u/cole_red
- u/Strong_Finance_880
- u/Open_Kick_69
- u/cpasscruise
- u/GeekCavePodcast
- u/renojedi
- u/MelloJelloRVA
- u/Cabmaker95
- u/Flattishsassy
- u/ToastNeo1
- u/upgradetolurker
- u/MissDoom222
- u/Camtagious
- u/TyKC03
- u/Ponch47
- u/sceeder
- u/Madden2kGuy
- u/Trevorlahey1
- u/Schnitzy96
- u/voxnihili_13
- u/Crispy_FromTheGrave
- u/j-awesome
- u/MartinVeillette
- u/Mammy1948
- u/Jduke88
- u/langlda
- u/JofaMasterofNone
- u/PayPalsEnemy
- u/pineconekingpin
- u/Zwall40
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/_Retired_
- u/Saul_Teaload
- u/GTigers55
- u/TheTeach87
- u/GeekCavePodcast
- u/Mathium1
- u/getawhiffofgriff
- u/GingerLegs
- u/dragonscale76
- u/Unitast513
- u/FormerCollegeDJ
- u/TheAmazingDisgrace
- u/Futbol_Kid2112
- u/roaringelbow
- u/TrainsfanAlex
- u/Blutroyale-_-
- u/Nearby_Airline_3353
- u/Camtagious
- u/ArsenalBaseball21
- u/NPerk12
- u/Plenty_Mountain6539
- u/Pensfan66595
- u/Flattishsassy
- u/voxnihili_13
- u/MartinVeillette
- u/krrankybaby
- u/Python_Gaming
- u/GeneralAcorn
- u/cole_red
- u/Flying_Penguin8316
- u/hungaryhasnodignity
- u/langlda
- u/Zedbie
- u/viperlemondemon
- u/Hermanvicious
- u/Iandidar
- u/Winnipegeisha
- u/akita_4u
- u/PolarZombie
- u/bjeebus
- u/TheRedNextDoor
- u/Mammy1948
- u/Jduke88
- u/jlm0013
- u/retiredfireman
- u/ChrisyBear
- u/Superb-Ad-9627
- u/Candid_Return_8374
- u/Burkey217
- u/Chris_witt105
- u/renojedi
- u/ToastNeo1
- u/sceeder
- u/j-awesome
- u/JofaMasterofNone
- u/stallhood
- u/Baconandbeers
- u/SikSiks
- u/bloodhooof
- u/Paramisamigos
- u/blaneyface
- u/bizkitbumper69
- u/AndThenHeToreHisAss
- u/ccflyco
- u/unique_username91
- u/Gigabytes10
- u/Tarbogman
- u/andrewthesane
- u/Strong_Finance_880
- u/Open_Kick_69
- u/cpasscruise
- u/upgradetolurker
- u/MissDoom222
- u/Ponch47
- u/Schnitzy96
- u/PayPalsEnemy
- u/OrangeAdenaline
- u/wallace6464
- u/Whiltierna
- u/utahdude81
- u/axtes_
- u/the0riginalp0ster
- u/Lettuce-Bag
- u/MiamiBoyBrien
- u/Storminator16
- u/predhead33
- u/Snarkaeopteryx
- u/dylanvansandt
- u/all4puck
- u/Sithlordbelichick
- u/Witheredaway12
- u/MelloJelloRVA
- u/Cabmaker95
- u/TyKC03
- u/Trevorlahey1
- u/Crispy_FromTheGrave
- u/pineconekingpin
- u/Zwall40
- u/rdhuff91
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FAQ
r/echl — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/echl have?
r/echl has approximately 5,222 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/echl created?
r/echl was created on October 3, 2012 (14 years ago).
What is r/echl about?
This community serves as a hub for fans of the ECHL, the East Coast Hockey League, providing a space for discussions about teams, players, and league events. Members share insights on game performances, team affiliations, and player statistics, fostering a passionate environment around minor league hockey. The community is characterized by its focus on local teams and the un…
What subreddits are similar to r/echl?
Communities similar to r/echl include r/ahl, r/ballparks.
Who are the most active posters on r/echl?
The most frequent posters on r/echl include u/dragonscale76, u/bjeebus, u/Plenty_Mountain6539.
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