For years the ECHL was a league of goons and the
last resort for older players slowing down just looking for a few more years in
the game. But as the ECHL has grown and teams have started aligning with NHL
and AHL teams the league has grown. 528 players have made the NHL from the ECHL
in their history. There have ben many players that cycle in and out, but two
goalies this season have help redefine the way team should look at their ECHL
affiliates. Garret Sparks and Mike Condon are just latest two former ECHLers to
come up and make an impact for their NHL team.