The 1999–2000 ECHL season was the 12th season of the ECHL. Before the start of the season, the Miami Matadors and Columbus Chill suspended operations, the Chesapeake Icebreakers, who originally suspended operations, moved to Jackson, MS. The league also welcomed expansion franchises in North Little Rock, AR and Trenton, NJ, a well as welcoming back a franchise in the former market of Greensboro, NC. The New Orleans Brass moved into the New New Orleans Arena. The league also created a new individual award, the Plus Performer Award, to be awarded to the player who leads the league in plus-minus rating at the end of the regular season. The Florida Everblades finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Brabham Cup and the Peoria Rivermen won their first Kelly Cup, defeating the Louisiana IceGators four games to two.
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L= Loses; T = Ties; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points; Green shade = Clinched playoff spot; Blue shade = Clinched division; (z) = Clinched home-ice advantage
[written by Rob Cavestany in 1985]
Strangers beware but come if you dare
You've entered their sacred domain
Keep to yourself or with them you'll be dealt
The thrashers will put you to shame
Fight for your life but you have not a chance
Violence runs in their blood
Tear you apart as they rip out your heart
You've come to the wrong neighborhood
KILL AS ONE
Come take a chance in the unholy dance
Where blood on your face is a treat
Dive off the stage your mind filled with rage
You're lucky to land on your feet
Jocks come along and they think they're so strong
Looking to start up a fight
They don't play fair jocks outnumbered and scared
Death will occur on this night