26-27 (.491)
League Note
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the regular season was reduced to 56 games and began on January 13, 2021. Due to cross-border travel restrictions imposed by Canada, the league temporarily realigned for this season, putting all seven Canadian teams into one division.
Head Coach
General Manager
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2021 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
1
13
Matthew Coronato RW
2
45
William Stromgren LW
3
77
Cole Huckins C
3
89
Cameron Whynot D
5
141
Cole Jordan D
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