36-15 (.706)
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.
Arena
Attendance
12,798 total
457 per game
457 per game
2021 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
2
55
Vincent Iorio D
4
119
Joaquim Lemay D
5
151
Haakon Hanelt F/D
6
176
Dru Krebs D
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