ELC

Sports abbreviation · Ice Hockey

ELC
Stands forEntry-level contract
CategoriesSports

ELC stands for Entry-level contract, an ice hockey abbreviation.

First NHL contract a player signs, with a maximum salary set by the collective bargaining agreement and a length of up to three years depending on age at signing.

Example: The first-overall pick signed a three-year ELC with performance bonuses.

Usage notes

Most draft picks sign ELCs, and the contracts can include performance bonuses. Players coming off ELCs usually become restricted free agents. Similar rookie-scale contracts exist in the NBA.

More ice hockey abbreviations

  • A – Assists
  • AAV – Average annual value
  • C – Center (American football)
  • CF% – Corsi for percentage
  • D – Defenseman
  • EBUG – Emergency backup goaltender
  • ENG – Empty-net goal
  • ES – Even strength
  • FO% – Faceoff percentage
  • G – Goals
  • GAA – Goals against average
  • GP – Games played

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