The Wildcatters had to suspend operations for the 2005–06 season as a byproduct of damage to their home arena caused by Hurricane Rita.
The Cyclones returned after ceasing operations following the 2003–04 season in trying to secure an American Hockey League franchise.
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L= Losses; OTL = Overtime Losses; SOL = Shootout Losses; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points; Green shade = Clinched playoff spot; Blue shade = Clinched division; (z) = Clinched home-ice advantage[1][2] Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes Data referenced from ECHL website[3] Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; SOL = Shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average Data referenced from ECHL website[4] The two unbalanced conferences had separate playoff formats.
The 10-team National Conference had the top eight teams advance to the playoffs with the division winners awarded the first and second seeds.
The four remaining teams in the second round would be reseeded by regular season points and the winners would play for a conference championship.