SCHL Important Dates:
| WHAT? | WHEN? | 2009 | 2010 |
| End of Spring Trade Ban: | Upon the completion of the NHL playoffs. | ||
| 5th Round Open | July 19, 2009 | June 27, 2010 | |
| Protection date | August 1st | September 1st | |
| Bonus Date | September 1st | September 1st | |
| Draft Day: | The last Saturday of September. | September 26, 2009 | September 25, 2010 |
| Start of Spring Trade Ban: | The end of Week 18. Trades must be submitted prior to the start of Week 19 |