This is the 1980-81 season of the Eastern Hockey League:
Standings[]
| Team | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Blades | 72 | 52 | 14 | 6 | 110 | 407 | 252 |
| Richmond Rifles | 72 | 38 | 29 | 5 | 81 | 331 | 295 |
| Salem Raiders | 72 | 32 | 31 | 9 | 73 | 272 | 289 |
| Baltimore Clippers | 72 | 29 | 36 | 7 | 65 | 278 | 286 |
| Hampton Aces | 72 | 17 | 49 | 6 | 40 | 282 | 385 |
| Syracuse Hornets | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 99 |
Playoffs[]
- Semifinals
- Erie - Baltimore 4:0 on series
- Richmond - Salem 4:2 on series
- Final
- Erie - Richmond 4:0 on series