what happened to the E in ECHL?

It seems that the EAST in East Coast Hockey League, or ECHL, is non-existent anymore. The good ol' days of teams such as Erie and Wheeling have long gone and have given way to WEST coast teams like bakersfield, phoenix, las vegas and yes, Alaska. 2 of the last 3 ECHL champs have been western teams, Alaska and Idaho. With the core teams winning less and less championships over the years, I think it may be time for a name change. While Johnstown hockey was an ECHL original, even they can't perform with the new kids of the west block. Maybe ICHL is a more appropriate name: Intercoastal Hockey League.