Author: Stephanie DeLaFleur
Beat Writer covering the ECHL, AHL and NHL. Follow me on X @StephiDelafleur

ECHL North Division Finals – Game 6 Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs Trois-Rivières Lions
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- May 14, 2025
What a thrilling game, from start to finish. Game six kicked off Tuesday night in Quebec. The Trois-Rivières Lions, determined to clinch the North Division title and advance to the Eastern Conference Final, hosted the Norfolk Admirals. Trois-Rivières once again relied on Luke Cavallin’s netminding, while the Admirals stuck with the reliable Thomas Milic as […]
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ECHL North Division Finals – Game 5 Recap: Trois-Rivières Lions vs Norfolk Admirals
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- May 12, 2025
As Mothers across the U.S. were celebrated, the Trois-Rivières Lions and Norfolk Admirals met for the final time this series in Norfolk. With the series tied at two, this game was a display of the series’ unpredictability. The Lions, who endured a shutout last game, were determined to bounce back—while the Admirals delivered their first […]
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ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 7 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs South Carolina Stingrays
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- April 29, 2025
The Orlando Solar Bears made a visit to the South Carolina Stingrays in Charleston for the final time this season for Game 7. The Kelly Cup Playoffs South Division Semifinals series deadlocked at three. Tonight’s game decides who advances to the Kelly Cup Playoffs South Division Final against the Florida Everblades, and who starts the […]
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ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 5 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs South Carolina Stingrays
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- April 24, 2025
A tied series is underway in Florida. Game five of the Kelly Cup Playoffs between the South Carolina Stingrays and Orlando Solar Bears. The Solar Bears are looking to continue their win streak on home ice and take the lead. Last night’s game was intense; South Carolina had ten icing calls in the first period, […]
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ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 4 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs South Carolina Stingrays
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- April 23, 2025
Game four of the Kelly Cup Playoffs got underway for the South Carolina Stingrays and Orlando Solar Bears in Florida. Game Three was the Solar Bears’ comeback kid moment; they took down the Stingrays 4-2. With Monday’s win, the South Carolina Stingrays still lead the series 2-1. Five games needed, with a possible six if […]
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ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 3 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs South Carolina Stingrays
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- April 21, 2025
The Orlando Solar Bears hosted the South Carolina Stingrays Monday night in Orlando for game 3 of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. South Carolina leads the series after two savage games in the Low Country. Both teams chose to keep the same lineup for netminding, Mitchelle Gibson for South Carolina and Jon Gillies for Orlando. First […]
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ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff Preview: South Carolina Stingrays vs Orlando Solar Bears | South Division Semifinal
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- April 17, 2025
ECHL Hockey is back in the postseason, with Friday night’s game one of a best-of-seven for the South Division Quarter Finals. The South Carolina Stingrays and the Orlando Solar Bears will meet in the Low Country of Charleston, South Carolina. These teams faced off for the first game of the regular season, the start of this […]
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