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

ECHL Series Recap: Kansas City Mavericks vs. Idaho Steelheads | Round 2
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- May 15, 2024
This week marked the culmination of a five-game series between the Idaho Steelheads and the Kansas City Mavericks. These two teams, the top-ranked road team, and the ECHL regular-season champion, brought their A-game to the ice. KC entered this round undefeated, having swept Tulsa in four games, while Idaho secured their leveling up against Allen […]
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ECHL Playoff Recap: Idaho Steelheads Vs. Kansas City Mavericks Game 5 | 05/11/2024
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- May 12, 2024
Saturday marked a pivotal moment in the Kelly Cup Playoffs as the Kansas City Mavericks and the Idaho Steelheads clashed in game five of their second series. With the Mountain Division Championship on the line, this game could be the deciding factor. KC, leading 3-1, had the opportunity to secure their advancement with a win, […]
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ECHL Playoff Recap: Idaho Steelheads Vs. Kansas City Mavericks Game 3 | 05/08/2024
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- May 9, 2024
The Kansas City Maverick took on the Idaho Steelheads in game three of series two in the Kelly Cup Playoffs. These two powerhouses met in Boise for this monumental match, with the arena buzzing with anticipation. KC, known for their impressive road wins in the ECHL, set a new record this season at 29. On […]
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ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks Transactions | 05/08/2024
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- May 8, 2024
The Kansas City Mavericks and Idaho Steelheads are gearing up for game three of the second series of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Despite the series being tied 1-1, the Mavericks are showing their unwavering determination, making it to the second round for the first time since 2016. They clinched a solid victory in the first […]
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ECHL: Cam Askew Announces Retirement
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- May 8, 2024
Cam, a native of Southie, embarked on his hockey journey with the same passion and dedication that many young players do. Starting in his hometown of Boston, he progressed to prep schools as he matured and eventually found his place in the junior leagues. His time with the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League was a […]
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ECHL: Was Firing Brenden Kotyk The Right Move For The South Carolina Stingrays?
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- May 6, 2024
The South Carolina Stingrays announced on Friday, April 26th, that they have parted ways with Brenden Kotyk. The Stingrays hired Kotyk as an assistant coach in 2020 after he led the Toledo Walleyes in the Kelly Cup Playoffs in 2019 as a defensive player. It only took two years for him to be named interim […]
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ECHL Playoff Recap: Idaho Steelheads Vs. Kansas City Mavericks Game 2 | 05/05/2024
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- May 5, 2024
The KC Mavericks met with the Idaho Steelheads in KC for game two of the second series. The Mavericks beat the Steelheads 4-2 on Saturday, continuing their absolute domination in the Kelly Cup playoffs. Both of these teams are full of superstars, with Max Andreev, who was named AMI Graphics Plus Performer of the Year, ECHL Announces […]
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ECHL Kansas City Mavericks vs. Idaho Steelheads Kelly Cup Playoffs Series Preview
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- May 3, 2024
Saturday starts round two of the Kelly Cup Playoffs with Kansas City Mavericks and Idaho Steelheads meeting for game one. The Kansas City Mavericks are coming in after a dominating sweep of the Tulsa Oilers. At the same time, the Idaho Steelheads took the Allen Americans out of the running after game five with a […]
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ECHL Playoff Series Recap: Idaho Steelheads vs. Allen Americans
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- May 3, 2024
The Idaho Steelheads and the Allen Americans met in round one of the Kelly Cup playoffs. One team dominated their season, and the other was the comeback kid. After a stellar five-game series, we see Idaho Steelheads heading to the next round. During their series, Allen and Idaho matched each other for points in game […]
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