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ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff Preview: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades | South Division Finals

The South Division Finals are here, and it’s a classic Florida rivalry as the Orlando Solar Bears and Florida Everblades meet for a shot at the Eastern Conference crown. This series pits two very different paths to the postseason’s second round against each other: Florida swept their opening series in dominant fashion, while Orlando battled […]

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff Preview: Trois-Rivieres Lions vs Norfolk Admirals | North Division Final

The Norfolk Admirals and Trois-Rivieres Lions will meet in the Kelly Cup Playoff for the second straight season, this time with a trip to the Conference Finals on the line. Norfolk beat the Lions in six games during the 2024 North Division Semifinals. Trois-Rivieres went 5-4-1 vs Norfolk in the regular season, which should make […]

ECHL: Derek Nesbitt Promoted to Front Office Role By Gladiators

The Atlanta Gladiators have announced a leadership shift, promoting Head Coach Derek Nesbitt to Director of Community Engagement. The move brings one of the franchise’s most iconic figures into a new role focused on strengthening community ties and expanding the organization’s presence off the ice. Leadership Shift for a Franchise Icon Derek Nesbitt’s impact on […]

ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 7 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs South Carolina Stingrays

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 […]

ECHL: Trois-Rivieres Lions Extends Ron Choules

The Trois-Rivieres Lions announced that they’ve extended Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Ron Choules to a two-year extension that carries him through the 2026-27 season. Trois-Rivieres finished the year with a 45-19-8 record and won their first North Division title in franchise history. The Lions made easy work sweeping the Reading Royals in the first […]

ECHL: Reading Royals Cement Two-Year Extension with Philadelphia Flyers

The Reading Royals have extended their official affiliation with the Philadelphia Flyers, continuing their role as the NHL club’s primary ECHL partner through the 2026–27 season. The agreement extends a relationship that began in 2014 and has become a key piece of the Flyers’ player development system. A Decade of Progression from ECHL to NHL […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 04/27/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays lost to the Orlando Solar Bears 6-2 in game six of their first-round series in the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs. The best-of-seven series is tied at three games apiece. Ryan Hofer and Jayden Lee scored for the Stingrays, while goaltender Mitchell Gibson made 23 saves on 28 shots. Click here to read an in-depth recap of the game by ITR’s Stephanie DeLaFleur. The Stingrays will be back home at the North Charleston Coliseum with […]

ECHL: Greenville Swamp Rabbits Fire Kyle Mountain

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits have announced that they’ve fired Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Kyle Mountain, who spent the last two seasons with the team. Mountain spent his first year with the team as an assistant coach. In his first full season as Head Coach, the Swamp Rabbits went 27-37-6-2 and finished last in the […]

PHOTOS: Trois-Rivières Lions vs. Reading Royals – 04/23/2025

READING, Pa. – The Reading Royals faced off against the Trois-Rivières Lions Wednesday night at Santander Arena in Game 4 of the Kelly Cup playoffs. The Lions defeated the Royals 5-2, eliminating Reading from the playoffs. Click here to read ITR’s Armand Klisivitch’s in depth recap of the game. Check out this photo gallery from […]

ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 6 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs South Carolina Stingrays

It’s Sunday in the Holy City, and the pivotal game six of the Kelly Cup Playoffs returns to Charleston, South Carolina. The South Carolina Stingrays lead the series 3-2, making this a potentially series-ending game. The Orlando Solar Bears are fighting to extend the series, despite the absence of key players Mark Auk and Jaydon […]