2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs

ECHL Playoffs: Allen Americans vs. Idaho Steelheads Game 3 | 04/26/2024

Game three of the Kelly Cup playoffs round one was a pivotal match between the Allen Americans and the Idaho Steelheads. Despite the Americans trailing by two in the series, their strong performance in the latter part of the season offers hope for a comeback. The Idaho Steelheads, one of the top road teams this […]

ECHL Playoff Recap: Adirondack Thunder vs Maine Mariners Game 3 | 04/26/2024

The Adirondack Thunder and Maine Mariners series shifted to Portland, Maine, on Friday night as the two teams began a pivotal three-in-three series. In Game One, the Thunder had a slow start, which ended up biting them. On Friday, Adirondack had a chance to get on the board early as they would get on the […]

ECHL: Maine Mariners Roster Moves Ahead of Three-Game Weekend

The Maine Mariners have had two more roster moves amidst their playoff run against the Adirondack Thunder. Forward Owen Pederson returned to Maine after a short call-up to the Providence Bruins. Pederson’s move took place on April 22nd, following the Mariners first two playoff games. He’s played 54 games with the Mariners this season, and […]

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs: Idaho Steelheads vs. Allen Americans Game 2 Recap | 04/24/2024

After an overtime win in Game One, the Idaho Steelheads extended their series lead to 2-0 with a nice win against the Allen Americans in Game Two. Starting Lineups The Allen Americans started Game Two with a forward trio of Colin Jacobs, Chaz Smedsrud, and Mikael Robidoux. They had a defensive pairing of Eric Williams […]

ECHL: Central Division Semifinal Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs Kalamazoo Wings Game 3 | 04/24/2024

Toledo Walleyes and Kalamazoo Wings met for game three on Wednesday night of the Central Division Semifinals Playoff in the chase for the Kelly Cup. Toledo comes into this game on a 16-game winning streak, while the Wings come in with a history of bouncing back when on home ice. Heading into the match, the […]

ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 04/24/2024

The ECHL Department of Player’s Safety has announced that Indy Fuel defenseman Matt Cairns has been suspended for his actions in Tuesday’s game vs Wheeling Nailers. Cairns was assessed a fighting major and a game misconduct for being the aggressor of one of multiple altercations that broke out as the final horn sounded on Game […]

Wheeling Nailer celebrate a win over the Indy Fuel

ECHL Central Division Semifinals Game Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs. Indy Fuel Game 4 | 04/23/2024

For the fourth game in five days, the Wheeling Nailers and Indy Fuel met Tuesday night at WesBanco Arena in their Central Division semi-final game, where Wheeling picked up a 3-0 win. The Nailers now lead the series 3-1. Jaxon Castor and Jordan Martel led the way for the Nailers. The Nailers can close the […]

ECHL Central Division Semifinals Game Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs. Indy Fuel Game 3 | 04/22/2024

The Wheeling Nailers welcomed the Indy Fuel into WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV, tonight for game 3 of the Kelly Cup Central Division Semifinals as the Nailers came out on top in an exciting 3-2 overtime win. The Nailers captain, Justin Addamo, scored the game-winning goal to give the Nailers a 2-1 series lead. Wheeling […]

PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs Indy Fuel – 04/19/2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind – The Indy Fuel hosted the Wheeling Nailers for the first game of the playoffs on Friday night. The Fuel defeated the Nailers 5-2 in their first home playoff win in franchise history. Brett Bulmer and Wheeling’s Justin Lee set the tone with a fight after a series of hits along the boards. The […]

PHOTOS: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 04/21/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Game 2 of the South Division Semifinals between the Jacksonville Icemen and Florida Everblades took place Sunday afternoon. The Florida Everblades won 2-1 in overtime to even up the best-of-seven series with one win apiece. After a scoreless first period, Derek Lodermeier scored a powerplay goal at 12:59 of the second, hammering […]