2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs

ECHL Playoff Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears Game 3 | 05/07/2024

FIRST PERIOD: Game three was almost a must-win for the Orlando Solar Bears, who entered the night being down 2-0 in the series, being outplayed in both games. The Solar Bears came out with the first chances of the game, something that hasn’t happened a lot in these playoffs for Orlando. Once again, it was […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades – 05/03/2024

ESTERO, Fla. – Fresh off round-one victories, the Florida Everblades kicked off their second-round series against the Orlando Solar Bears. Orlando needed six games to beat the South Division-winning Greenville Swamp Rabbits, while the Everblades needed seven to defeat the Jacksonville Icemen. Cam Johnson saw his eighth consecutive start in net for the Everblades, and Evan […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Transactions | 05/06/2024

The Norfolk Admirals announced earlier today that 24-year-old goaltender Oskari Salminen has been reassigned to Norfolk from the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League. The Kotka, Finland native was called up to the Moose following the Admirals Game 1 win of the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs North Division Semifinals against the Trois-Rivieres Lions. Salminen […]

ECHL Playoffs: Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears Game 2 | 05/04/2024

Estero, Fla.- The Orlando Solar Bears looked to bounce back from a lackluster performance against the Florida Everblades on Friday night. The home-team Everblades won game one, beating Evan Fitzpatrick five times to win 5-1. The Solar Bears seemed sluggish and a step behind all night. At the same time, the Everblades carried the energy and […]

PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs. Toledo Walleye – 05/04/2024

TOLEDO, Ohio – Saturday night, the Toledo Walleye went up against the Wheeling Nailers for Game 2 of the Central Division Finals in the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Walleye took a 5-3 victory and a 2-0 series lead. Mitchell Lewandowski, Sam Craggs, and Brandon Kruse led the way with two points each for the Walleye. […]

ECHL Playoff Recap: Idaho Steelheads Vs. Kansas City Mavericks Game 2 | 05/05/2024

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 […]

PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs. Toledo Walleye – 05/03/2024

TOLEDO, Ohio – Friday night, the Toledo Walleye went up against the Wheeling Nailers for Game 1 of the Central Division Finals in the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Walleye took a 2-1 victory, with Walleye player Brandon Hawkins notching the game-winner in overtime. Wheeling scored the first goal of the game and the Walleye scored […]

Toledo Walleye celebrate a 5-3 win over the Wheeling Nailers to go up 2-0 in the series.

ECHL Playoffs Recap: Wheeling Nailers Vs. Toledo Walleye Game 2 | 5/4/2024

After winning game one of the Central Division Finals Friday night, the Toledo Walleye hosted the Wheeling Nailers for game two of the Central Division Finals, with the Walleyes taking a 2-0 series lead after a 5-3 win Saturday night at Huntington Center in Toledo, OH. With tonight’s win, the Walleye extended their win streak […]

ECHL Playoff Recap: Adirondack Thunder vs Norfolk Admirals Game 2 | 05/04/2024

The Adirondack Thunder came into Game 2 the same way they did their opening series vs Maine Mariners, which was down 1-0 and looking to even up the series before heading out to Norfolk. For the second straight game, the Admirals would open up the scoring as Keaton Jameson scored 12 seconds into the Admirals […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Transactions | 05/04/2024

Head Coach Pete MacArthur mentioned during last night’s media availability that there would be some changes to the Thunder lineup tonight, and that process has already begun to take shape. Forwards, Erik Middendorf and Andre Ghantous have been placed on reserve. Both players had phenomenal regular seasons but have struggled in the playoffs, as Ghantous […]