Kelly Cup Playoffs

ECHL: Newfoundland Growlers Eliminate Reading Royals, Move On To Eastern Conference Finals

The Newfoundland Growlers beat the Reading Royals on home ice Saturday night, becoming the ECHL’s North Division champions and advancing to their second straight Eastern Conference Finals as they search for their second Kelly Cup championship. Game five came on the heels of a Growlers’ loss at home following three epic wins on the road. Newfoundland […]

ECHL: Everblades Shutout Icemen and Raise Series Lead 3-0

Just Another In-State Matchup: Going into tonight’s game without a single loss in this Round 2 series against the Icemen, the Everblades had nothing much to lose. They played exceptionally well, as they have all season and postseason. Not only did they have a great win, but they gave Cam Johnson his seventh career playoff […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Down Cincinnati Cyclones, Move Within One Win of Western Conference Finals

Sebastian Cossa got the start in net for the Toledo Walleye and came up with 43 saves while leading the Walleye to a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones in Game 3 of the Central Division Finals on Wednesday night. This was Cossa’s fourth win of the playoffs, and Toledo is yet to taste a […]

ECHL: Did Reading Royals Play their Last Home Game of the Season After Critical Loss to Newfoundland Growlers?

The Reading Royals suffered a critical loss in their final home game of the series against the Newfoundland Growlers. Royals fans left the Santander Arena Tuesday night, hoping this was not the last meeting until opening night in October. Royals fans experienced a heartbreaking night, starting with a goal just 14 seconds in by Keenan […]

ECHL: Icemen Come Close, Can’t Solve Everblades in Game Two

After a rough loss to the Florida Everblades in Game One of Round Two, the Jacksonville Icemen looked to right the ship in Game Two. Issues with puck control and defending the rush caused problems for the Icemen in Saturday’s Game One. Adding insult to injury, the Icemen had difficulties generating offense, getting woefully outshot […]

ECHL: What Will It Take To Stop The Newfoundland Growlers? Reading Royals’ Overtime Loss Extends Playoff Overtime Losing Streak

The Newfoundland Growlers take Game 2 of the North Division Finals, continuing their winning streak against a seemingly exhausted Reading Royals as the Royals extend their playoff OT losses to eleven. This loss raises the question of what exactly will it take to stop such a strong team as the Newfoundland Growlers? The Reading Royals […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Game One Recap: Gator Bait

Round Two of the Kelly Cup Playoffs got underway tonight in Jacksonville, Florida. The second-seeded Jacksonville Icemen took on the fourth-seeded Florida Everblades for the first game in the South Division Finals. Both teams took their Round One series by a 4-2 games margin. The 2022-2023 season marks the second consecutive year the teams have […]

ECHL: The Newfoundland Growlers Shut Out the Reading Royals 3-0 in Game 1 of The North Division Finals

The Reading Royals and Newfoundland Growlers started their series this Saturday to determine who will be crowned the North Division champion. Though shots on goal favored the Royals, the Growlers heavily dominated the game. As the Royals came out for their first game of the series against the Newfoundland Growlers, a familiar and rather important […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Streak Continues As They Head Home with 2-0 Series Lead

The Toledo Walleye have now won six straight Kelly Cup Playoffs as they beat the Cincinnati Cyclones 5-2 on Saturday Night. For the second night in a row, the Walleye would get off to an early lead as Thomas Ebbing scored from the circle on their first shot of the game. It would be Gordie […]

ECHL: Swamp Rabbits 2022-23 Season Review: A Record-Breaking Season

Despite losing to Jacksonville in the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs, the Swamp Rabbits put up quite a show during the regular and postseason. They posted a record of 40-23-8-1 as they finished third in the South Divison. Last season they went 33-29-6-4 as they were the last team to qualify for the […]