The Florida Everblades captured the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup on Tuesday night, edging the Kansas City Mavericks 5‑4 in a double‑overtime thriller that concluded at the Independence, Missouri arena.
A historic night in Independence
The final goal arrived at 2:37 of the second overtime, allowing Florida to overturn a 4‑3 deficit and clinch the series in six games.
Cam Johnson of the Everblades was named Most Valuable Player for the third time in the playoffs, underscoring his sustained impact throughout the series.
Head coach Brad Ralph secured his fourth Kelly Cup title, surpassing John Brophy’s three championships and establishing a new benchmark for coaches in league history.
Broadcast and fan experience
Every game of the finals streamed live on FloHockey, marking the 22nd consecutive season that the championship series has been available to viewers across the United States and Canada.
The championship also highlighted the league’s geographic diversity, with titles originating from fifteen U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, while Florida’s fifth crown ties it with the most frequent franchise in league history.