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Seamus Casey changes representation while Alexis Lafreniere remains with the Rangers; Michael DiPietro and Marcus Crawford are the inaugural winners of the Doug Messier Award.
Turner Elson, a former Detroit Red Wings player, has signed with HC Bolzano of the ICEHL for the upcoming season, while alumni Jordan Sambrook and Sam Stange helped the Florida Everblades capture the ECHL Kelly Cup.
The Kansas City Mavericks captured the best regular‑season record in franchise history, advanced to the Kelly Cup Finals and supplied nine players to the Coachella Valley Firebirds, underscoring the ECHL's role as a crucial feeder for the Seattle Kraken and the NHL.
A 4‑1 lead evaporated in the final minutes as the Florida Everblades forced a fourth overtime, securing the Kelly Cup with a 5‑4 victory over the Kansas City Mavericks.
The Florida Everblades secured the 2026 Kelly Cup with a 5‑4 double‑overtime win over the Kansas City Mavericks, delivering the franchise’s fifth title and its first road championship. Goaltender Cam Johnson was named playoff MVP for the third time in his career.
Florida holds a 3‑2 lead in the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals, driven by standout performances from Hudson Elynuik, Jake McLaughlin, Cam Johnson and Marcus Crawford, with Game 7 scheduled for June 17 in Kansas City.
With the championship on the line, Kansas City’s second‑period surge and Florida’s home‑court streak set the stage for a high‑stakes clash.
The Kansas City Mavericks defeated the Florida Everblades 5-2 in Game 2 of the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals, opening a 2-0 series edge before the action moves to Florida.
Kansas City leads the series 2-0 after a 5-2 victory over Florida.
The Kansas City Mavericks clinched the Western Conference with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Fort Wayne Comets, setting up a Kelly Cup Finals showdown against the Florida Everblades.
The Western Conference Finals will be decided in Game 7 on Wednesday, with Fort Wayne’s Jalen Smereck and Kansas City’s Bobo Carpenter among the standout players. Meanwhile, Florida, Wheeling and other clubs advance in their respective series.
Jared McCann returns from a 30‑game injury stretch, while prospects Miettinen and Bernier chase Memorial Cup glory and the Kansas City Mavericks eye the Kelly Cup.
The Kansas City Mavericks hold a 3‑1 lead over the Fort Wayne Komets in the Western Conference Finals, with David Cotton leading the team in points and Austin Magera topping the playoff scoring charts. Upcoming Game 6 promises another high‑stakes showdown as other conference finals wrap up across the league.
The Seattle Kraken’s AHL affiliates have delivered dramatic playoff performances, highlighted by the Firebirds’ youthful surge and the Mavericks’ early dominance, setting the stage for new collaborations.
The Eastern and Western Conference Finals are underway, with Florida’s Everblades and Kansas City’s Mavericks each holding a 1‑0 series edge. Standout players are delivering clutch performances, and several teams are poised for pivotal Game 3 matchups.
The Seattle Kraken are poised to make a notable selection at the top of the upcoming NHL Draft, eyeing University of North Dakota defenseman Keaton Verhoeff as a potential cornerstone for their blue line. Meanwhile, the Coachella Valley Firebirds are locked in a tightly contested series against the Colorado Eagles, with J.R. Avon delivering a pivotal performance. The Kraken's ECHL affiliate, the Kansas City Mavericks, have completed a four‑game sweep of the Mountain Division Finals, extending their perfect postseason record.