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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.
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 Kansas City Mavericks clinched the Bruce Taylor Trophy on Tuesday night, edging the Fort Wayne Komets 4‑3 in overtime during Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. The sudden‑death goal by Jakov Novak sealed a dramatic victory that left the arena roaring.
The Kansas City Mavericks secured the Bruce Taylor Trophy after a 4‑3 overtime victory over the Fort Wayne Komets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, earning a berth in the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals against the Florida Everblades.