The Kelly Cup playoffs is an elimination tournament, consisting of four rounds of a best-of-seven series. The format has changed often throughout the years. Since 2016–17, the top four point earners from each division qualify.

2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs; 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs. 2024 Kelly Cup Finals. Click on logos for Series Matchup Sheet. Florida wins series 4-1 Game 1 – FLORIDA 8 at Kansas City 1 Game 2 – Florida 1 at KANSAS CITY 5 Game 3 – Kansas City 3 at FLORIDA 6 Game 4 …

Kelly Cup is named in recognition of Patrick J. Kelly, one of the founding fathers of the ECHL and an inaugural inductee into the ECHL Hall of Fame. Standing 28 inches tall and weighing 19 pounds, the Kelly Cup is a pewter cup created by Boardman Silversmiths, Inc. in …

KELLY CUP CHAMPIONS. Presented annually to the playoff champion of the ECHL. Named in recognition of Patrick J. Kelly, one of the founding fathers of the ECHL. Kelly served as the ECHL's Commissioner for the League's first eight seasons before being named Commissioner Emeritus, a position he still holds, upon his retirement in 1996.

The Patrick J. Kelly Cup goes to the play-off champion of the ECHL. The Kelly Cup has been awarded to teams since 1997. Prior to 1997, the playoff winner was awarded the Riley Cup, named after former American Hockey League President Jack Riley.

The 2024 Kelly Cup playoffs of the ECHL hockey league began on April 17, 2024, following the conclusion of the 2023–24 ECHL regular season and ended on June 8, with the Florida Everblades winning their third consecutive and fourth overall Kelly Cup championship over the Kansas City Mavericks in five games, becoming the first team in ECHL ...

The Patrick J. Kelly Cup goes to the play-off champion of the ECHL. The Kelly Cup has been awarded to teams since 1997. Prior to 1997, the playoff winner was awarded the Riley Cup. The current cup is named after Patrick J. Kelly, the league's first commissioner. The cup is …

Sep 26, 2023 · Since the 1996-97 season, the ECHL has been home to one of hockey's most coveted prizes: the Patrick J. Kelly Cup. This prestigious award is bestowed annually upon the playoff champion of the ECHL, symbolizing the pinnacle of excellence in the league.

Jun 8, 2024 · With Friday night's 4-1 win over the Kansas City Mavericks at Hertz Arena, the Everblades took a 3 games to 1 lead in the Kelly Cup Finals best-of-seven series.

Jun 8, 2024 · Defending two-time Playoff Most Valuable Player Cam Johnson stopped 29 shots in the Game Five victory and improved to 47-13-3 all-time in the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Johnson became the first ECHL netminder to win 12 games in the Kelly Cup Finals.