Kelly Cup to appear in Charlotte

March 3, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release

What: The ECHL championship trophy â the Kelly Cup â will arrive in Charlotte as part of a nationwide tour.

When: This Saturday, March 5th during the Checkers gave versus the Greenville Grrrowl.

Where: The main concourse inside Cricket Arena.

Other Information:

The Kelly Cup was named in recognition of Patrick J. Kelly, one of the founding fathers of the ECHL. Kelly served as Commissioner of the ECHL for the first eight seasons before being named Commissioner Emeritus in 1996, a title which he continues to hold. Kelly celebrated his 50th season in hockey in 2002-03, having begun his career with the St. Catherine Teepees of the Ontario Junior Hockey League in 1952. He played professionally for the Springfield Indians of the American Hockey League, the Troy Bruins of the International Hockey League, and the Greensboro Generals of the Eastern Hockey League.

Kelly coached in the Eastern Hockey League from 1965-73 and was head coach and general manager of Charlotte in the Southern Hockey League from 1973-76. He coached the Colorado Rockies in the NHL in 1977-78 and is the only coach to lead the Rockies to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Following coaching stops in the American Hockey League, he went to Peoria in the International Hockey League where he led the Rivermen to the Turner Cup in his first season in 1984-85. The ECHL is proud to recognize Patrick J. Kelly's distinguished career by naming its most coveted trophy in his honor.

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