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Mavericks Defeat Allen, 2-1, in Game One of Round Two

May 9, 2026 - INDEPENDENCE, MO - The Kansas City Mavericks defeated the Allen Americans 2-1 on Saturday night at Cable Dahmer Arena in Game One of Round Two of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. After a scoreless opening period, Carpenter opened the scoring 1:31 into the second period on the power play with assists from Janicke and Sowder. Allen tied the game early in the third period before Jutting scored the game-winning goal with 1:18 remaining in regulation off assists from Glynn and Randl. LaFontaine earned the win in net for Kansas City,... Full Story

Nailers Take Care of Business at Home for 2-0 Series Lead

May 9, 2026 - WHEELING, WV - WesBanco Arena was rocking this weekend, as the Wheeling Nailers protected their home ice with back-to-back wins to open the North Division Final Series against the Maine Mariners. Wheeling received goals from four different players in game two on Saturday night, in addition to a 32-save performance from Taylor Gauthier for a 4-1 triumph and a 2-0 series lead. The first period got off to an explosive start, then had a crazy ending. Wheeling needed just 45 seconds to open the scoring. Blake Bennett dribbled ... Full Story

McAllister Delivers Overtime Heroics in Game One

May 8, 2026 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers began their second round the series in similar fashion to how they ended the opening round. Ryan McAllister scored at the 3:10 mark of overtime to lift the Nailers to a 4-3 victory over the Maine Mariners at WesBanco Arena in game one of the North Division Final Series. Wheeling never led in the game, as it erased three separate one-goal deficits. Both teams found the back of the net once during an evenly played opening stanza. Maine picked up the first marker at the 7:40 mark. Jacob Hu... Full Story

Mavericks Open Mountain Division Finals at Home this Weekend against Allen Americans

May 8, 2026 - INDEPENDENCE, MO - The Kansas City Mavericks will open the Mountain Division Finals of the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs this weekend at Cable Dahmer Arena against the Allen Americans. Game 1 of the series is scheduled for Saturday, May 9 at 7:05 PM, followed by Game 2 on Sunday, May 10 at 4:05 PM. The matchup features two of the ECHL's top offensive teams from the regular season. Allen led the league in scoring at 3.72 goals per game, while Kansas City ranked third at 3.54 goals per game. The Mavericks enter the series afte... Full Story

• Game Day Preview: Game 2 Today at 4:05 PM - Allen Americans (May 10)
  
• Mavericks Defeat Allen, 2-1, in Game One of Round Two - Kansas City Mavericks (May 9)
  
• Americans Fall Short in 2-1 Loss to KC - Allen Americans (May 9)
  
• South Carolina Drops Game 2 to Florida, 6-2 - South Carolina Stingrays (May 9)
  
• Nailers Take Care of Business at Home for 2-0 Series Lead - Wheeling Nailers (May 9)
  
• Mariners Fall in Wheeling Again, Trail Series 0-2 - Maine Mariners (May 9)
  
• ECHL Transactions - May 9 - (May 9)
  
• Mountain Division Finals Open Tonight - Allen Americans (May 9)
  
• Stingrays Blanked in Game 1 by Florida, 3-0 - South Carolina Stingrays (May 8)
  
• McAllister Delivers Overtime Heroics in Game One - Wheeling Nailers (May 8)
  
• Mariners Drop Game 1 of North Finals in Overtime - Maine Mariners (May 8)
  
• ECHL Transactions - May 8 - (May 8)
  
• Kansas City Mavericks Announce Updated Playoff Venue Plans - Kansas City Mavericks (May 8)
  
• Mavericks Open Mountain Division Finals at Home this Weekend against Allen Americans - Kansas City Mavericks (May 8)
  
• Rush Named Finalist for Young Professional Best Place to Work - Rapid City Rush (May 8)
  
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Adirondack Thunder - Glens Falls, New York
Allen Americans - Allen, Texas
Atlanta Gladiators - Atlanta, Georgia
Bloomington Bison - Bloomington, Illinois
Cincinnati Cyclones - Cincinnati, Ohio
Florida Everblades - Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Wayne Komets - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Greensboro Gargoyles - Greensboro, North Carolina
Greenville Swamp Rabbits - Greenville, South Carolina
Idaho Steelheads - Boise, Idaho
Indy Fuel - Indianapolis, Indiana
Iowa Heartlanders - Coralville, Iowa
Jacksonville Icemen - Jacksonville, Florida
Kalamazoo Wings - Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kansas City Mavericks - Independence, Missouri
Maine Mariners - Portland, Maine
Norfolk Admirals - Norfolk, Virginia
Orlando Solar Bears - Orlando, Florida
Rapid City Rush - Rapid City, South Dakota
Reading Royals - Reading, Pennsylvania
Savannah Ghost Pirates - Savannah, Georgia
South Carolina Stingrays - North Charleston, South Carolina
Tahoe Knight Monsters - South Lake Tahoe, California
Toledo Walleye - Toledo, Ohio
Trois-Rivieres Lions - Trois-Rivieres, Quebec
Tulsa Oilers - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Utah Grizzlies - Salt Lake City, Utah
Wheeling Nailers - Wheeling, West Virginia
Wichita Thunder - Wichita, Kansas
Worcester Railers HC - Worcester, Massachusetts
Augusta * - Augusta, Georgia
New Mexico Goatheads * - Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Trenton Ironhawks * - Trenton, New Jersey

Sun., May 10	Allen at Kansas City Playoff Gm. 2	5:05 p.m.
Sun., May 10	Toledo at Fort Wayne Playoff Gm. 1	5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 9	South Carolina 2 at Florida 6 Playoff Gm. 2	Final
Sat., May 9	Maine 1 at Wheeling 4 Playoff Gm. 2	Final
Sat., May 9	Allen 1 at Kansas City 2 Playoff Gm. 1	Final
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• SC Stingrays fall to Florida Everblades in Game 2 of series - Charleston Post and Courier (May 10)
  
• Mariners lose to Nailers in Game 2 of ECHL North Division final - Portland Press Herald (May 10)
  
• Duo looks to help Mavericks get off to strong start in next playoff series - Independence Examiner (May 9)
  
• SC Stingrays fall to Florida Everblades in Game 1 of series - Charleston Post and Courier (May 9)
  
• McAllister's Goal Wins Game 1 For Wheeling In Overtime, 4-3 - Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (May 9)
  
• McAllister delivers Overtime Heroics in Game One - Steubenville Herald-Star (May 9)
  
• Mariners lose series opener in overtime - Portland Press Herald (May 9)
  
• Komets enter Central Division Finals focused on discipline - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (May 9)
  
• Nailers, Mariners Meeting For First Time In Playoffs - Martins Ferry Times Leader (May 8)
  
• SC Stingrays, Florida Everblades have long playoff history - Charleston Post and Courier (May 8)
  
• Matt Miller peaking at the right time for Komets - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (May 8)
  
• Florida Everblades advance to face rival Stingrays in Kelly Cup Playoffs - WINK (May 7)
  
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