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Blades Aim to Tie Finals in Pivotal Game 4

June 12, 2026 - ESTERO, FLA - After opening the series with an overtime victory against the Kansas City Mavericks on Wednesday night, the Florida Everblades return to Hertz Arena for Game 4 tonight at 7:30 p.m. as they look to build on their early momentum. In Florida's strongest performance of the series, Craig Needham scored both Everblades goals in Game 3, including the team's first shorthanded goal of the series. Captain Oliver Chau assisted on both tallies as Florida overcame an early Kansas City goal involving Casey Carreau, Nolan ... Full Story

Kallechy Chooses Not to Return to Komets

June 11, 2026 - Fort Wayne, IN - Jesse Kallechy will not return as Komets head coach for 2026-2027 after three seasons with the team. He was offered a new long-term contract but declined. Associate head coach Olivier Legault and assistant coach Cory Melkert remain under contract for next season. "The Komets organization presented me with a competitive offer to remain with the club for the foreseeable future, and I am grateful for the confidence and commitment they showed in me. However, after many discussions with my family, we have deci... Full Story

Needham and Chau Lift Blades to Amazing OT Win in Game Three

June 11, 2026 - ESTERO, Fla.-- Craig Needham scored a clutch shorthanded goal with just under seven minutes left in regulation and then did one better, scoring the game-winning goal 3:41 into overtime to propel the Florida Everblades to a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Mavericks in Game Three of the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals presented by Lexus Dealers of Southwest Florida in front of 6.570 fans Wednesday night at Hertz Arena. Everblades captain Oliver Chau picked up the sole assists on the two biggest goals in the Blades' season. ... Full Story

Crnkovic Selected as Finalist for Wichita Pro Athlete of the Year

June 10, 2026 - WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, are excited to announce that forward Kyle Crnkovic has been selected as a finalist for the Wichita Professional Athlete of the Year Award. The award will be presented at the 28th Annual Greater Wichita Area Sports Banquet on Thursday, June 25 at INTRUST Bank Arena. At the event, local amateur and professional athletes will be recognized for their accomplishments. Greater Wichita Area Athleti... Full Story

• ECHL Transactions - June 12 - (June 12)
  
• Blades Aim to Tie Finals in Pivotal Game 4 - Florida Everblades (June 12)
  
• K-Wings Nominated for Five 2025-26 ECHL Awards - Kalamazoo Wings (June 12)
  
• Radolinski Receives 2025-26 Ryan Birmingham Memorial Award - (June 11)
  
• Kallechy Chooses Not to Return to Komets - Fort Wayne Komets (June 11)
  
• Needham and Chau Lift Blades to Amazing OT Win in Game Three - Florida Everblades (June 11)
  
• ECHL Transactions - June 10 - (June 10)
  
• Crnkovic Selected as Finalist for Wichita Pro Athlete of the Year - Wichita Thunder (June 10)
  
• Gargoyles Join Stanley Cup Excitement, Host Hundreds at Watch Party Tailgates - Greensboro Gargoyles (June 10)
  
• Ironhawks Announce Protected Roster - Trenton Ironhawks (June 10)
  
• Blades Return Home for Crucial Game 3 in Kelly Cup Finals - Florida Everblades (June 10)
  
• ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff Update - (June 10)
  
• Everblades Announce Protected List for 2026-27 Season - Florida Everblades (June 9)
  
• Malley & Gada Join Gladiators Front Office as Account Executives - Atlanta Gladiators (June 9)
  
• Rush Announce Date Change - Rapid City Rush (June 9)
  
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• Everblades aim to even Kelly Cup Finals series in Estero - WINK (June 13)
  
• Late shorthanded goal dooms Mavericks in Game 3 of ECHL Kelly Cup Finals - Independence Examiner (June 12)
  
• Cory Berberian nominated for the Broadcaster of the Year award - KOTA (June 12)
  
• Kallechy will not return as Komets head coach next season - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (June 12)
  
• ECHL: Thunder reveal 2026 protected list - Troy Record (June 11)
  
• Kallechy will not return as Komets head coach next season - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (June 11)
  
• Florida Everblades beat Kansa City Mavericks in ECHL Kelly Cup Finals - Fort Myers News-Press (June 11)
  
• Needham's OT winner brings Everblades back into Kelly Cup Finals - WINK (June 11)
  
• Florida Everblades get win over Kansas City in Kelly Cup game 3 - Fort Myers News-Press (June 11)
  
• Adirondack Thunder announce 2026 Protected List - Glens Falls Post-Star (June 10)
  
• Wheeling Nailers Announce 2026 Protected List - Martins Ferry Times Leader (June 10)
  
• Komets release protected list as offseason work begins - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (June 10)
  
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