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Florida Everblades kick off Kelly Cup Finals against Kansas City Mavericks

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Florida Everblades kick off Kelly Cup Finals against Kansas City Mavericks

Summary

The Florida Everblades face the Kansas City Mavericks in the Kelly Cup Finals, starting Friday in Independence, Missouri. This matchup marks the Everblades' return to the finals for the fourth time in five years, aiming to secure their fourth championship. Florida's roster features key players like goalie Cam Johnson, who has historically performed well in playoffs, alongside forward Anthony Romano, who leads the ECHL in postseason goals. The Mavericks compete after securing the Brabham Cup with a strong regular-season performance, setting the stage for a competitive series.

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By the Numbers

•Series starts Friday at 7:05 PM in Independence, Missouri.
•Everblades aim for their fourth Kelly Cup in five seasons.
•Mavericks won the Brabham Cup with 115 regular-season points.
•Florida's Anthony Romano leads ECHL playoffs with 11 goals.
•Game expected to be more competitive than previous finals matchup.

Latest Updates

2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas City Mavericks take 2-0 Kelly Cup Finals lead over Everblades
4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas City shuts out Florida to take Kelly Cup Finals Game 1
9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Kelly Cup Finals: Mavericks stand in Everblades' way for four in five

What they're saying

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The Florida Everblades have made their fourth Kelly Cup Final in 5 years and start the championship series Friday against the Kansas City Mavericks.
— Yahoo Sports

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The Kansas City Mavericks grabbed Game 1 of the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals with a 6-0 win over the Everblades Friday night at Cable Dahmer Arena.
— Yahoo Sports