Riese Zmolek helps Florida Everblades win Kelly Cup championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
HockeyRiese Zmolek, recently signed by the Florida Everblades on March 21, is now a two-time Kelly Cup champion following their victory over the Kansas City Mavericks. The Everblades secured the title by winning the best-of-7 series 4-2, ending with a double-overtime win in Game 6. Zmolek played in all 20 postseason games, contributing four assists and maintaining a plus-10 rating. This marked the Everblades' fourth championship in five years, while Zmolek has been a key player since joining the team in 2021. His performance this season followed a recovery period from injuries, underscoring his pivotal role in the playoffs.
- •Zmolek signed with the Everblades in March 2026.
- •The Everblades won the Kelly Cup after defeating the Mavericks 4-2 in the finals.
- •Zmolek recorded seven assists in 29 games this season.
- •The series concluded with a 5-4 double-overtime win in Game 6.
- •Zmolek is a two-time Kelly Cup champion, having previously won in 2024.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Rochester's Riese Zmolek is a pro hockey champion, again
"Jun. 17—ESTERO, Fla. — Riese Zmolek signed with the Florida Everblades on March 21. Three months later, Zmolek is a Kelly Cup champion for the second time. The 29-year-old Rochester Century graduate was an assistant captain for the Everblades the previous two seasons, but he spent much of the 2025-26 season on the sidelines, dealing with injuries. He re-joined the Everblades in time to be ...
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