Which Teams Made The ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs In 2026?

After the long road of the regular season, 16 teams remain in the hunt for the coveted Kelly Cup in the ECHL. The playoff field has been set and after running through the gauntlet of 72 games, the path only gets harder from here.

Apr 20

ECHL Power Rankings: Holiday Edition Finds Wheeling Nailers Atop Nice List

Any season in professional hockey is a grind, full of twists and turns and wild swings positively or negatively. In our monthly power rankings for the ECHL, you’ll see firsthand just how quickly things can change in either direction for a team.

Dec 19, 2025

ECHL Power Rankings: Wheeling Nailers Take Top Spot In Season's First List

We are officially one month into the ECHL season and almost every team in the league has played at least 10 games. It is starting to create a picture as top teams surge and those foundering still have to feel like there is time to turn things around.

Nov 19, 2025

Goalies To Watch As The 2025-26 ECHL Season Begins

A fresh ECHL season is upon us, and with that, it’s time to talk about everybody’s favorite topic: goalies, and which ones to make sure you're watching this year.

Oct 17, 2025

Who Is the New York Islanders' ECHL Affiliate? Meet the Worcester Railers

Starting in the 2017-18 season, Worcester became home to the New York Islanders’ ECHL affiliate, the Worcester Railers.

Sep 15, 2025

Meet the Boston Bruins ECHL Affiliate, The Maine Mariners

Meet the Maine Mariners, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Boston Bruins. The Mariners recently signed a deal that keeps them affiliated with Boston until the conclusion of the 2027-2028 season, continuing the partnership that started in 2021.

Sep 12, 2025

ECHL Hockey Returns For 2025-26 Season, See When Opening Night Is

The ECHL is set to start its 2025-26 season on Oct. 17 and will have a jam-packed opening weekend of action. Last season, Trois-Rivieres took down Toledo 4-1 to claim the Kelly Cup after dropping just five games in the entirety of the playoffs.

Sep 9, 2025

NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliates Breakdown

So what happens after an NHL team drafts a player?

Jun 10, 2025

How To Succeed In The ECHL: Some Advice For Expansion Teams

The ECHL has two expansion teams this season – the Bloomington Bison and Tahoe Knight Monsters – with another on the way in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Oct 25, 2024

Biggest Things We Saw From The ECHL's Opening Weekend

The 2024-2025 ECHL season is off and running, and the opening weekend didn’t disappoint.

Oct 22, 2024

Who Won The ECHL Offseason? Here Are Six Teams That Fared Well

Every ECHL offseason represents a chance for a fresh start.

Oct 4, 2024

NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliate List 2024-2025

For the vast majority of players in the NHL, they're going to need a stop playing within the farm system of the club that either drafted or signed them. Some will get their start in the ECHL, the premier "AA" hockey circuit, while many will spends some time in the American Hockey League, the last step for most players before they realize their NHL dreams.

Sep 12, 2024

What We Learned During The First Week Of The 2024 ECHL Playoffs

I’d venture that almost every Florida Everblades fan would struggle to pick Matthew Wedman out of a lineup. But those same fans certainly adore him right now.

Apr 22, 2024

Adirondack Thunder Vs. Maine Mariners ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Preview

The Adirondack Thunder will take on the Maine Mariners in the first round of the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs. This is the first of the two North Division semifinals. The other features the Norfolk Admirals and Trois-Rivières Lions.

Apr 17, 2024

ECHL 2024 Playoffs First Round Schedule And How To Watch The Kelly Cup

The 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs are here! After a grueling 72-game season, 16 teams remain in the hunt for the ECHL's top prize.

Apr 15, 2024