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Toledo Wins the Western Conference Finals in Game 5 Win to Kansas City

May 24, 2025 - Toledo, OH - The Toledo Walleye defeated the Kansas City Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals with a final score of 5-2. The Walleye won the Western Conference Finals and advanced to the Kelly Cup Finals. How it Happened: Toledo got off to a firing hot start. Just over a minute and a half into the period, Toledo got the scoring started. Jalen Smereck passed the puck to Matt Anderson and sent him on a breakaway to put the Fish on an early lead. Exactly three minutes later, Trenton Bliss made it 2-0 wi... Full Story

Lions Regain the Series Lead

May 24, 2025 - Trois-Rivières - The Trois-Rivières Lions (affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) have taken a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference Final thanks to a solid 3-1 victory over the Florida Everblades (affiliate of the St. Louis Blues) on Saturday afternoon at Colisée Vidéotron. The Lions showed a much more confident and structured game than in Game 4, taking control from the opening minutes of Game 5. They generated several high-quality scoring chances early on but were initially unable to beat Florida netmind... Full Story

Blades Even Eastern Conference Finals with 4-0 Win in Game Four

May 23, 2025 - TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Québec - Just like that, the ECHL Eastern Conference Finals is all tied up. For the first time in the series, the Florida Everblades struck first and rode a two-goal first period to a 4-0 Game Four victory over the host Trois-Rivières Lions in Friday night at Colisée Vidéotron. The Blades' victory not only tied the best-of-seven series at two games apiece, but guarantees that Eastern Conference Finals will return to Hertz Arena for Game Six Tuesday night. In addition to the Ever... Full Story

Assistant Coach Kevin Schmidt Accepts Job with Des Moines Buccaneers

May 23, 2025 - Coralville, Iowa - The Iowa Heartlanders, proud ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild and Iowa Wild, announced Friday assistant coach Kevin Schmidt has accepted a position with the USHL's Des Moines Buccaneers. "Coming to the Heartlanders this season was an amazing first coaching experience and the chance to follow my friend Derek Damon to Des Moines was a great opportunity for me and my family," Schmidt said. "What the Heartlanders have done from top to bottom in the community, front office and hockey operations is incred... Full Story

• Mavericks' Season Ends in Western Conference Final After 5-2 Game 5 Loss - Kansas City Mavericks (May 24)
  
• Toledo Wins the Western Conference Finals in Game 5 Win to Kansas City - Toledo Walleye (May 24)
  
• Toledo Captures Bruce Taylor Trophy as Western Conference Champions - (May 24)
  
• Lions Regain the Series Lead - Trois-Rivieres Lions (May 24)
  
• ECHL Transactions - May 24 - (May 24)
  
• Lions Shut out in Front of Sold-Out Crowd - Trois-Rivieres Lions (May 24)
  
• Blades Even Eastern Conference Finals with 4-0 Win in Game Four - Florida Everblades (May 23)
  
• Assistant Coach Kevin Schmidt Accepts Job with Des Moines Buccaneers - Iowa Heartlanders (May 23)
  
• Toledo Dominates in Game 4 Win against Kansas City - Toledo Walleye (May 22)
  
• Mavericks Fall in Game 4, Face Elimination Saturday Night - Kansas City Mavericks (May 22)
  
• ECHL Transactions - May 22 - (May 22)
  
• Owner Patrick Cavanagh Included in Inside Business's Top 25 of Their 2025 Power List - Norfolk Admirals (May 22)
  
• Casey Christensen Promoted to President of Business Operations for the Norfolk Admirals - Norfolk Admirals (May 22)
  
• Four Goal Third Lifts Everblades to Game Three Win - Florida Everblades (May 22)
  
• Lions Let Game Slip Away in the Third Period - Trois-Rivieres Lions (May 21)
  
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South Carolina Stingrays - North Charleston, South Carolina
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Sat., May 24	Florida 1 at Trois-Rivieres 3 Playoff Gm. 5	Final
Sat., May 24	Kansas City 2 at Toledo 5 Playoff Gm. 5	Final
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• When will the Walleye play in the Kelly Cup finals? - Toledo Blade (May 25)
  
• Stars and stats: Game 5 of the 2025 Western Conference finals - Toledo Blade (May 25)
  
• Walleye exact revenge on KC, advance to Kelly Cup Finals - Toledo Blade (May 25)
  
• Briggs: As Walleye ticket prices explode, what would be most in-demand event in Toledo sports history? - Toledo Blade (May 24)
  
• Nine rookies playing key roles in playoff run for Walleye - Toledo Blade (May 24)
  
• Mavericks look to 'bring it back to KC' after Game 4 loss in ECHL Western Conference Finals - Independence Examiner (May 24)
  
• Photo Gallery: Walleye vs. Kansas City Mavericks - Toledo Blade (May 23)
  
• Walleye dominate Kansas City for 3-1 series lead in conference finals - Toledo Blade (May 23)
  
• Stars and stats: Game 4 of the 2025 Western Conference finals - Toledo Blade (May 23)
  
• Mavericks nab 'complete' road win, cut ECHL Western Conference Finals series deficit with Toledo to 2-1 - Independence Examiner (May 22)
  
• Photo Gallery: Walleye vs. Mavericks in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals - Toledo Blade (May 21)
  
• Stars and stats: Game 3 of the 2025 Western Conference finals - Toledo Blade (May 21)
  
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