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Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Lions Best Everblades In ECF Game 5
The Trois-Rivieres Lions are one win away from punching their ticket to the Kelly Cup Final for the first time in franchise history. Trois-Rivieres took a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals Saturday with a 3-1 win over the Florida Everblades at Colisee Videotron. The Lions, who were shut out in Game 4, were more aggressive in their approach during Game 5. They took control almost from the opening faceoff, generating several high-danger chances. Florida had some opportunities too, including two shots that hit the post during a power play. The Lions finally broke through against Everblades goaltender Cam Johnson when Tyler Hylland finally broke the deadlock with the Lions' first goal in two games at the 14:47 mark of the first period. Early in the middle frame, the Everblades tied the game on a power-play goal from Oliver Chau, scored just 12 seconds into a penalty to Jakov Novak. Trois-Rivières responded with consistent pressure, directing 14 shots at Johnson in the period. Meanwhile, the Everblades only managed two shots on goal in the frame, and the score remained even heading into the final period. The Lions struck early in the third, with Chris Jandric scoring a power-play goal at the 1:04 mark to restore the lead. From there, head coach Ron Choules' squad tightened up defensively and allowed very few quality chances. Florida attempted to mount an attack by outshooting the Lions 11-10 in the final frame, but couldn't get anything past netminder Luke Cavallin. Alex Beaucage sealed the win with an empty-net goal late in regulation, completing the 3-1 victory and putting the three-time Kelly Cup champions on the brink of playoff elimination. Cavallin stopped 20 shots to earn the victory, while Everblades goalie Cam Johnson saved 30 in the loss. The Toledo Walleye punched their ticket to the Kelly Cup Final with a win over Kansas City on Saturday, taking the Western Conference Finals series 4-1. They now await the winner of the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 6 will take place Tuesday night at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. Puck drop is set for 7:30 Pm ET. If a Game 7 is necessary, that will also be played in Estero on Wednesday at that same time.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
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Everblades Even Eastern Conference Finals At 2-2
The Eastern Conference Finals is now a brand-new series. After dropping the first two games in Estero, the Florida Everblades have taken the last two in Trois-Rivieres to even the best-of-seven series with the Lions at 2-2. Their latest victory was a 4-0 shutout Friday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 4,462 at Colisee Videotron. It's no surprise the three-time defending Kelly Cup champs are refusing to go down without a fight. They picked up right where they left off from Game 3, when they roared back from a 2-0 deficit to score four unanswered goals in the third period. For the first time in the series, Florida struck first. Two nights after Alex Kile registered four third-period points, two other Kyles, Neuber and Betts, scored a pair of first-period goals for a 2-0 Everblades lead. Neuber's was his second goal of the series and the post-season, and it came at the 6:27 mark. Betts' fifth of the playoffs came on the power play just over seven minutes later. Isaac Nurse gave Florida its biggest lead of the series in the middle frame, as his second goal of the post-season made the score 3-0 at the 7:26 mark. Luke Cavallin made a number of key saves to keep the game where it was, but the Lions decided to exercise a mercy pull, removing him to begin the third period in favor of Hunter Jones. Florida added one more goal, as Craig Needham blasted home the Blades' second power-play goal of the night to extend the lead to 4-0 just 3:32 into the final frame. That's how the game ended, as the Everblades have now ensured there will be a Game 6 in Estero. Besides the four different goal scorers, Logan Lambdin was a force in the playmaking department, recording assists on the Betts and Nurse goals for a two-point night. Cam Johnson, who is third in the post-season with a 1.49 goals-against average, stopped all 30 shots he faced, with 16 of those coming in the final period. It was Johnson's second clean sheet of the playoffs and 13th of his ECHL post-season career. The Lions can still get control of the series at home, with Game 5 taking place Saturday afternoon in Trois-Rivières. Puck drop is set for 3 Pm ET. Game 6 will be at Hertz Arena in Estero Tuesday night, with puck drop scheduled for 7:30 Pm ET. Florida would also host a Game 7 if necessary Wednesday at that same time.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Cavallin's Standout Goaltending Gives Lions Early Lead Over Everblades In Eastern Conference Finals
As expected, Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Eastern Conference Finals between the Florida Everblades and Trois-Rivieres Lions featured low scoring and great goaltending. In the end, the Lions prevailed over the three-time defending Kelly Cup Champions 1-0 to grab the opening game of the best-of-seven series. The first period of this long-awaited matchup was tightly contested. Both clubs had a power-play opportunity but were unable to convert. Goaltenders Luke Cavallin and Cam Johnson were sharp early, stopping 7 and 5 shots respectively. The second period was just as quiet until just before the halfway mark, although Florida outshot the Lions 16-2. But it was Kyle Havlena who scored his first goal as a Lion on Trois-Rivières' first shot of the period for a 1-0 lead. Cavallin didn't flinch as the Everblades continued to fire shots at him. The Lions' netminder also got help from his defense. Wyatt McLeod blocked two point-blank shots late in the frame to preserve the lead. The Everblades didn't win three consecutive Kelly Cup titles by giving in. They continued to press in the third period, but the Lions' skaters delivered a complete defensive effort to protect the narrow one-goal lead. Cavallin secured his second shutout of the postseason, turning away every attempt and sealing a critical Game 1 win on the road. Cam Johnson took the tough loss, stopping 11 of the 12 shots he faced. The two teams hadn't played each other since March 2023, and set the stage for what should be an exciting series. Game 2 will take place Sunday at Hertz Arena. Puck drop is set for 5 Pm ET.
