2019 Kelly Cup playoffs

The 2019 Kelly Cup playoffs of the ECHL began in April 2019 following the conclusion of the 2018–19 ECHL regular season. The Kelly Cup was won by the expansion Newfoundland Growlers in six games over the Toledo Walleye.

2019 Kelly Cup playoffs
Tournament details
DatesApril 10 – June 4, 2019
Teams16
Final positions
ChampionsNewfoundland Growlers
Runner-upToledo Walleye
Tournament statistics
Scoring leader(s)Zach O'Brien (Newfoundland)
(29 points)
MVPZach O'Brien
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Playoff format

At the end of the regular season the top four teams in each division qualifies for the 2019 Kelly Cup playoffs and be seeded one through four based on highest point total earned in the season. Then the first two rounds of the playoffs are held within the division with the first seed facing the fourth seed and the second seed facing the third. The division champions then play each other in a conference championship. The Kelly Cup finals pits the Eastern Conference champion against the Western Conference champion. All four rounds are a best-of-seven format.[1]

Playoff seeds

After the regular season, 16 teams qualify for the playoffs. The Cincinnati Cyclones were the first team to qualify during the regular season on March 6,[2] with the Florida Everblades qualifying shortly after on March 8.[3] The Cyclones were the Western Conference regular season champions and the Brabham Cup winners with the best record in the ECHL. The Everblades earned the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

Final seeding:[4]

Playoff bracket

Division Semifinals Division Finals Conference Finals Kelly Cup Finals
            
N1 Newfoundland Growlers 4
N4 Brampton Beast 2
N1 Newfoundland Growlers 4
North Division
N3 Manchester Monarchs 2
N2 Adirondack Thunder 1
N3 Manchester Monarchs 4
N1 Newfoundland Growlers 4
Eastern Conference
S1 Florida Everblades 1
S1 Florida Everblades 4
S4 Jacksonville Icemen 2
S1 Florida Everblades 4
South Division
S2 Orlando Solar Bears 1
S2 Orlando Solar Bears 4
S3 South Carolina Stingrays 1
N1 Newfoundland Growlers 4
C2 Toledo Walleye 2
C1 Cincinnati Cyclones 4
C4 Kalamazoo Wings 2
C1 Cincinnati Cyclones 1
Central Division
C2 Toledo Walleye 4
C2 Toledo Walleye 4
C3 Fort Wayne Komets 2
C2 Toledo Walleye 4
Western Conference
M1 Tulsa Oilers 3
M1 Tulsa Oilers 4
M4 Kansas City Mavericks 3
M1 Tulsa Oilers 4
Mountain Division
M2 Idaho Steelheads 2
M2 Idaho Steelheads 4
M3 Utah Grizzlies 1

Division semifinals

(1) Newfoundland Growlers vs. (4) Brampton Beast
Newfoundland won series 4–2

(2) Adirondack Thunder vs. (3) Manchester Monarchs
Manchester won series 4–1

(1) Florida Everblades vs. (4) Jacksonville Icemen
Florida won series 4–2

(2) Orlando Solar Bears vs. (3) South Carolina Stingrays
Orlando won series 4–1

(1) Cincinnati Cyclones vs. (4) Kalamazaoo Wings
Cincinnati won series 4–2

(2) Toledo Walleye vs. (3) Fort Wayne Komets
Toledo won series 4–2

(1) Tulsa Oilers vs. (4) Kansas City Mavericks
Tulsa won series 4–3

(2) Idaho Steelheads vs. (3) Utah Grizzlies
Idaho won series 4–1

Division finals

(1) Newfoundland Growlers vs. (3) Manchester Monarchs
Newfoundland won series 4–2

(1) Florida Everblades vs. (2) Orlando Solar Bears
Florida won series 4–1

(1) Cincinnati Cyclones vs. (2) Toledo Walleye
Toledo won series 4–1

(1) Tulsa Oilers vs. (2) Idaho Steelheads
Tulsa won series 4–2

Conference finals

(S1) Florida Everblades vs. (N1) Newfoundland Growlers
Newfoundland won series 4–1

(M1) Tulsa Oilers vs. (C2) Toledo Walleye
Toledo won series 4–3

Kelly Cup finals

(N1) Newfoundland Growlers vs. (C2) Toledo Walleye
Newfoundland won series 4–2

Statistical leaders

Skaters

These are the top ten skaters based on points.[5]

Player Team GP G A Pts +/– PIM
Zach O'BrienNewfoundland Growlers23161329+128
Stephen PerfettoTulsa Oilers2091726+36
Alex DostieTulsa Oilers20141024+34
Giorgio EstephanNewfoundland Growlers2391524+76
Brady FergusonNewfoundland Growlers2371724+718
Adam PleskachTulsa Oilers20121123+120
Greg WolfeToledo Walleye24101121+812
Shane BerschbachToledo Walleye2491221+48
Matthew RegisterToledo Walleye2441519+614
Scott PooleyNewfoundland Growlers239817+316

GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/– = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes

Goaltending

This is a combined table of the top five goaltenders based on goals against average and the top five goaltenders based on save percentage, with at least 240 minutes played. The table is sorted by GAA, and the criteria for inclusion are bolded.[6]

Player Team GP W L OTL SA GA GAA SV% SO TOI
Connor IngramOrlando Solar Bears10523338221.940.9350681
Pat NagleToledo Walleye241464729502.030.93111,481
Étienne MarcouxBrampton Beast6213234132.040.9440383
Callum BoothFlorida Everblades12741360272.170.9251745
Michael GarteigNewfoundland Growlers231661726522.190.92831,423
Kevin CarrUtah Grizzlies5104217142.470.9350340

GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime Losses; SA = Shots against; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; SV% = Save percentage; SO = Shutouts; TOI = Time on ice (in minutes)

See also

References
  1. "Kelly Cup Playoffs". ECHL. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  2. "Cyclones clinch spot in 2019 Kelly Cup Playoffs". WKRC-TV. March 7, 2019.
  3. "20 CLUB: 'BLADES CLINCH PLAYOFF SPOT WITH 3-1 WIN OVER ATLANTA". Florida Everblades. March 8, 2019.
  4. "ECHL Standings - Division". ECHL. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
  5. "Skater Statistics". ECHL. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  6. "Goaltender Statistics". ECHL. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
Preceded by
2018 Kelly Cup playoffs		 Kelly Cup Playoffs
2019		 Succeeded by
2020 Kelly Cup playoffs
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