Commending the Florida Everblades hockey team for winning the 2024 East Coast Hockey League's Patrick J. Kelly Cup.

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Introduced on June 12, 2024 by Byron Donalds

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Commends the Florida Everblades for winning the 2024 East Coast Hockey League’s Patrick J. Kelly Cup.
Acknowledges the Everblades’ victory over the Kansas City Mavericks with a score of 4 to 3 in overtime.
Highlights the game attracted a record-breaking attendance of 7,910 fans at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida.
Notes the Everblades now hold the most ECHL Championships in league history, with this win marking their fourth Kelly Cup.
Recognizes the Everblades as the first team to win three consecutive ECHL Championships.
Mentions this championship is the Everblades’ fourth in 12 years and their seventh appearance in the Kelly Cup Finals, setting a new ECHL record.
Commends Brad Ralph, the Head Coach and General Manager, for his leadership and achievements, including tying with ECHL Hall of Fame Coach John Brophy for leading teams to three ECHL Championships.
Celebrates Oliver Chau as the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs Most Valuable Player, noting his 9 goals and 23 points during the playoffs.
Acknowledges Will Reilly and Matthew Wedman for their pivotal roles in scoring the game-winning goal in overtime.
Honors Everblades players Cam Johnson and Joe Pendenza, and Head Coach Brad Ralph, for having their names engraved on the Kelly Cup three times.
Applauds the Florida Everblades for their tenacity, composure, and teamwork throughout the season.
Expresses pride in the Everblades for bringing honor to the State of Florida.
Requests that an enrolled copy of the resolution be transmitted to the owner of the Florida Everblades, David Hoffmann, and to the Head Coach and General Manager, Brad Ralph.

Last updated 8/7/2024