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Everblades win Kelly Cup for first time

Everblades fans watch action during the third period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. The Everblades beat the Wranglers 3-2 in thrilling overtime fashion to win the Kelly Cup for the first time in team history.

Photo by Greg Kahn, Naples Daily News


Everblades fans watch action during the third period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. The Everblades beat the Wranglers 3-2 in thrilling overtime fashion to win the Kelly Cup for the first time in team history.

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  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players celebrate with the Kelly Cup after winning 3-2 over Las Vegas in overtime clinching their first ECHL championship at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players including Mathieu Roy (15) celebrate winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' Sebastien Piche (23) Wranglers' Robbie Smith (19) during the first period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players celebrate winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players, including Brandon MacLean (77) and Cedric Lalonde-McNicoll (59) celebrate winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Everblades fans watch action during the third period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. The Everblades beat the Wranglers 3-2 in thrilling overtime fashion to win the Kelly Cup for the first time in team history.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades fans cheer during the third period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' Charles Landry tries to get a shot on goal during the third period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades fans cheer during the third period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades fan Gary Cepko shows a headstone to Las Vegas Wranglers players at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades owner Craig Brush celebrates his team winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades fans celebrate their team winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players celebrate winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players Sebastien Piche, left, and Kevin Quick, right, celebrate winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players celebrate winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players including Brandon MacLean (77) celebrate winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players leap from the bench after scoring in overtime to defeat Las Vegas and clinch their first ECHL Kelly Cup at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players pose for photos after winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades captain Mathieu Roy (15) holds the Kelly Cup after the Everblades won 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players celebrate winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' Kevin Quick raises the Kelly Cup to celebrate the Everblades' 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL championship over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players David Rutherford, (91) and Bobby Raymond, right, celebrate winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players celebrate winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Everblades coach Greg Poss celebrates his team winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players celebrate with the Kelly Cup after winning 3-2 over Las Vegas in overtime clinching their first ECHL championship at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades goalie John Muse makes a save on Wranglers' Chris Francis (8) during the second period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades goalie John Muse makes a save on Wranglers' Scott Campbell during the second period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' Justin Shugg (36) is tripped up by Wranglers' Peter MacArthur during the second period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades goalie John Muse makes a save on Wranglers' Chris Francis (8) during the second period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades Brayden Irwin takes the ice during the first period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' David Rutherford tries to get around the Wrangler's net during the first period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades Justin Shugg (36) Matt Beca (20) and Charles Landry (33) celebrate Shugg's goal during the first period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' Sebastien Piche (23) Wranglers' Robbie Smith (19) during the first period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades Brandon MacLean takes a shot on goal during the first period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' Mike Ratchuk and teammates celebrate Florida's second goal during the first period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' Mike Ratchuk celebrates scoring Florida's second goal during the first period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' Justin Shugg (36) shoots and scores for Florida's first goal during the first period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' Matt Beca breaks down the ice looking to pass during the first period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades Trevor Bruess takes a shot on goal during the first period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' Trevor Bruess evades two Wrangler defenders during the first period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades fans watch game action during the third period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades fans watch the clock during the third period of Game 5 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals between Florida and Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades players including Ryan Donald celebrate winning 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup over Las Vegas at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' Brandon MacLean (77) celebrates with the Kelly Cup after the Everblades won 3-2 in overtime clinching their first ECHL Kelly Cup at Germain Arena on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

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