Professional Hockey Leagues - East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) Previous Champions- Kelly Cup

Patrick J. Kelly was named Commissioner Emeritus in June after eight years as the league's only Commissioner. Kelly is one of the founding fathers of the East Coast Hockey League. The ECHL's most coveted trophy in named in his honor. The Kelly Cup replaced the Riley Cup in 1997 as the playoff championship trophy

Jack Riley did it all in professional hockey as a player, coach, general manager and scout beginning in 1938. One of the most respected names in the game, he served as the President of the American Hockey League (1964-67) and scouted for the Pittsburgh Penguins until accepting the job as Commissioner of the Southern Hockey League in 1975. The East Coast Hockey League proudly commemorated his distinguished career for eight seasons by naming its most coveted trophy in his honor. The Riley Cup was retired following the 1995-96 season.

Year

Champion

2005-06

Alaska Aces

2004-05

Trenton Titans

2003-04

Idaho Steelheads

2002-03

Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies

2001-02

Greenville Grrrowl

2000-01

South Carolina Stingrays

1999-2000

Peoria Rivermen

1998-99

Mississippi Sea Wolves

1997-98

Hampton Roads Admirals

1996-97

South Carolina Stingrays

1995-96

Charlotte Checkers

1994-95

Richmond Renegades

1993-94

Toledo Storm

1992-93

Toledo Storm

1991-92

Hampton Roads Admirals

1990-91

Hampton Roads Admirals

1989-90

Greenboro Monarchs

1988-89

Carolina Thunderbirds