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The Kelly Cup is the championship trophy awarded to the playoff champion of the ECHL, a professional ice hockey league in North America. It replaced the Jack Riley Cup after the 1996 season and was first awarded for the 1996-97 season. The trophy is named for Patrick J. Kelly, a founding figure of the ECHL who served as the league's commissioner during its first eight seasons, and it is presented each season to the winning club.
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What is the Kelly Cup?
The Kelly Cup is the championship trophy awarded to the playoff champion of the ECHL. The ECHL is a professional ice hockey league in North America.
When was the Kelly Cup first awarded?
The Kelly Cup was first awarded for the 1996-97 season. It replaced the Jack Riley Cup after the 1996 season.
Who is the Kelly Cup named after?
The trophy is named for Patrick J. Kelly. His name is permanently attached to the championship awarded to ECHL playoff winners.
What trophy did the Kelly Cup replace?
The Kelly Cup replaced the Jack Riley Cup after the 1996 season. The new trophy began its championship role during the 1996-97 ECHL season.
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