The Lions defeated the Toledo Walleye 4-1 on Saturday at Colisee Videotron, taking the ECHL's championship series in five games. It's the first Kelly Cup title for the Lions who completed their fourth season in the league.
The Lions, who are the ECHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, include former Saint John Sea Dogs forward Nicolas Guay and defenseman Vincent Sevigny. Both had assists in this game.
Guay finished the playoffs with five goals and eight assists in 21 playoff games. Sevigny, meanwhile, had two goals and five assists in 18 playoff games. The d-man was recently called up to the AHL's Laval Rocket for a brief stint during the post-season.
Un moment en solo pour Vincent Sévigny qui savoure le triomphe des siens. #echl pic.twitter.com/URINLiaZEd
— Matthew Vachon (@MatthewVachon_) June 7, 2025
The two are the first Sea Dogs alumni to win the Kelly Cup since Olivier Leblanc helped the Florida Everblades win the trophy in 2023.
Lions netminder Luke Cavallin made 48 saves in Saturday's win. He was named playoff MVP.
This is the third time since 2019 that the Walleye lost in the Kelly Cup final. That 2019 loss came against the Newfoundland Growlers – the only other Canadian club to win the Kelly Cup.
In the AHL, Riley Bezeau and the Charlotte Checkers are still waiting on an opponent for the Calder Cup final. The Abbotsford Canucks currently lead the Texas Stars 3-2 in the Western Conference final. No matter the matchup, the AHL's championship series will begin Friday in Charlotte.
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