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The former Saint John Sea Dogs forward helped the Florida Everblades capture the ECHL title on Monday night, defeating the Kansas City Mavericks 5-4 in double overtime to take the championship series in six games.
The Everblades scored three goals in the third period to erase a 4-1 deficit. Former UNB Reds forward Isaac Nurse netted the winner at 15:24 of double overtime.
This is the fourth Kelly Cup title for the Everblades over the past five seasons. Florida goaltender Cam Johnson was named playoff MVP for a third time in his career.
Cooper had three shots in the victory and finishes the playoffs with two goals and three assists in 19 games.
The 31-year-old registered 12 goals and 13 assists in 65 regular season games with Florida. He spent the previous two seasons in Europe.
This is the second ECHL championship for Cooper who also helped the Fort Wayne Komets capture the Kelly Cup in 2021. He's now won two Kelly Cup championships; two University Cup titles with the UNB Reds; and a QMJHL championship with the Sea Dogs in 2012.
The Fredericton native spent three seasons with the Sea Dogs before finishing his junior career with the Charlottetown Islanders – which included the 2015-16 season under Jim Hulton.
Over in the AHL, William Villeneuve, Cedric Pare and the Toronto Marlies are a win away from capturing the Calder Cup.
The Marlies defeated the Chicago Wolves 1-0 on Tuesday night to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in the AHL's championship series.
Villeneuve and Pare each had one shot on goal in the victory.
Game 4 is Thursday night in Toronto.
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