Johnson receives June M. Kelly Playoffs MVP Award

Cam Johnson of the Florida Everblades earned the June M. Kelly Playoffs Most Valuable Player Award as the Most Valuable Player of the 2023 Kelly Cup Playoffs. Johnson becomes the first player in ECHL history to win the postseason MVP award in consecutive seasons and he joins Nick Vitucci and Dave Gagnon as the only players to win the award twice over their career.

Johnson played every minute during Florida's playoff run, posting a 16-6 record with four shutouts, a 2.10 goals-against average and a save percentage of .922. His four shutouts are tied for the second most in a single postseason in ECHL history, while his eight career playoff shutouts are tied for the most in ECHL postseason history.

The Playoffs Most Valuable Player Trophy was renamed in 2019 in honor of June M. Kelly, the wife of ECHL Commissioner Emeritus Patrick J. Kelly, whom the Kelly Cup is named after. Mrs. Kelly was an integral part of the ECHL behind the scenes during her husband’s tenure as Commissioner from the League’s inaugural season in 1988-89 through his retirement following the 1995-96 season.

June M. Kelly Playoff Most Valuable Player Award2023    Cam Johnson, Florida Everblades2022    Cam Johnson, Florida Everblades2021    Stephen Harper, Fort Wayne Komets2020    Playoffs canceled due to COVID-192019    Zach O'Brien, Newfoundland Growlers2018    Michael Joly, Colorado Eagles2017    Matt Register, Colorado Eagles2016    Chad Costello, Allen Americans2015    Greger Hanson, Allen Americans2014    Rob Madore, Cincinnati Cyclones2013    Riley Gill, Reading Royals2012    John Muse, Florida Everblades2011    Scott Howes, Alaska Aces2010    Robert Mayer and Jeremy Smith, Cincinnati Cyclones2009    James Reimer, South Carolina Stingrays2008    Cedrick Desjardins, Cincinnati Cyclones2007    Steve Silverthorn, Idaho Steelheads2006    Mike Scott, Alaska Aces2005    Leon Hayward, Trenton Titans2004    Dan Ellis, Idaho Steelheads2003    Kevin Colley, Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies2002    Simon Gamache and Tyrone Garner, Greenville Grrrowl2001    Dave Seitz, South Carolina Stingrays2000    J.F. Boutin and Jason Christie, Peoria Rivermen1999    Travis Scott, Mississippi Sea Wolves1998    Sebastien Charpentier, Hampton Roads Admirals1997    Jason Fitzsimmons, South Carolina Stingrays1996    Nick Vitucci, Charlotte Checkers1995    Blaine Moore, Richmond Renegades1994    Dave Gagnon, Toledo Storm1993    Rick Judson, Toledo Storm1992    Mark Bernard, Hampton Roads Admirals1991    Dave Flanagan and Dave Gagnon, Hampton Roads Admirals1990    Wade Flaherty, Greensboro Monarchs1989    Nick Vitucci, Carolina Thunderbirds