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Colorado Eagles sweep South Carolina Stingrays to win first Kelly Cup

NORTH CHARLESTON, N.C. — Shoot your shot.

After five years of early-round playoff frustration as members of the ECHL, the Colorado Eagles’ first trip to the Kelly Cup finals was a sweeping success.

“From being here from Day One, this was a special group. We did a lot of great things this year, and had some adversity,” said Matt Register, who was named series MVP. “A 17-game win streak, that was a huge accomplishment for this team. It was a special group. We were never out of hockey games. We battled right to the end.

“We just wanted it more.