You are correct with default keybinds. If you'd like a temporary(?) workaround you should be able to go to
keybinds
(checkbox at top) unit specific hotkeys and select kelvin
scroll down to "Change Cancel Ability Mode:"
"Ability Key" or "Cancel Key or the Ability Key
If you want the same functionality across all characters you can skip step 2. Just be aware you may have to adjust accordingly with other heroes channeled abilities.