Mavericks Defeat Thunder 2-1 - Missouri Wins Eleventh Straight Game
January 29, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release
Missouri Mavericks Exchange Congratulations vs. the Wichita Thunder
(Kansas City Mavericks, Credit: John Howe, Howe Creative Photography)
INDEPENDENCE, MO - The Missouri Mavericks defeated the Wichita Thunder for the eleventh time this season on Friday night, edging their long-time Central Division rival 2-1 at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena.
The Mavericks took a 2-goal stand in the opening period, which would prove enough to skate away with another victory over the Thunder, who were held to just 1 goal through 60 minutes of regulation hockey with rookie net-minder, Stephon Williams, between the pipes for Missouri.
The Mavericks skated out to a quick start, with leading goal-scorer Jesse Root, notching the first mark of the game just 1:03 into the game with the help of teammates Rocco Carzo and Chris Owens.
Then Bryce Aneloski, back in his first game since his return a call-up to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers-the Mavericks American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate-doubled the home team's lead over their long-time rival with a blast from the point past Thunder net-minder David Shantz. David deKastrozza and defenseman Matt Finn assisted on the power-play goal.
Missouri Mavericks vs Wichita Thunder - Jan. 29, 2016 (Photo Credit: John Howe, Howe Creative Photography)
The Mavs and Thunder battled through the second twenty-minute period without any movement on the scoreboard until the 16:44 mark of the frame when Michael Neal broke through the Mavs' defense and cut into Missouri's lead, 2-1. Kale Kerbashian was credited with the lone assist on Neal's goal.
Tempers flared in the third period, and both teams spent time in the penalty box, but the score remained 2-1 by the final horn of the game in favor of the Mavericks, who improve to an overall record of 33-5-1-1 with 68 points atop the ECHL standings.
The Missouri Mavericks play their next game on Saturday night against the Wichita Thunder, dropping the puck at 7:05p.m. at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena for their twelfth matchup of the season against their long-time rival.
The Mavs will be wearing specialty jerseys honoring Kansas City Chiefs football legend, Will Shields, and his recent induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame . The game-worn jerseys will be auctioned-off in a live auction directly following the game in sections 101 and 102 with proceeds benefitting the Will to Succeed Foundation .
Tickets for all Missouri Mavericks home games are available online at TicketMaster.com and in-person at the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena box office. GO MAVS!
Don't miss the biggest hockey home-stand in Kansas City history as the Mavs play 14 home games over the course of 31 days (Jan. 22 - Feb. 21) at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena. Full game and promotions schedule available at MissouriMavericks.com
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