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Gameday Report: Mavericks at Grizzlies

April 6, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release


INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - The Kansas City Mavericks look to remain alive in the playoff race as they take on the Utah Grizzlies Friday at 8:05 p.m. CT.

The game is the first of two games this weekend to close out the regular season slate.

The Matchup

Kansas City Mavericks (34-31-3-2) at Utah Grizzlies (26-29-9-6)

8:05 p.m. CT

Maverik Center | West Valley City, Utah

Mavs Minutes

So You're Saying There's A Chance

The Mavericks remain alive in the playoff race, though the team will need some help if they are to find a way into the second season. If tie break scenarios do not change, KC can be eliminated from contention tonight with an Indy win or a point from the Kalamazoo Wings against Quad City. To get in, the Mavericks need to win both games this weekend, have Indy go winless with no more than one game going past 60 minutes and have Kalamazoo not register a point until a win on Sunday.

Alber, Cooper Set Career Bests

Mark Cooper was brought in to KC in the offseason after tallying 42 points with the Rapid City Rush last year, finishing second on the Rush roster in scoring. He has bested that total this season with two games to go, now at 46 points on 22 goals and 24 assists. Patch Alber, meanwhile, has put together a strong season in the offensive end in his own right, hitting the 40-point mark with five goals and 35 helpers on the year.

Utah Limping to the Finish

The Grizzlies come into tonight's game with a 1-6-3-0 record over the team's last 10 games, the worst record in the ECHL in that span. Additionally, Utah enters tonight's game with a sub-.500 record at home, claiming a season record of 12-15-3-4 at the Maverik Center on the season.

On The Road Again

The Mavericks hit the road to close out the regular season, beginning the two-game stint with a record of 16-15-3-0 in road games on the year. Most recently the Mavericks went 1-2-1-0 in a four-game road trip to close the month of March.

How to Follow

For lines, goals and period recaps, follow the Mavericks on Twitter at @KC_Mavericks. For play-by-play updates, follow @KCMavsGameday. Bob Rennison's radio call is available through the team's free mobile app and on KCMavericks.com. A stream of the game is available via the subscription service, ECHL.TV.

Up Next

The Mavericks conclude their regular season slate with a Saturday night showdown at Utah.

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