
Jake McLaughlin Reassigned to Kansas City
January 17, 2025 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release
Independence, MO - The Kansas City Mavericks announced today that defenseman Jake McLaughlin has been reassigned to the team from the Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League (AHL). McLaughlin recently appeared in one game with the Firebirds, which marked the 200th professional game of his career.
McLaughlin, 28, has been a cornerstone of the Mavericks' defensive core, serving as an alternate captain during both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. In 24 games with Kansas City this season, he has recorded six assists and boasts an impressive +15 plus/minus rating.
Since turning professional, the Hinsdale, Illinois native has played in 44 AHL games and 155 ECHL games, tallying 72 points (12 goals, 60 assists) in the ECHL. Prior to his pro career, he spent four seasons at UMass, where he appeared in 138 games, contributed 42 points (seven goals, 35 assists), and played a key role in the Minutemen's run to the NCAA Championship game in 2019.
McLaughlin will rejoin the Mavericks for their series against the Rapid City Rush on Friday, January 17, and Saturday, January 18.
The January 18 game will feature the Mavericks' highly anticipated Top Gun/Military Appreciation Night, honoring the brave men and women of the military. Highlights of the evening include:
Specialty Military/Top Gun jerseys worn by the Mavericks.
Military vehicles displayed outside the arena, with humvees making a special appearance on the ice during intermission.
A large flag display during the first intermission.
A reenlistment ceremony (subject to change).
A postgame skate with the team.
Tickets are still available for this action-packed weekend! Visit kcmavericks.com/tickets or call 816-252-7825 to secure your seats today!
• Discuss this story on the ECHL message board...
ECHL Stories from January 17, 2025
- Heartlanders Win Sixth Straight Game, Slay Knight Monsters, 7-3 - Iowa Heartlanders
- Bison Extend Win Streak to Three - Bloomington Bison
- Vaive Nets Goal #150, Cyclones Win Big Over Mariners - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Grizzlies Fall 3-1 in First Ever Game in Bloomington, Illinois - Utah Grizzlies
- Royals Welcome Gritty, Icemen to Reading for Flyers Affiliation Night - Reading Royals
- Knight Monsters Give up Season-High Seven Goals in Game One Loss - Tahoe Knight Monsters
- Brown Scores Twice, Royals Earn Three-Game Point Streak in Shootout Loss to Icemen, 5-4 - Reading Royals
- Admirals Score Five In Pivotal Win Against Lions - Norfolk Admirals
- Oilers Fall in Heart-Pounding Shootout to Idaho - Tulsa Oilers
- Ben Kraws Makes 48 Saves in 2-1 Shootout Win at Tulsa - Idaho Steelheads
- Bennett Scores Twice, Rush Drops Opener at Kansas City - Rapid City Rush
- Railers Shock Thunder with Third Period Comeback - Worcester Railers HC
- Swamp Rabbits Fall in Weekend Opener - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Kruse, Smereck Score in Friday Loss at Fort Wayne - Toledo Walleye
- Lions Drop First Game of Three-Game Series to Admirals in Norfolk - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Stingrays Skate Past Swamp Rabbits in 5-1 Victory - South Carolina Stingrays
- Blades Spook Ghost Pirates in 5-2 Win - Florida Everblades
- Thunder Lose Lead in 4-3 Loss to Railers - Adirondack Thunder
- Mariners Fall in Cincinnati - Maine Mariners
- Thunder Lose Lead in 4-3 Loss to Railers - Adirondack Thunder
- Fuel Shut Out Kalamazoo as Wideman Breaks Record - Indy Fuel
- K-Wings Drop Road Matchup to Fuel - Kalamazoo Wings
- Ryan Chyzowski Recalled by Manitoba - Norfolk Admirals
- Jake McLaughlin Reassigned to Kansas City - Kansas City Mavericks
- ECHL Transactions - January 17 - ECHL
- Brett Davis Signs PTO with Calgary Wranglers - Rapid City Rush
- January 17, 2025 - Grizzlies Gameday: Hillebrand, Yoon Reassigned to Utah; Hunter Warner Signs with Club - Utah Grizzlies
- Jimmy Lodge Joins Swamp Rabbits Ahead of Weekend - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Bennett MacArthur Assigned to Icemen; Houser Recalled - Jacksonville Icemen
- Icemen; Cox Media Group to Televise Four Additional Icemen Games Locally - Jacksonville Icemen
- MeiGray to Auction Items from 2025 Warrior/ECHL Hockey Heritage Game - ECHL
- Women in Sports Panel Highlights Mariners Game February 8 - Maine Mariners
- Royals Reassigned G Gage Alexander from Grand Rapids by Detroit, Sign D Michael Kim to SPC - Reading Royals
- Game Day #33 & #34 - Lions de Trois-Rivières vs. Norfolk Admirals - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Rush Game Notes: January 17, 2025 at Kansas City Mavericks - Rapid City Rush
- Forward Chad Hillebrand Reassigned to Grizzlies - Utah Grizzlies
- Spencer Kersten Returns to Solar Bears from Belleville - Orlando Solar Bears
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Kansas City Mavericks Stories
- Mavericks to Host Banner Ceremony on Saturday, February 15
- Victor Ostman Called-Up to Seattle Kraken
- Mavericks' Six-Game Win Streak Snapped in Overtime Loss to Fuel
- Mavericks Edge Cyclones with 2-1 Victory in Cincinnati
- How Mavericks' Amesbury and Sullivan Are Making a Lasting Impact in KC

