ECHL Kansas City Mavericks

Mavericks Defeat Thunder 2-1 - Missouri Wins Eleventh Straight Game

Published on January 29, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release


Missouri Mavericks Exchange Congratulations vs. the Wichita Thunder
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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Missouri Mavericks Exchange Congratulations vs. the Wichita Thunder
Missouri Mavericks Exchange Congratulations vs. the Wichita Thunder
(John Howe, Howe Creative Photography)		   



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