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Mavericks' Effinger Named CHL Goalie of the Month

Published on November 3, 2011 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release


INDEPENDENCE, Missouri - The Central Hockey League (CHL) announced today Missouri's Charlie Effinger has been named the Sher-Wood CHL Goaltender of the Month for October 2011. Effinger will receive a Sher-Wood/CHL logoed watch courtesy of Sher-Wood.

The third year professional was named the Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week on Monday and has been unbeatable this season winning all four starts. The 4-0 record is accompanied by a 1.50 goals-against average (fourth in the CHL) and a .961 save percentage (third in the CHL).

The Belleville, Illinois native has allowed just six goals in four starts and has not allowed more than two goals in any one game this season. His hot start has helped the Mavericks to the early lead in the Turner Conference with a 5-0 record and 10 points.

In 29 career decisions in the CHL (playing with Missouri and Allen), Effinger is 21-6-2 with a 2.37 goals against average and a .924 save percentage.

Other goaltenders receiving consideration for the monthly award for October include Allen's Rejean Beauchemin, Arizona's Levente Szuper, Evansville's Pier Pelletier, Laredo's Torrie Jung, Rapid City's Danny Battochio, Tulsa's Ian Keserich and Wichita's Adam Russo.

Sher-Wood Central Hockey League Goaltender of the Month Charlie Effinger, Missouri Mavericks (October Totals) Games - 4 Record - 4-0-0 Goals Allowed - 6 Saves - 148 GAA - 1.50 Save% - .961

The Mavericks will try to make it six for six on their season-long road trip when they travel to Wichita to take on the Thunder on Friday, November 4. The Mavericks home opener is Saturday, November 5 against the Thunder. Missouri plays home games at the state-of-the-art Independence Events Center where parking is always free. Tickets for all regular season games are on sale now via Ticketmaster. Call (816) 252-7825 for more information or visit www.MissouriMavericks.com .

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