Mavericks Fall to Rush, 4-3

November 17, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release

INDEPENDENCE, Missouri - The Missouri Mavericks (4-6-2) were defeated by the Rapid City Rush, 4-3, Saturday night in a back and forth battle at Independence Events Center. Missouri's captain Sebastien Thinel recorded his 800th career point on an assist in the first period, but the home team was unable to hang on for the win. The Mavericks are now 1-3-0 at Independence Events Center. Mathieu Corbeil made 33 saves on 37 shots for the Mavericks and his counterpart Tim Boron stopped 29 of 32 shots in the win for Rapid City. The Mavericks stay home for a pair of games over Thanksgiving week. Missouri hosts the Wichita Thunder on Tuesday, Nov. 20 and the Fort Worth Brahmas on Friday, Nov. 23

The Mavericks got goals from Jamie VanderVeeken, John-Scott Dickson and Colt King. All three of the Mavericks' goals gave them the lead, but all three were answered by the Rush, and Rapid City scored the final two goals to pull out the win.

Jeff Lee earned the game-winning goal for Rapid City and scored the only goal of the third period. Jordan Behler, Jarrett Konkle and Riley Weselowski scored the other three goals for the Rush.

The Mavericks host the Wichita Thunder this Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Independence Events Center. Fans are encouraged to take advantage of the Price Chopper Two-for-Tuesday tickets when the Mavericks take on the Thunder. Tickets for all of the Mavericks' regular season games on are sale now via Ticketmaster and parking is always free. For more information on the Missouri Mavericks visit www.MissouriMavericks.com.

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