
Mavericks' Forward Carlyle Lewis Placed on Season Ending IR
February 29, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release
INDEPENDENCE, Missouri - The Missouri Mavericks of the Central Hockey League (CHL) announced Wednesday the club has placed forward Carlyle Lewis on the season ending injured reserve. Lewis will undergo surgery on his hip.
Lewis, 33 (3/1/78), played in 37 games for the Mavericks this season and accounted for three assists. He was placed on the 10-day injured reserve on February 10, and has missed a total of 17 games this season. The Middleton, Nova Scotia native is the team's all-time leader in penalty minutes with 548 minutes in 165 games with the Mavericks.
"Carlyle has been a great leader for our hockey club," said Mavericks' Head Coach Scott Hillman. "He does so much that goes unnoticed except by his teammates, those are the aspects that we will miss most. We wish him a speedy recovery, and he will continue to carry a strong presence in our locker room. Carlyle will remain a big part of this team."
The Mavericks next play this Friday, March 2 at Independence Events Center against the Rapid City Rush. Ed McGrane bobbleheads are available for the first 1,500 fans and the Stanley Cup will be at the arena starting at 6 p.m. Tickets for all Mavericks games are available through www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000.
Missouri Mavericks 2012-13 season tickets are on sale now. A $50 dollar non-refundable deposit is required for all season tickets. Contact the Mavericks ticket staff Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm at (816) 252-7825 if you are interested in season tickets. Every current Mavericks season ticket holder who renews their season tickets before March 23 will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win an $18,000 Harley-Davidson Fatboy motorcycle, a 60-inch HDTV and other prizes. Tickets for all remaining 2011-12 regular season games are on sale via www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. For more information on the Missouri Mavericks call (816) 252-7825 or visit www.MissouriMavericks.com .
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