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Mavericks Historic Win Streak Ends at 14 Games

December 13, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release


Missouri Mavericks Battle the Tulsa Oilers
Missouri Mavericks Battle the Tulsa Oilers
(Kansas City Mavericks, Credit: Kevin Pyle, Tulsa Oilers)

TULSA, OK - The Missouri Mavericks franchise record fourteen-game win streak came to a close on Sunday evening against the Tulsa Oilers, leaving the Mavs with the fourth longest win streak in ECHL history. The Mavs 19-3-0-1 record is their best start in franchise history.

The 4-3 regulation loss is the first time the Mavericks have been edged by the Tulsa Oilers in sixty minutes of hockey this season. Missouri had not seen defeat since Oct. 31 on the road against the Allen Americans.

Andrew Courtney opened the scoreboard for the Missouri Mavericks exactly one minute into play at the BOK Center while the Mavs found themselves on an early power-play opportunity. Carter Verhaeghe and Kane Lafranchise were credited with the assists on Courtney's sixth goal of the season.

Dan DeSalvo evened the score with the help of Phil Brewer at 6:20, putting the puck past net-minder Parker Milner for a 1-1 game. Sebastien Sylvestre answered back with his own rebound goal at 11:37, aided by Kyle Burroughs and Trevor Ludwig.

The Mavs led the Oilers 2-1 heading into the second frame, despite trailing 14-7 in shots on goal. The Oilers kept pace with their opportunities in front of the Missouri net, and it paid off with two unanswered goals through the second period. Emerson Clark scored to tie the game 2-2 at 6:34 on a Tulsa power-play. Matt Konan and Dan DeSalvo assisted on the play. Then Ben Walker took the lead for the Oilers at the halfway mark of the frame with the help of Brian Nugent and Brady Ramsay.

Rookie forward Tanner Fritz tied the game once more at 4:13 of the final period on another Missouri man-advantage situation. Rocco Carzo was credited with the lone assist on Fritz's third lamp-lighter of the season.

The Mavericks picked up the pace and created several quality opportunities in front of the Oilers' Kevin Carr, but were unable to find the twine again through the remainder of regulation. Tulsa defenseman Mathieu Brisebois scored the final mark of the game at 12:32 on an Oilers power-play, assisted by Matt Konan and Emerson Clark.

Up next the Missouri Mavericks host a three-game home stand at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena- Friday, Dec. 18 through Sunday, Dec. 20. Tickets are available online at TicketMaster.com and in-person at the arena box office.

Friday, Dec. 18 the Mavs play the visiting Cincinnati Cyclones for the first time and will be welcoming the first 750 fans age 14 & under to the arena with a special youth jersey giveaway, presented by American Family Insurance. Doors open at 6:00p.m. for the 7:05p.m. game start.

Saturday, Dec. 19 the Mavs play the Cyclones again for their third annual Star Wars Night event! Fans are encouraged to get in the spirit and dress up as their favorite movie character for the intermission costume contest. Over twenty different characters from the Star Wars movie franchise will be in attendance to the game, walking the concourse pre-game and participating in promotions and themed contests throughout the evening.

Sunday, Dec. 20 is adult jersey giveaway night at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena. The first 1,500 fans age 15 & older will receive a giveaway jersey presented by 360 Vodka upon entrance. Doors open at 3:00p.m. for the 4:05p.m. game start. Sunday is a Family 4-Pack game, with 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 Pepsi products, and 1 Red Robin appetizer (coupon) starting at just $84!

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Missouri Mavericks Battle the Tulsa Oilers
Missouri Mavericks Battle the Tulsa Oilers
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