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Mavericks Report - Youth Hockey Appearances Tonight at KCIC

December 8, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release


HEADLINES:

MAVERICKS NO.1 TEAM IN THE LEAGUE:

- The Missouri Mavericks lead the ECHL with 39 points through their first 22 games of the 2015-16 season. The Mavericks have not lost a game since Oct. 31st and maintain a perfect home record of 8-0-0-0 at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena.

- The Mavericks 19-2-0-1 start is their best start in franchise history.

- The Mavericks 14-game win streak is the longest active win streak in the ECHL this season.

MAVERICKS PLAYERS ATTEND YOUTH HOCKEY PRACTICES:

- Missouri Mavericks players will be attending youth hockey practices for Kansas City Youth Hockey Association (KCYHA) member teams throughout the season to offer assistance and inspire young hockey players.

- The Missouri Mavericks mascot "MAC" will be in attendance to all youth hockey appearances.

- SCHEDULE:

o Tuesday, Dec. 8 - 5:50pm-7:20pm - Kansas City Ice Center (KCIC) - TONIGHT!

o Tuesday, Dec. 8 - 8:30pm-10:00pm - Kansas City Ice Center (KCIC) - TONIGHT!

o Thursday, Dec. 17 - 6:30pm-8:00pm - Kansas City Ice Center (KCIC)

STAR WARS NIGHT - DEC. 19:

- The Missouri Mavericks will host third third-annual Star Wars Night at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena on Saturday, Dec. 19-opening weekend for the new Star Wars movie "The Force Awakens."

- More than 20 costumed characters from the movie franchise will be in attendance to the Mavericks game, walking the concourse pre-game with fans and participating in Star Wars themed promotions and contests throughout the night! Doors open at 6:00p.m.

TOP GOAL SCORER:

- Missouri Mavericks forward, Jesse Root, leads the ECHL in goals (13) through twenty-two games.

- Root is riding a 8-game point streak, having added 6 goals and 9 assists since Nov. 20th.

- Root is ranked second overall in the ECHL amongst leading point-scorers (28 points).

- Named 2013-14 NCAA (ECAC - Yale University) Best Defensive Forward.

- 2012-13 NCAA Champion (Yale University).

FORMER ECHL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR SHINES FOR THE MAVS:

- Tyler Barnes is right on the heels of teammate Jesse Root for leading goal-scorer, having totaled 12 goals and 14 assists for Missouri through twenty-two games.

- Barnes was named the 2014-15 ECHL Rookie of the Year by the league for his impressive 34-40-74 rookie season with the Toledo Walleye (ECHL).

- Barnes is ranked third overall in the ECHL amongst leading point-scorers (26 points) behind teammate Jesse Root (28 points).

MAVS PLAYER CREATING CHILDREN'S COLORING BOOK FOR CHARITY:

- Mavericks defenseman, Kane Lafranchise, uses his time off the ice to work on a coloring book he hopes will help generate donations for a charity close to his heart-The War Amps.

- Lafranchise was inspired by his nephew, Jase (age 2), who was born without a fully-formed hand, to create the coloring book for children in the hospital where his nephew was being treated.

- Lafranchise created all the illustrations for the book, and has been assisted by his fiancé on the accompanying rhyming verse.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES & PROMOTIONS:

- Friday, Dec. 18 - 7:05p.m. (Silverstein Eye Centers Arena)

o Missouri Mavericks vs Cincinnati Cyclones

o Promotion: Youth Jersey Giveaway (First 750 Fans Age 14 & Under)

- Saturday, Dec. 19 - 7:05p.m. (Silverstein Eye Centers Arena)

o Missouri Mavericks vs Cincinnati Cyclones

o Promotion: Star Wars Night

- Sunday, Dec. 20 - 4:05p.m. (Silverstein Eye Centers Arena)

o Missouri Mavericks vs Quad City Mallards

o Promotion: Adult Jersey Giveaway (First 1,000 Adults Age 15 & Older).

- Thursday, Dec. 31 - 7:05p.m. (Silverstein Eye Centers Arena)

o Missouri Mavericks vs Wichita Thunder

o Promotion: New Year's Eve Celebration & Post-Game Skate with the Team

- Friday, Jan. 1 - 4:10p.m. (Silverstein Eye Centers Arena)

o Missouri Mavericks vs Allen Americans

o Promotion: Kansas City Youth Hockey Association (KCYHA) Day

CURRENT RECORD OVERALL: 19-2-0-1

STREAK: 14-0-0-0

PAST TEN: 10-0-0-0

HOME RECORD: 8-0-0-0

ROAD RECORD: 11-2-0-1

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