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Mavericks Shine in CHL's Best of the Best Poll

March 8, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release


INDEPENDENCE, Missouri - The Missouri Mavericks ranked first in six categories and were in the top three in a total of 15 different categories in the Central Hockey League's annual "Best of the Best" poll. All 18 CHL teams voted on the top three choices for each category ranging from best fans to hardest shooter. The Mavericks were represented well on and off the ice, including Best Fans in the CHL.

The Mavericks took home first-place honors in the categories of Best Goaltender (Robby Nolan), Best Fans, Best Game Notes, Best Team Website, Best Use of Social Media and Best On-Ice Promotions.

"We are very excited with best of the best," said Mavericks' President and General Manager Brent Thiessen. "I think it says a lot of Independence, the Independence Events Center, our staff and players, but most importantly the fans that support us."

"Best fans is quite an accomplishment and for our peers to come to Independence and vote our fans the best in the league along with other accolades the organization received with best website, social media and obviously Robby Nolan showing well," added Thiessen. "We are very happy for the entire organization."

The Mavericks were awarded with second-place in Best Press Box, Best Arena Music and Best City (Independence). Third-place honors were awarded to the Mavericks in Most Valuable to His Team (Robby Nolan), Best Goaltender in Shootouts (Robby Nolan), Hardest Working Team, Best Public Address Announcer (Steve Garrett), Best Cheerleaders/Dance Team (Filly Spirit Squad) and Most Attractive Place to Play (Independence).

The Mavericks take on the Colorado Eagles tonight at Independence Events Center. The team won't return to the IEC for over 10 days, as they head to South Texas to face the Laredo Bucks this Friday and the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees on Saturday. The Mavs return home for their final home stand of the 2010-11 regular season starting on March 18 against the Wichita Thunder. Tickets for all five remaining regular season home games are available. In addition to regular season games, tickets for the 2011 CHL Playoffs will go on sale Monday, March 14 at noon. Tickets can be purchased at the Independence Events Center Box Office, by calling (800) 745-3000 or visiting www.TicketMaster.com . Visit www.MissouriMavericks.com for more information.

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