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Mavericks Shut Down by Arizona, 3-1

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


INDEPENDENCE, Missouri - The Missouri Mavericks lost 3-1 to the Arizona Sundogs Friday night at Independence Events Center in front of a sellout crowd of 5,800 fans. It was the 12th sellout for the Mavericks this season. Ed McGrane scored the lone goal for the Mavs and Charlie Effinger was solid in net for the Mavs, stopping 38 of 40 shots. The Mavericks also welcomed their 500,000th fan through the turnstiles in franchise history on Friday.

Arizona grabbed an early 1-0 lead on Missouri with a goal from Tyler Butler at the 6:50 mark of the opening period. The Mavs continued to showcase their improved special teams play, as Ed McGrane knotted the score at 1-1 seven and a half minutes later on a power play goal. The period ended in a 1-1 tie, with Arizona outshooting Missouri 11-9 in the period.

The Sundogs scored the lone goal in the second period, when former Maverick Nathan O'Nabigon slapped home a loose rebound in the slot, giving the Sundogs the 2-1 lead heading into the final period. Arizona dominated Missouri in shots, outshooting Missouri 16-9 in the period.

The Mavs were unable to solve Arizona goaltender Mike Spillane in the final period and allowed an empty net goal in the final minute of regulation, sealing the 3-1 victory for the Sundogs.

Mavs goaltender Charlie Effinger finished the night with 38 saves on 40 shots by the Sundogs. The Mavs close out their season series with Arizona with a 5-1-0 record against the Sundogs and now stand at 5-2-1 all-time against them.

The Mavericks return to action on home ice Saturday night, as they face off against the rival Wichita Thunder. On Sunday, the Mavs hit the road to wrap up the back end of a home-and-home set with the Thunder at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita. Tickets for all 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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