CHL Kansas City Mavericks

Mavericks Take Two Wins in Rapid City

December 28, 2013 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release


INDEPENDENCE, Missouri - The Missouri Mavericks fell short of sweeping the league-leading Rapid City Rush this weekend, but return home to Independence, Missouri with two hard-fought victories.

Erno Suomalainen made his Mavericks debut on Saturday night in Rapid City, stopping thirty-five of forty-one shots on goal.

Andrew Courtney opened the period with a goal in the first five minutes of play, but the Mavs were quickly overcome by two goals from the Rush to end the first period trailing 1-2. Evan Vossen kept his team alive in the second period, but the Mavericks still trailed the Rush 2-3 at the end of the second period.

Rapid City struck hard in the third, tearing into the scoreboard with three back-to-back goals to take a commanding lead over the Mavericks, who were able to muster a power-play goal by Mike Ramsay when the Mavs took the extra attacker to drive a powerful strike on the scoreboard. The Rush put in the final blow to the Mavs' empty net to take a 7-4 victory.

Sebastien Thinel continues his point streak with seven assists in the last 5 games for the Mavs, and Mike Ramsay has added to his goal-streak, taking five goals in the last four games.

The Missouri Mavericks return home for their New Year's Eve match-up with the Tulsa Oilers on December 31st. The Mavericks invite all of their fans to join them for a special Skate with the Team event following the game on December 31st. Sign-up at the promotions table behind section 109, spots are limited!

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