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Mavericks Weekly

November 29, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release


WEEK AHEAD

Friday, December 3 - Missouri Mavericks at Texas Brahmas, 7:30 p.m. CST

Audio: KCWJ - 1030AM or through www.MissouriMavericks.com Video: CHL-TV (www.chltv.neulion.com)

The Mavs head to Texas for the only matchup of the season between the two teams. Missouri is currently second in the Turner Conference with a 9-6-2 record and the Brahmas are third in the Berry Conference with a 9-5-2 record. The Mavericks skated to a 4-1 victory last season in the only meeting between the teams. The Brahmas are one of four teams in the CHL that will not play in Independence this season.

Saturday, December 4 - Missouri Mavericks at Tulsa Oilers, 7:35 p.m. CST

Audio: KCWJ - 1030AM or through www.MissouriMavericks.com Video: CHL-TV (www.chltv.neulion.com)

The Mavs and Oilers continue their rivalry at BOK Center on Saturday night. The Mavericks are 3-0-0 this season against the Oilers and have won every game by at least two goals. Missouri is outscoring the Oilers 13-6 through the first three games and 7-1 in the third period. This is the fourth of nine meetings between the teams this season and second of five at BOK Center. The Mavericks are 8-2-2 all-time against the Oilers and the Mavs have not lost a game in regulation in Tulsa going 4-0-1 all-time.

WEEK IN REVIEW

Weekly Record: 2-2-0 Overall: 9-6-2

Tuesday, November 23 - Missouri 1 at Bossier-Shreveport 6

The Missouri Mavericks were defeated by the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs, 6-1, Tuesday night at CenturyTel Center ending the Mavericks win streak at three games. The Mudbugs rode a three-goal first period and won their sixth straight game. Forward Brett Smith led all scorers in the contest with four points on two goals and two assists and Justin Aikins added three points (1-23). Dominic D'Amour scored the lone goal for the Mavericks who fell to 7-5-2 on the season.

Wednesday, November 24 - Missouri 2 vs Bloomington 3

The second ever meeting between the Missouri Mavericks and Bloomington PrairieThunder took place Wednesday night at Independence Events Center. A 30-save performance by Gerry Festa and a shorthanded goal by Ryan Jardine were not enough for the Mavericks as the PrairieThunder skated away with a 3-2 victory.

Friday, November 26 - Missouri 5 vs Rio Grande Valley 4

The Missouri Mavericks faced the Killer Bees Friday night at Independence Events Center. 5,800 fans packed Independence Events Center for the Mavericks' third sellout of the season and 19th in team history. Bill Vandermeer made his return to the Mavs lineup after suffering a devastating foot injury in the offseason. Vandermeer's return to the lineup was overshadowed as rookie forward Walker Wintoneak recorded a hat trick in just his 12th professional game as the Mavericks went on to defeat the Killer Bees, 5-4.

Saturday, November 27 - Missouri 3 vs Rio Grande Valley 2

The Missouri Mavericks wrapped up their two game weekend set against the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Saturday night at Independence Events Center. The Mavericks would end up sweeping the two weekend set with the Bees, skating to a 3-2 victory. Mavericks' forward Derek Pallardy lit up the scoreboard for the Mavericks, as he collected two goals on the night.

Promotions & Notes

Hat trick - Mavericks' rookie forward Walker Wintoneak recorded the second hat trick in team history Friday night in the Mavericks come-from-behind win over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees.

Side Pockets Coach's Show - Tonight is the second of six Coach's Shows at Side Pockets in Independence. Five players, along with Coach Hillman will be on hand for the show starting at 5:30 p.m. Side Pockets will have food and drink specials for all Mavericks fans and FREE pool where the Mavs' players will be on the tables before and after the show.

Dinner on Ice - Tuesday, December 7, Independence Events Center, 7 pm

Join us for the Second Annual Dinner On Ice benefiting the over 6,500 youth served by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City. It promises to be a special evening featuring dinner on the floor of Independence Events Center, served by the Missouri Mavericks! For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.helpkckids.org.

Appearances this Week

Tuesday, November 30

5-7 p.m.

Price Chopper in Lee's Summit

251 SW Greenwich Dr

Derek Knowles, Walker Wintoneak and Nathan O'Nabigon

Wednesday, December 1

Shocking Prices

4-6 p.m.

Dominic D'Amour, Rob Nolan and Nathan O'Nabigon




Central Hockey League Stories from November 29, 2010


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