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The Kansas City Mavericks are a minor league hockey team. Based in Independence, Missouri, they are a member of the ECHL.

Kansas City Mavericks Announce Hiring of Holden "PD" Melgoza as Goaltending & Video Coach

July 11, 2025 - INDEPENDENCE, MO - The Kansas City Mavericks are proud to announce the hiring of Holden "PD" Melgoza as the team's new Goaltending and Video Coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. Melgoza brings over eight years of coaching experience at the NCAA Division I and USHL levels, having developed elite goaltenders and players through a strong foundation in mentorship, video analysis, and performance strategy. Most recently, he served as an Assistant Coach at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, where he led goaltender development, m... Full Story

Kansas City Mavericks Name Brett Ferguson as Assistant Coach

July 1, 2025 - The Kansas City Mavericks are proud to announce the hiring of Brett Ferguson as the team's new Assistant Coach. Ferguson arrives in Kansas City with 15 years of diverse and high-level experience across the ECHL, AHL, and NHL. His coaching background includes time as an assistant coach with the Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL), video coach for both the Norfolk Admirals and San Diego Gulls (AHL), and a promotion to assistant coach with the Gulls. Most recently, he served as the video coach for the Anaheim Ducks (NHL) and was na... Full Story

'That Man Is an Enigma:' How Verhaeghe's Game Elevates in Playoffs for Panthers

June 18, 2025 - Paul Maurice was never really worried about Carter Verhaeghe. In fact, Verhaeghe wasn't even worried about Verhaeghe. The high-flying Florida Panthers winger had a rough go during the regular season, at least when it came to his goal scoring totals. Neither coach nor player denies that. But the looks were there. The attempts were there. The effort was there. Eventually, when the playoffs rolled around, when the production matters the most, things would start going Verhaeghe's way. He has earned a reputation for c... Full Story

Kansas City Mavericks Statement on Riley Weselowski

June 5, 2025 - The Kansas City Mavericks organization would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Associate Coach Riley Weselowski for his leadership, knowledge, and tremendous contributions to our team both on the ice and in the community over the past four seasons. "Riley has been a tremendous asset to the Mavericks," said Head Coach and General Manager Tad O'Had. "His impact has been integral to our success - from capturing the Brabham Cup to reaching two Western Conference Finals and making a Kelly Cup Finals appearance. His dedic... Full Story

• Kansas City Mavericks Announce Hiring of Holden "PD" Melgoza as Goaltending & Video Coach - July 11, 2025
  
• Kansas City Mavericks Name Brett Ferguson as Assistant Coach - July 1, 2025
  
• 'That Man Is an Enigma:' How Verhaeghe's Game Elevates in Playoffs for Panthers - June 18, 2025
  
• Kansas City Mavericks Statement on Riley Weselowski - June 5, 2025
  
• Mavericks Receive ECHL 2024-25 Team Award Nominations - June 5, 2025
  
• Mavericks' Season Ends in Western Conference Final After 5-2 Game 5 Loss - May 24, 2025
  
• Mavericks Fall in Game 4, Face Elimination Saturday Night - May 22, 2025
  
• Mavericks Ride Special Teams and Second-Period Surge to Take Game 3 - May 20, 2025
  
• Mavericks Come up Short in Game 2, Face Uphill Battle in Toledo - May 17, 2025
  
• Walleye Shutout Mavericks in Game 1 of Western Conference Final - May 15, 2025
  
• Mavericks Announce 2025-26 ECHL Schedule - May 15, 2025
  
• Tickets Now on Sale for Western Conference Finals as Mavericks Face Toledo Walleye - May 12, 2025
  
• Mavericks Sweep Tahoe, Advance to Western Conference Final - May 10, 2025
  
• Mavericks Rally to Push Tahoe to Brink in Game 3 Victory - May 9, 2025
  
• Mavericks Shutout Knight Monsters, Take 2-0 Series Lead - May 5, 2025
  
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Kansas City Mavericks goaltender Jack LaFontaine
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League: ECHL
Home: Independence, Missouri
Affiliation: Seattle Kraken
Website: Kansas City Mavericks site
Schedule: Full Kansas City Mavericks Schedule Statistics: Full Kansas City Mavericks Statistics

Sat., May 24	L	Kansas City 2 at Toledo 5 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
Thu., May 22	L	Kansas City 1 at Toledo 4 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
Tue., May 20	W	Kansas City 5 at Toledo 2 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sat., May 17	L	Toledo 4 at Kansas City 3 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Thu., May 15	L	Toledo 2 at Kansas City 0 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Fri., May 9	W	Kansas City 6 at Tahoe 0 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Kansas City Mavericks:

• Kansas City Comets (MASL) - Independence, Missouri
  
• Kansas City Current (NWSL) - Kansas City, Missouri
  
• Kansas City Hormigas (Pecos) - Kansas City, Missouri
  
• Kansas City Monarchs (AA) - Kansas City, Kansas
  
• Sporting Kansas City (MLS) - Kansas City, Kansas
  
• Sporting Kansas City II (MLS NEXT Pro) - Kansas City, Missouri
  
• St. Joseph Goats (TAL) - St. Joseph, Missouri
  

• Mavericks bring back 'top two-way forward' Nolan Sullivan - ECHL Independence Examiner (August 6)
  
• Defenseman Charlie Wright re-signed by Mavericks' AHL affiliate Coachella Valley - ECHL Independence Examiner (August 1)
  
• Mavericks lure high-scoring veteran forward Bobo Carpenter to KC - ECHL Independence Examiner (July 31)
  
• Mavericks bring back team captain David Cotton - ECHL Independence Examiner (July 30)
  
• Mavericks bring back rookie defenseman Drake Burgin after late season audition - ECHL Independence Examiner (July 26)
  
• Mavericks goaltender Jack LaFontaine re-signs with AHL's Coachella Valley - ECHL Independence Examiner (July 23)
  
• Mavericks bring back young forward Zack Trott after stellar pro debut - ECHL Independence Examiner (July 23)
  
• Mavericks bolster blue line by re-signing veteran defenseman Jake McLaughlin - ECHL Independence Examiner (July 17)
  
• Mavericks re-sign veteran defenseman Marcus Crawford, lose two forwards overseas - ECHL Independence Examiner (July 16)
  
• Nathan Dunkley returns to Kansas City Mavericks after strong audition - ECHL Independence Examiner (July 12)
  
• Mavericks add forward with experience in Europe - ECHL Independence Examiner (July 9)
  
• Mavericks new assistant coach no stranger to the area - ECHL Independence Examiner (July 5)
  
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