INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – The Kansas City Mavericks head into the 2019-20 ECHL holiday break looking up in the Mountain Division standings with an 11-15-2-0 record and 24 points, nine points out of the final playoff spot in the division. Once the Mavs return from the break, KC will embark on a road-heavy schedule, playing just one home game in its next 10 games.
Last Week’s ActionWed. 12/18: L, 7-5 at OrlandoFri. 12/20: L, 4-1 vs. UtahSat. 12/21: L, 5-2 vs. Tulsa
This Week’s ScheduleFri. 12/27: at Cincinnati CyclonesSat. 12/28: at Indy Fuel
Mountain Division Standings1. Allen Americans (22-5-4-0, 48 points)2. Idaho Steelheads (17-9-3-2, 39 points)3. Wichita Thunder (14-13-5-0, 33 points)4. Utah Grizzlies (14-9-4-1, 33 points)5. Rapid City Rush (15-11-3-0, 33 points)6. Tulsa Oilers (13-16-2-0, 28 points)7. Kansas City Mavericks (11-15-2-0, 24 points)
Right Back Into ItAfter the holiday break concludes on December 27, the Mavericks will play four games in five nights, starting Friday in Cincinnati against the Cyclones and concluding on Tuesday, December 31 at home against the Wichita Thunder.
Ammo SupplyMavericks defenseman Terrance Amorosa has five points in his last three games on a goal and four assists after not registering a point in seven straight games.
Hello, SunshineMavericks Captain Rocco Carzo scored one goal in all three games on the Mavericks road trip to Florida at the Florida Everblades (12/13-14) and Orlando Solar Bears (12/18) including an overtime game winning goal in overtime last Saturday.
Vital SecondsThe second period has been a vital key to success for KC this year. The Mavericks are aperfect 9-0-0-0 when leading after two periods, but 0-12-1-0 when trailing after two.
See You Next YearAfter this weekend, the Mavericks play just one home game in their next 10 games and will hit the road for their longest road trip of the season, playing six road games from January 2nd to January 15th before returning home against the Allen Americans on January 18.
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