INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – The Kansas City Mavericks were defeated by the Wichita Thunder 3-2 Sunday at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena. Mason Morelli and Dylan Fitze netted goals for the Mavericks. The Mavericks return to action Friday night against the Tulsa Oilers at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena at 7:05 p.m.
First Period-Kansas City goal: Mason Morelli (3) at 14:32. Assisted by Marcus Crawford and Terrance Amorosa.-Kansas City goal: Dylan Fitze (5) at 16:58. Assisted by Rocco Carzo and Kevin McKernan. -Shots: KC 11, WIC 5
Second Period -Wichita goal: Lane Bauer (2) at 13:17. Assisted by Jacob Graves.-Shots: KC 9, WIC 16
Third Period-Wichita goal: Garrett Schmitz (7) at 9:30. Assisted by Kyle Pouncy and Peter Crinella.-Wichita goal: Stefan Fournier (24) at 13:31. Assisted by Ostap Safin and Jason Salvaggio.-Shots: KC 7, WIC 6
Notes & Streaks-Mason Morelli has three goals in three consecutive games. -This was the Mavericks third loss when leading after two periods all season.-The Mavericks went zero-for-two on the power play and two-for-three on the penalty kill.
The Mavericks face-off against the Tulsa Oilers Friday night at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena. Faceoff is at 7:05 p.m.
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