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RUSH RIDE SECOND-PERIOD SURGE TO 6-3 WIN OVER MAVERICKS

RUSH RIDE SECOND-PERIOD SURGE TO 6-3 WIN OVER MAVERICKS

Friday, April 4th

INDEPENDENCE, MO – Despite outshooting Rapid City 48-26, the Kansas City Mavericks dropped a 6-3 decision on Friday night at Cable Dahmer Arena, as the Rush exploded for four goals in the second period to erase a one-goal deficit and take control.

Noah West got the start in net for Kansas City and made 20 saves in the loss.

The Mavericks jumped ahead early with a goal from David Cotton at 3:09, followed by a Nathan Dunkley finish at 11:16after Rapid City had briefly tied the game. Kansas City led 2-1 after one and controlled the pace with a 20-7 shot advantage in the opening frame.

The second period turned the tide. Maurizio Colella scored twice for Rapid City during a run of four goals in the period, while David Gagnon and Billy Constantinou also contributed heavily to the Rush rally. Kansas City’s lone response came from Zack Trott at 2:35, with assists to Damien Giroux and Landon McCallum.

Rapid City added one more late in the third, as Chase Pauls scored at 18:46 to seal the win.

Despite the result, the Mavericks put 48 shots on goal and remained aggressive throughout.

The Mavericks return for their final regular-season home game tomorrow night, once again facing the Rapid City Rushat 6:05 p.m. from Cable Dahmer Arena.