2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

1/16

1

2014-15 GAME DAY PROGRAM

ISSUE 2 2014-15 SEASON

MISSOURI MAVERICKS

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

2/16

2

Gary Hubert Agency

609 Ne State Route 291 Ste 350

Lees Summit, MO 64086(816) [email protected]

Jared Jorgensen Agency

613 Ne Woods Chapel RdLees Summit, MO 64064(816) 524-1333

[email protected]

Kate Kern Agency

500 Armour RdNorth Kansas City, MO 64116(816) [email protected]

Danielle Kohler Agency LLC

1201 Landmark Ave Ste 4Liberty, MO 64068(816) [email protected]

Brad Henry Agency

15100 w 67TH St Ste 201Shawnee, KS 66217(913) [email protected]

Jeff Hocker Agency, Inc.

1757 W Jesse James RdExcelsior Springs, MO 64024(816) 630-2302

[email protected]

Brian Hubert Agency, LLC

1524 E 23rd St S Ste 101

Independence, MO 64055(816) [email protected]

Scott Lunn Agency

200 S Main StGrain Valley, MO 64029(816) [email protected]

Tom Lafontaine Agency

11113 N Oak TrfyKansas City, MO 64155(816) [email protected]

Torrence Leathers Agency

221 E 63rd StKansas City, MO 64113(816) [email protected]

Brent Lilly Agency, Inc.

19049 E Valley View Pkwy Ste FIndependence, MO 64055(816) [email protected]

Jim Lunn Agency

9504 E 63rd StRaytown, MO 64133(816) 358-1616

[email protected]

Norman Mah Agency

12600 E Us Highway 40 Ste 201Independence, MO 64055(816) [email protected]

We can help you find the right coverage for Auto, Home, Business or Life.Were always on call, online and just around the corner. Call to get a competitive quote.

Your dream is out there. Go get it. Well protect it.

American Family Mutual Insurance Company, American Family Insurance Company, American Standard Insurance

Company of Ohio, American Standard Insurance Company of Wisconsin, American Family Life Insurance Company.

600 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 2013 007386 6/13

Brian Manning Agency, Inc.

17601 E 40 Hwy Ste PIndependence, MO 64055(816) [email protected]

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

3/16

3

WELCOME TO

MAVERICKS COUNTRY

Tickets START at

JUST

$16And Parking isAlways

FREE!

MISSOURIMAVERICKS.COM 816-252-7825

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

4/16

4

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the historic sixth season

of Missouri Mavericks hockey. Historic because of the new adventure that

awaits the Mavs for the 2014-15 season!

This season comes with great excitement as the Mavs have joined the ECHL,

the Premier AA hockey league in North America, and are eager to showcase

the best fans in the hockey world to new faces in new places.

Last season came with great accomplishment as the organization wasrewarded with its fourth consecutive Franchise of the Year honor and on the

ice, secured a franchise record 44 wins and the CHLs Governors Cup for the

most regular season points in the league (90 points).

But as we turn the page and look forward to new rivalries, new challenges and a new leader in our new

head coach, former NHL star Richard Matvichuk, we are gracious and humbled to have all of the Orange

Army by our side joining us in the quest for the Mavericks first Championship.

We strive to give you the best entertainment experience coupled with a successful franchise that you are

proud to support with unmatched character and community presence.

We look forward to a memorable, competitive and exciting season and thank you for your support!

Go Mavs,

Brent Thiessen

President and General ManagerMissouri Mavericks

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND GM

WELCOME MAVERICKS FANS!

INDEX4 Letter from the Mavericks President

5 Mavericks Hockey Operations and Information

6 Missouri Mavericks Schedule7 Missouri Mavericks Season-Long Promotions

8 Mavericks Seating Chart

9 ECHL Preview

9 Central Division Opponents

10 Corporate Sponsors

11 Player Profile - Josh Brittain12 Roster

14 FAQs

Missouri Mavericks19100 E. Valley View Parkway | Independence, MO 64055 | www.MissouriMavericks.com

816-252-PUCK (7825)

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

5/16

5

OPERATION S & INFORM ATION

Head Coach & Director of Hockey OperationsRichard Matvichuk was introduced as the Missouri Mavericks

second coach in franchise history on June 12, 2014. Matvichuk

previously worked with the Allen Americans of the former Central

Hockey League for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons as Defensive

Coach and Assistant General Manager, leading the team to back-to-

back championship victories.

Matvichuk had a successful 14-year career in the National Hockey

League (NHL), drafted 8th overall in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by

the Minnesota North Stars, he went on to play 11 seasons for the

Dallas Stars, winning the Stanley Cup in 1999 with his Dallas Stars

teammates, before moving on to play for the New Jersey Devils in

2005-06 and 2006-07. Matvichuk is recognized as a Top-20 All Time

Dallas Stars Defenseman.

Matvichuk, originally from Edmonton, Alberta, has moved to the Kansas

City area with his wife Tracy and their three sons, Cole, Dalton, and Dillon.

Head Coach and

Directory of Hockey Operations

Richard Matvichuk

Associate Coach & Director of Player PersonnelSimon Watson retired from playing hockey in August of 2011 and

has since been named the Associate Coach and Director of Player

Personnel for the Missouri Mavericks. The Waterloo, Ontario, native

spent two seasons behind the Mavericks bench before moving into

his current position of Director of Player Personnel in May of 2013.

He played for the Mavericks during the teams first two seasons and

closed out his five-year career in the CHL with 95 goals and 125

assists in 298 games played and one All-Star appearance (2007).

Watson was named the CHLs Man of the Year following the 2010-11

season for his contributions to the community off the ice.

Watsons role will be to coordinate player travel and housing, as well as

assist in the day-to-day operations of the team. He is also a coach for the

KC Mavs Elite and will continue his work with youth hockey in Kansas City.Watson attended St. Lawrence University where he earned a Bachelors of

Science in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership.

Simon and his wife, Samantha, reside in Grain Valley with their dog, Millie.

Associate Coach and

Director of Player PersonnelSimon Watson

Head Trainer

Bill MurrayHead Equipment Manager

Andrew DvorakGoaltender Coach

Clint Elberts

Operational Staff

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

6/16

6

Schedule & Seating Chart

Price Chopper Two-for-Tuesdays- Two-for-One tickets can be purchased starting October 1 by showing a Price

Chopper card in person in the Silverstein Eye Centers Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com by typing the code

CHOPPER.

Pepsi Family 4 Pack Dates- At select home games (11/23, 11/28, 12/31, 2/8, 3/8, 3/29), the Mavericks will offer 4

packs which include 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 Pepsi products and a coupon for a free appetizer from Red Robin. 4

packs are on sale now.

2014-15 SCHEDULE

JANUARY

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 7 28 29 30 31

BRM

7:05

ALN

7:05

QDC

7:05

RPD

7:05

WIC

7:05

QDC

7:05

EVN

7:05

ALN

7:05

ALN

4:05

ALN

1:05

TUL

7:05

ECHL PLAYOFFS RUN INTO MAY

OCTOBER


19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

IND

6:35

TUL

7:35

FTW

6:30

NOVEMBER


1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30

WIC

7:05

RPD

7:05

TUL

7:35

WIC

7:05

QDC

7:05

ALN

7:05

TUL

7:05

WIC

7:05

ALN

7:05

QDC

4:05

WIC

5:05

TUL

7:00

WIC

5:05

DECEMBER


1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

QDC

7:05

RPD

7:35

WIC

7:05

WIC

7:05

TUL

7:05

ALN

4:05

RPD

8:05

QDC

7:05

RPD

8:05

RPD

7:05

BRM

7:05

BRM

7:05

RPD

7:05

FEBRUARY


1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

QDC

4:05

TUL

7:05

WIC

7:05

RPD

7:35

QDC

7:05

QDC

7:05

QDC

7:05

RPD

7:05

RPD

7:35

ALN

7:05

RPD

7:05

RPD

7:35

QDC

7:05

MARCH/AprilSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

QDC

4:05

RPD

7:05

TUL

7:05

RPD

7:35

RPD

4:05

BRM

7:05

FTW

4:00

ALN

7:05

WIC

7:05

QDC

4:05

TOL

6:15

FTW

6:30

QDC

4:05

TUL

7:35

TUL

7:35

QDC

7:05

BRM

7:05

BRM

6:30

BRM

6:00

HOME AWAY

STAY CONNECTED WI TH THE MISSOURI MAVERICKS

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

7/16

7

Freedom Fridays!Every Friday the Maverickssalute our veterans and those who are serving. All active and

non-active Military Personnel receive $5 off any ticket at the

Silverstein Eye Centers Box Office.

(Excludes End Level seating. Maximum five tickets per ID.)

Price Chopper 2-For-Tuesdays!Useyour Chopper Shopper card to get Two For One Tickets at the

Silverstein Eye Center Box Office or by using the code CHOPPER

at TicketMaster.com for ANY Tuesday game!

(Available dates: 12/2, 12/9, 1/6, 2/3, 2/10, 3/3, 4/7)

Macs Maniacs! Join the Macs Maniacs Kids Club forFREE at any Mavs game at the Macs Maniacs table! Youll get

exclusive parties and offers from our Paradise Park

and Red Robin, plus a monthly e-newsletter!

Family 4 Packs!Receive 4 Tickets,4 Pepsis, 4 Hotdogs and a FREE Red Robin appetizer

at a greatly reduced cost! 4 Pack games are (11/23, 11,28,

12/31, 2/8, 3/8, 3/29) and available for purchase at

TicketMaster.com

Strikerz Watch Parties!Watch allthe away games on the big screen TVs at Strikerz

Entertainment Center along with fantastic food & drink

specials! Strikerz is located at 18900 E. Valley View Parkway

in Independence, MO (across from Costco)

PROMOTIONS AND GIVEAWAYSSEASON-LONG PROMOTIONS

UPCOMING GIVEAWAYS AND EVENTS

DEC. 12- Cheeze Bobblehead Giveaway

DEC. 19- Star Wars Night/Jersey Auction

DEC. 31- New Years Eve/Skate with the Team

JAN. 6- Hockey Bingo

JAN. 9- Macs Birthday/Mac Bobblehead Giveaway

JAN. 17- Slapshot Jersey Auction

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

8/16

8

INDEPENDENCE EVENTS CENTER

SEATING CHART

Tickets for purchase available:

In person: Silverstein Eye Centers Box Office at Independence Events Center

Over the phone: (800) 745-3000

Online: www.Ticketmaster.com

* Service Charges may apply at all purchase points

** Service Charge of $2 will apply at Silverstein Eye Centers Box Office for

all non-End level tickets

*** A $2 increase for all tickets will be added for purchases on game day at

all purchase points

SECTION PRICE

Glass $38

Center Ice $32

Rinkside $26

Attack Plaza $22

SECTION PRICE

Terrace $19

Attack Ends $18

Ends $16

Group tickets for 15 or more people are available by calling the Mavericks at (816) 252-7825.

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

9/16

9

ECHL PREVIEW/ UPCOMING OPPONENTSECHL PREVIEW

This season marks The New Era in history for the Missouri Mavericks as we join the newly expanded ECHL. Our new league hasgrown to include 28 teams in 20 states and one Canadian province as the ECHL begins its 27th season of play.

The ECHL was founded in 1988 with five teams spanning four states. Since then the ECHL has grown to encompass teams from coast-

This marks the 13th consecutive season with more than 50 former players on NHL opening-day rosters. This season our Mavs will

compete with six of our former rivals from the Central Hockey League in the Central Division of the ECHL. The Missouri Mavericks,

along with the Allen Americans, Brampton Beast, Quad City Mallards, Tulsa Oilers, Rapid City Rush, and Wichita Thunder were ap-

proved as expansion teams by the ECHL on October 7th of this year.

These additions strengthen our base in the center of the country and give the ECHL, for the first time, a truly national presence,

said League Commissioner Brian McKenna.

This season the Mavericks begin the quest to capture the Kelly Cup Championship.

Are you ready Mavs fans?

The Missouri Mavericks will compete in the Central Division of the ECHL for their 2014-15 campaign, battling

expansion teams including the Allen Americans, Brampton Beast, Rapid City Rush, Quad City Mallards, Tulsa Oilers, Wichita Thunder,and of course the Missouri Mavericks.

finisher and the second-place finisher meeting the team that finished in third place in the Division Semifinals. The Division Finals

will pit the winner of each series against each other. The winner of the North Division Finals will meet the winner of the East

Division Finals in the Eastern Conference Finals while the winner of the Central Division will meet the winner of the Pacific Division

Finals in the Western Conference Finals. The 2015 Kelly Cup Finals will see the Eastern Conference champion take on the WesternConference champion.

CENTRAL DIVISION OPPONENTS

PLAYOFFS

Allen AmericansCity, State: Allen, TexasArena: Allen Events CenterHead Coach: Steve MartinsonWebsite: www.AllenAmericans.com

Brampton BeastBrampton, OntarioArena: Powerade CentreHead Coach: Brent HughesWebsite: www.BramptonBeast.com

Quad City MallardsCity, State: Moline, IllinoisArena: iWireless CenterHead Coach: Terry RuskowskiWebsite: www.MyQCMallards.com

Rapid City RushCity, State: Rapid City, South DakotaArena: Rushmore Civic CenterHead Coach: Joe FerrasWebsite: www.RapidCityRush.com

Tulsa OilersCity, State: Tulsa, OklahomaArena: BOK CenterHead Coach: Bruce RamsayWebsite: www.TulsaOilers.com

Wichita ThunderCity, State: Wichita, KansasArena: INTRUST Bank ArenaHead Coach: Kevin McClellandWebsite: www.WichitaThunder.com

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

10/16

10

CORPORATE S PONSOR S

360 Vodka4Sight Mechanical

American Family

American Standard

Arbys

Backyard Burger

Belfonte Ice Cream & Dairy

bds Mongolian Grill

Bolero Salon & Spa

Building a Healthier

Independence

Burns & McDonnell

Bushnell

Blue Springs Harley

Cargo Largo

Carrabbas Italian Grill

CCR Roofing

Centerpoint

Central Bank of the Midwest

Certified Radon

Chick-Fil-A

Chilis

City of Independence

Coco Key

Comcast

Comfort Suites

Community Services League

Cool CarvingsDental Arts

Dicks Sporting Goods

DOG Obedience

Drumm Farm Golf Club

Edward Jones

Famous Daves

Furniture DealsHeartland Podiatry

Hockey CenterHope House

Firehouse Subs

Gray Chiropractic

Green Lantern Car Wash

Holiday Inn CoCo Key

Hilton Garden Inn

IHOPIndependence Audio/Video

Independence Chamber

Independence Power & Light

Independence Tourism

Isle of Capri

Jimmy Johns

KCI Aviation Department

Kennedys

Keller Custom Landscape

Kincaid

Koch Bag

Liddles Sport Shop

LMC Truck

Long Johns Silvers and A&W

Lovinggood Orthodontics

Massage Heights

McCarthy Auto Group

McCarthy Blue Springs Hyundai

McCarthy Chevrolet Lees

SummitMcCormick distillery

Missouri Lottery

MoDOT

MOJO Sod Farm

Molly Maid

Moxie Pest

NadlersOConnor Company INC

Papa JohnsParadise Park

Pennington

Planet Fitness

Plowboys BBQ

Rainbow Center

Red Robin

Reddi Services

Renewals By Andersen

Roma Bakery

Safelite

Saints Pub + Patio

Santa Fe Glass

Sehorn MechanicalSilverstein Eye Centers

Slim Chickens

Sheet Metal Workers

Shocking Prices

Sonic

Speaks Chapel

Sport ClipsStonehaus Farms Winery

Strikerz Entertainment Center

Stoney Creek Hotel &

Hospitality

StorageMart

Summit Custom Homes

Superfit! Protein Muffins

Toshiba Business Solutions

Twin Peaks

US Cleaners

Verizon

Windstream Communications

Victory PackagingVilla Italian Fresh Kitchen

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

11/16

11

By Bill Althaus

Special to the Missouri Mavericks

Want to see Missouri Mavericks

coach Richard Matvichuk smile?

Just ask him about newly acquired

forward Josh Brittain, whose two-

goal performance Sunday at the

Independence Events Center helped

snap a three-game losing streak as

the Mavericks went on to claim a

heart-stopping 4-3 shootout victory.

What do I like about Josh

Brittain? a grinning Matvichuk said,repeating the question. Everything!

Hes been great since we got

him. Hes a new guy in the locker

room, and hes already displaying

leadership skills and on the ice, well,

you cant ask for much more than

hes given us in the three

games hes been here

Brittain split last

season between the

Reading Royals and

the AHLs Hershey Bears. The

24-year-old native of Milton, Ont., led

the Royals with six game-winning

goals. He set a team-record with

three consecutive game-winning

goals from February 28th-March 7th.

While Lindsay Sparks shootout

goal proved to be the game winner

and David Rutherford netted the first

goal of the shootout, their heroics

would not have been possible had

it not been for Brittains two-goal

performance including the game-tying goal with just 51 seconds left

in the third period.

Before the game, we had a

players-only meeting, Brittain said.

Im a new guy on the team, but I

just said that if the skaters skate,

the passers pass and the shooters

shoot basically, if we just do our

job were going to be fine.

I was impressed when Coach

Matvichuk came in before thegame and said, Im going to leave

it up to you guys. And he left,

and we talked and it was a

great talk. Even though

it took three periods to

get the game tied and

a shootout to win it,

I really thought we

were going to win that

game.

I havent been with the team that

long, but this was an emotional win,

a great win. We needed a win after

the way wed been playing and now

we need to build on this.

Brittain, acquired by the Mavs

from Kalamazoo earlier in the week,

scored the first goal of the game. His

second goal came after Matvichuk

pulled goalie Mike Clemente from

the net with 1:21 left.

Honestly, the puck came my way

and I was able to shoot it and getthe game-tying goal, Brittain said.

When I got traded here, I heard a

lot about the Mavericks and Coach

Matvichuk, and it was all good.

And I heard a lot about the fans,

and having that many fans standing

and cheering for you late in the (4-3

shootout win) game made it easy to

maintain your energy level.

We can thank our fans for helping

us win that game. Im still the newguy, but I love it here. I cant think of

a better place to play.

Bill Althaus is an award-winning

columnist and sports writer for

The Examiner. He is a past winner

of the CHLs Media Service Award

and has been the Mavericks beat

writer since they came to town in

2009. You can find his stories at

www.examiner.net.

PLAYER PRO FIL E:JOSH B RITTAIN

Josh Brittain | November 23 Missouri Mavericks vs. Quad City Mallards

2014 Missouri Mavericks

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

12/16

12

Name:Sebastian Geoffrion

Number:10

Position:Forward

Shoots:Left

Height:510

Weight:190

Hometown:Brentwood, TNDate of Birth:7/26/1989

Name:Jared Brown

Number:11

Position:Forward

Shoots:Right

Height:510

Weight:195

Hometown:Gardner, KSDate of Birth:2/21/1986

Name:Evan Vossen

Number:12

Position:Forward

Shoots:Left

Height:60

Weight: 190

Hometown:Swift Current, SK

Date of Birth:9/12/1986

Name:Josh Brittain

Number:13

Position:Forward

Shoots:Left

Height:65

Weight: 230

Hometown:Milton, ONT


Name:Martin Lee

Number:17

Position:Defenseman

Shoots:Left

Height:64

Weight:225Hometown:Toronto, ON


Name:Lindsay Sparks

Number: 19

Position:Forward

Shoots: Right

Height:59

Weight:170Hometown:Oakville, ONT

Date of Birth: 8/8/1990

Name:Steven Tarasuk

Number:20

Position:Defenseman

Shoots:Right

Height:510

Weight:181Hometown:Thornhill, ONT


Name:Chris Crane

Number:21

Position:Forward

Shoots:Right

Height:61

Weight:193Hometown:West Chester, OH


Name: Ryan Hill

Number:2

Position:Defenseman

Shoots:Left

Height:63

Weight:210

Hometown:Hermantown, MNDate of Birth:4/19/1988

Name:Dallas Ehrhardt

Number:4

Position:Defenseman

Shoots:Left

Height:64

Weight:226

Hometown:Calgary, ABDate of Birth:7/31/1992

2014 - 2015 MISSOURI M AVERI CKS

TEAM ROSTER

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

13/16

13

Name:Brendan Rempel

Number:24

Position:Defenseman

Shoots:Right

Height:63

Weight:220

Hometown:Willington, CTDate of Birth:4/24/1991

Name:Scott Langdon

Number:25

Position:Defenseman

Shoots:Right

Height:62

Weight:215

Hometown:Ancaster, ONDate of Birth:1/6/1985

Name:Andrew Courtney

Number:27

Position:Forward

Shoots: Right

Height:63

Weight:200

Hometown:Belleville, ONDate of Birth:6/8/1985

Name:Alex Lepkowski

Number:28

Position: Defenseman

Shoots:Right

Height:64

Weight:210

Hometown:Buffalo, NYDate of Birth:4/8/1993

Name: Maxime Legace

Number: 32

Position:Goaltender

Catches: Left

Height:62

Weight:180

Hometown:Longueuil, PQDate of Birth:1/12/1993

Name:Mike Clemente

Number:35

Position: Goalie

Catches:Left

Height:62

Weight:200

Hometown:Great Falls, VADate of Birth:1/9/1990

Name:John-Scott Dickson

Number:40

Position:Forward

Shoots:Right

Height:63

Weight: 214

Hometown:North York, ON


Name:Jack Downing

Number:41

Position:Forward

Shoots:Right

Height:63

Weight:210

Hometown:New Canaan, CT


Name:Sebastien Thinel

Number:43

Position:Forward

Shoots:Left

Height:61

Weight: 187Hometown:Saint-Jerome, PQ


Name:Ryley Grantham

Number:71

Position:Forward

Shoots:Left

Height:63

Weight:207Hometown:Hanna, AB


Name:David Rutherford

Number:91

Position:Forward

Shoots:Right

Height:59

Weight:180Hometown:Lander, BC


Scan here for the updated roster

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

14/16

14

FREQUEN TLY ASKE D QUESTION S

What is the puck made of?

The puck is made of vulcanized rubber and is three inches in diameter and one inch

thick, weighing about six ounces. It is frozen before entering play to make it bounceresistant.

What about deflections?

Deflections arent just luck. Players practice redirecting shots by standing at the side of the

net and knocking a shot from the outside past the goalie into another area of the goal.

How thick is the ice?

The ice is approximately 3/4 thick and is usually kept at 16 degrees Fahrenheit for the

proper hardness. The thicker the sheet of ice becomes, the softer and slower it is.

What are the standard dimensions of the rink?The standard is 200 by 85, although some do vary.

Can the puck be kicked in for a goal?

Not intentionally. However, if a puck is deflected off a skate or off a players body and

no overt attempt is made to throw it or kick it in, a goal is allowed.

Who gets credited for an assist?

The last player or players (no more than two) who touch the puck prior to the goal

scorer are awarded assists. For example, if player A passes to player B who passes to

player C who scores a goal, players A and B get assists.

Why do goalies frequently come out of in front of their net?

Usually when a goalie leaves the area immediately in front of the goal, it is to reduce

the shooting area, cut down the angle of the shooter or for the offensive player to

release his shot before he would like to. After coming out of the net, the goalie is

usually backing up slowly in an attempt to get the shooter to commit himself first.

Why doesnt the referee stop fights?

First, it is his job to watch what is going on and determine who should be penalized.

Also, it is quite hazardous in close during a fight and because he is in sole control of

the game, he has to protect himself from injury.

How are the markings - the red and blue lines, goal lines, crease and face-

off circles - applied to the ice?

The ice is built up to a half-inch thickness by spraying water over the concrete floor,

which has the freezing pipes embedded into it. Then the markings are painted on,

after which additional water is sprayed to coat the markings and build the ice to the

prescribed thickness.

Are all sticks alike?

Far from it. Just as baseball players have individually personalized bats, so, too, do

hockey players have their own patterned sticks. Flexibility, the angle of the blade,

weight, etc., vary from player to player.

T E, Your Mavericks News SourceCall 816-350-6302 to subscribe!

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

15/16

15

8/10/2019 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

16/16

16

2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2

Documents

Transcript of 2014/2015 Mavericks Issue #2