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2014-15 GAME DAY PROGRAM
ISSUE 2 2014-15 SEASON
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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
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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
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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
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
IND
6:35
TUL
7:35
FTW
6:30
NOVEMBER
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 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
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 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
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 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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
Date of Birth:1/3/1990
Name:Martin Lee
Number:17
Position:Defenseman
Shoots:Left
Height:64
Weight:225Hometown:Toronto, ON
Date of Birth:3/30/1998
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
Date of Birth:11/1/1989
Name:Chris Crane
Number:21
Position:Forward
Shoots:Right
Height:61
Weight:193Hometown:West Chester, OH
Date of Birth:12/2/1991
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
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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
Date of Birth:4/10/1984
Name:Jack Downing
Number:41
Position:Forward
Shoots:Right
Height:63
Weight:210
Hometown:New Canaan, CT
Date of Birth:1/24/1989
Name:Sebastien Thinel
Number:43
Position:Forward
Shoots:Left
Height:61
Weight: 187Hometown:Saint-Jerome, PQ
Date of Birth:3/24/1981
Name:Ryley Grantham
Number:71
Position:Forward
Shoots:Left
Height:63
Weight:207Hometown:Hanna, AB
Date of Birth:1/7/1988
Name:David Rutherford
Number:91
Position:Forward
Shoots:Right
Height:59
Weight:180Hometown:Lander, BC
Date of Birth:4/30/1987
Scan here for the updated roster
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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.
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