The 2012–13 Missouri Mavericks season is the fourth season of the Central Hockey League (CHL) franchise in Independence, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri.
Off-season On May 24, 2012, the Mavericks extended Head Coach Scott Hillman's contract for two additional seasons through the 2013–14 season.
On July 31, 2012, the Mavericks announced an agreement with Entercom to have all 66 games for the 2012-13 season broadcast on radio on 1660 KUDL.
On September 8, 2012, the Mavericks announced the renewal of their affiliation agreement with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League for the 2012–13 season.
On October 19, 2012, the day of the Mavericks' first Regular Season game against the Denver Cutthroats, the team announced Sebastien Thinel as the team's Captain and Ryan Jardine, Dave Pszenyczny, and David Simoes as Alternate Captains.
Regular season
On March 17, 2013, with a 3–1 win over the Quad City Mallards, the Mavericks clinched their fourth consecutive berth in the 2013 Central Hockey League Ray Miron President's Cup Playoffs. It was announced on March 24, 2013, that the Mavericks clinched the 5th seed and would play the 4th-seeded Rapid City Rush in the first round of the playoffs.
Playoffs On April 23, 2013, the Mavericks' 2012–13 season ended with a 7–3 loss to the Allen Americans on the road in Allen, Texas in Game 7 of the Ray Miron President's Cup Playoffs Semifinals.
2013 Central Hockey League Ray Miron President's Cup Playoffs Ray Miron President's Cup Playoffs Opening Round vs. #4 Rapid City Rush (Best-of-Seven Series) (Home: 3-0; Road: 1-2) # Date Opponent Score OT Decision Series 1 March 29 @ Rapid City Rush 3-0 Tim Boron 0-1 2 March 30 @ Rapid City Rush 3-1 Tim Boron 0-2 3 April 3 Rapid City Rush 3-2 OT Mathieu Corbeil 1-2 4 April 5 Rapid City Rush 4-2 Mike Clemente 2-2 5 April 6 Rapid City Rush 5-2 Mike Clemente 3-2 6 April 10 @ Rapid City Rush 5-1 Mathieu Corbeil 4-2 Ray Miron President's Cup Playoffs Semifinals vs. #1 Allen Americans (Best-of-Seven Series) (Home: 1-2; Road: 2-2) # Date Opponent Score OT Decision Series 1 April 14 @ Allen Americans 5-1 Mathieu Corbeil 1-0 2 April 15 @ Allen Americans 4-1 Aaron Dell 1-1 3 April 17 Allen Americans 3-2 OT Aaron Dell 1-2 4 April 19 Allen Americans 8-4 Aaron Dell 1-3 5 April 20 Allen Americans 3-2 OT Mike Clemente 2-3 6 April 22 @ Allen Americans 6-2 Mike Clemente 3-3 7 April 23 @ Allen Americans 7-3 Aaron Dell 3-4
Awards, records, and milestones
Awards and records PlayerAward/Record Missouri Mavericks CHL Awards (2012-13 Season): CHL Franchise of the Year CHL Ticket Sales Franchise of the Year CHL Group Sales Franchise of the Year CHL Corporate Partnership Team of the Year Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best Team Uniforms (Overall) Best Game Notes Best Use of Social Media Best Mascot (Mac) Best On-Ice Promotions 2nd Place: Best Fans Best Ice Surface Best Team Website 3rd Place Best Press Box Best Booster Club Sebastien Thinel Central Hockey League's Most valuable player (2012-13 season) Named to 2012-13 Season All-CHL Team. Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best Overall Player Best Playmaker Most Valuable to His Team Most Gentlemanly Player 3rd Place: Best on Power Play Jeff Pierce Oakley CHL Player of The Week (Period ending October 21, 2012). In 2 games, he had 6 Points (on 3 Goals and 3 Assists) with a +2 Plus-Minus. Mike Clemente 50/50 Central CHL Rookie of The Month (October 2012). In 3 games, he had a 2-0-1 record with a 3.01 GAA and a Save Percentage of 0.910. CHL Player of The Week (week ending January 6, 2013). In 3 games, he had a 3-0 record with a 0.97 GAA, 50 Saves, and a Save Percentage of 0.972. Mathieu CorbeilOakley CHL Goaltender of The Week (Period ended November 25, 2012). In 2 games, he had a 2-0-0 record with a 1.00 GAA, 50 Saves, and a Save Percentage of 0.962. Andrew Courtney Oakley CHL Player of The Week (Period ending December 9, 2012). In 2 games, he had 6 Points (on 4 Goals and 2 Assists) with a +3 Plus-Minus. Kellan Tochkin 50/50 Central CHL Rookie of The Month (February 2012). In 12 games, he had 17 Points (on 6 Goals and 11 Assists) with a +5 Plus-Minus. Dave Pszenyczny Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 3rd Place: Best Defensive Defenseman Colt King Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best Bodychecker 2nd Place: Best Power Forward 3rd Place Best Fighter (Heavyweight) David Simoes Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 2nd Place: Best Fighter (Pound for Pound) John-Scott Dickson Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 3rd Place: Most Gentlemanly Player Kenton Miller Oakley CHL Player of The Week (Week ending March 25, 2013). In 2 games, he had 8 Points (on 5 Goals and 3 Assists) with a +2 Plus-Minus. 50/50 Central CHL Rookie of The Month (March 2013). In 15 games, he had 16 Points (on 11 Goals and 5 Assists) with an Even Plus-Minus. Bob Rennison CHL Awards (2012-13 Season): CHL Broadcaster of the Year Steve Garrett Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best PA Announcer Brent Thiessen CHL Awards (2012-13 Season): Brad Treliving CHL Executive of the Year Independence Events CenterCentral Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 3rd Place: Best Arena Independence, MissouriCentral Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Most Attractive Place to Play
Transactions
Player Signings/Acquisitions off Waivers/Activated from League Suspension Player Former team DateColt KingSheffield SteelersMay 14, 2012John-Scott DicksonRe-SignedJune 4, 2012Dave PszenycznyRe-SignedJune 4, 2012David SimoesRe-SignedJune 4, 2012Brandon SmithRe-signedJune 22, 2012Matt McCreadyRe-signedJune 22, 2012Derek LeBlancRe-signedJune 22, 2012Sebastien ThinelRe-signedJuly 19, 2012B.J. O'BrienRe-signedJuly 19, 2012Jamie VanderVeekenCardiff DevilsJuly 19, 2012Brian BicekEvansville IceMenJuly 31, 2012Blake ForsythRapid City RushJuly 31, 2012Austin LeeMinnesota State University, MankatoAugust 22, 2012Jason DixonRio Grande Valley Killer BeesAugust 22, 2012Ryan JardineRe-SignedSeptember 8, 2012Jordan ForemanGwinnett GladiatorsSeptember 8, 2012Kyle MoirEindhoven KemphanenOctober 1, 2012Tyler MoirWheeling NailersOctober 1, 2012Matt KrugToledo WalleyeOctober 3, 2012Jeff PierceCardiff DevilsOctober 3, 2012Aaron SchwartzUtah GrizzliesOctober 10, 2012Try-Out AgreementAustin LeeMissouri MavericksNovember 1, 2012Andrew CourtneyGreenville Road WarriorsNovember 7, 2012Josh TurnbullToledo WalleyeNovember 23, 2012Evan VossenUtah GrizzliesNovember 24, 2012Colten HayesFort Wayne KometsNovember 27, 2012Kyle AtkinsPensacola Ice FlyersNovember 29, 2012Austin LeeMissouri MavericksNovember 29, 2012Jared LavenderEvansville IceMenDecember 28, 2012Trevor BattyAberdeen CougarsJanuary 19, 2013Jed OrtmeyerMinnesota WildJanuary 25, 2013J.P. TestwuideAbbotsford HeatJanuary 25, 2013Robert AndrewsJanuary 25, 2013Trevor KellActivated from suspension by the Central Hockey LeagueJanuary 26, 2013Taylor VichorekIdaho SteelheadsJanuary 31, 2013Robert AndrewsMissouri MavericksFebruary 1, 2013Michael UvodichEvansville IceMenFebruary 1, 2013Jesse PerrinActivated from suspension by the Central Hockey LeagueFebruary 9, 2013J.P. TestwuideActivated from Team SuspensionFebruary 18, 2013Brock WilsonNottingham PanthersFebruary 20, 2013Jordan CrudoFlorida Atlantic UniversityFebruary 22, 2013Ryan DanielsWilfrid Laurier UniversityFebruary 26, 2013J.P. TestwuideActivated from Team SuspensionMarch 1, 2013Kellan TochkinActivated by Central Hockey League from 1 game league suspensionMarch 4, 2013Joshua HepditchAllen AmericansMarch 7, 2013Eric MelandPrinceton UniversityMarch 15, 2013J.P. TestwuideActivated from Team SuspensionMarch 22, 2013Evan ZychCollege of The Holy CrossMarch 26, 2013Jason ShawSaginaw SpiritCa. April 18, 2013
Free Agency Losses/Waivings/Player Retirements/Placements on Team Suspension/Suspended by League Player Free Agency Loss (New Team)/Waived (New Team)/Placed on Team Suspension (New Team)/Retired DateEd McGraneFree Agent (Brûleurs de Loups)May 8, 2012 Charlie EffingerFree Agent (Fort Wayne Komets)July 19, 2012 Dale MahovskyFree Agent (Evansville IceMen)September 24, 2012Brad WalchFree Agent (Reading Royals)August 17, 2012Cole RuweFree Agent (Mississippi Surge)August 27, 2012Kris HoggFree Agent (Fife Flyers)August 2012Andrew CourtneyFree Agent (Connecticut Whale)Brad GoodFree Agent (Orlando Solar Bears)September 26, 2012Kevin NobleFree Agent (Greenville Road Warriors)September 28, 2012Patrick SchaferFree Agent (Greenville Road Warriors)September 28, 2012B.J. O'BrienWaived (Augusta RiverHawks)October 8, 2012Kyle MoirWaivedOctober 12, 2012Tyler MoirWaived (Sylvan Lake Admirals)October 12, 2012Aaron SchwartzWaived (Viggbyholms IK)October 13, 2012Jordan ForemanWaived (Clarenville Caribous)October 18, 2012Jason DixonWaived (Quad City Mallards)October 18, 2012Lukáš BohunickýFree Agent (BK Mladá Boleslav)October 19, 2012Austin LeeWaived (Missouri Mavericks)Re-signed by the Missouri Mavericks on November 1, 2012October 30, 2012Tristin LlewellynFree Agent (Fayetteville FireAntz)Austin LeeWaived (Missouri Mavericks)November 5, 2012Jamie VanderVeekenWaived (Rapid City Rush)November 26, 2012Matt KrugWaived(Evansville IceMen)December 6, 2012Austin LeeWaived (Augusta RiverHawks)December 23, 2012Kyle AtkinsWaivedJanuary 5, 2013Colten HayesPlaced on Team Suspension (Stockton Thunder)January 8, 2013Trevor BattyWaivedJanuary 20, 2013Trevor KellSuspended by Central Hockey LeagueThe Central Hockey League's reasoning for suspending Trevor Kell for 1 game was that he made "unnecessary, avoidable and dangerous contact" with an opposing player during a line change in a game against the Rapid City Rush.January 23, 2013Robert AndrewsWaivedJanuary 26, 2013Jed OrtmeyerPlaced on Team Suspension (San Antonio Rampage)January 29, 2013J.P. TestwuidePlaced on Team SuspensionJanuary 29, 2013Michael UvodichWaivedFebruary 2, 2013Taylor VichorekWaivedFebruary 4, 2013Robert AndrewsWaivedFebruary 6, 2013Jesse PerrinSuspended by Central Hockey LeagueThe Central Hockey League's reasoning for suspending Jesse Perrin for 1 game "as a result of receiving a match penalty in Tuesday's game at Quad City. Perrin was given a major penalty for an 'illegal check to the head' infraction that is accompanied by the match penalty".February 8, 2013Josh TurnbullPlaced on Team Suspension (Fife Flyers)January 29, 2013J.P. TestwuidePlaced on Team SuspensionFebruary 20, 2013Jordan CrudoWaivedFebruary 25, 2013Brock WilsonWaivedFebruary 27, 2013Kellan TochkinSuspended by Central Hockey League for 1 gameMarch 3, 2013Ryan DanielsPlaced on Team Suspension (Kalamazoo Wings)March 6, 2013J.P. TestwuidePlaced on Team SuspensionMarch 7, 2013Jared LavenderWaived (Fort Worth Brahmas)March 24, 2013
Trades November 5, 2012 To Arizona Sundogs: Derek LeBlanc To Missouri: Future Considerations December 13, 2012 To Arizona Sundogs: Brian Bicek, Matt McCready To Missouri: Kyle Hood, Jesse Perrin January 3, 2013 To Arizona Sundogs: Jeff Pierce To Missouri: Future Considerations
Player Transfers to/from Affiliate Team or On Loan from Non-Affiliate Team