The 2013–14 Missouri Mavericks season is the fifth season of the Central Hockey League (CHL) franchise in Independence, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri.
Off-season
On July 11, 2013, the Mavericks announced the renewal of their affiliation agreement with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League.
Regular season
On February 8, 2014, claim solo first place in the 2013–14 Central Hockey League Regular Season standings with a 6-3 win over the Allen Americans and a loss by the Rapid City Rush to the Denver Cutthroats On March 5, 2014, after a 5–2 win against the Quad City Mallards, the Mavericks were the first team in the Central Hockey League to clinch a berth in the 2013–14 Central Hockey League Playoffs. On March 25, 2014, after an 8–0 victory over the St. Charles Chill, the Mavericks, for the first time in team history, won the 2013–14 Governor's Cup for the best regular season record in the Central Hockey League.
Playoffs On April 15, 2013, the #1-seeded Mavericks' 2013–14 season ended with a 4–3 Double Overtime loss to the #8-seeded Arizona Sundogs at home in Independence in Game 6 of the Ray Miron President's Cup Playoffs Opening round. This series loss was the first time the Mavericks have been eliminated from the playoffs by a lower-seeded team.
2013 Central Hockey League Ray Miron President's Cup Playoffs 2013–14 Ray Miron President's Cup Playoffs Opening Round vs. #8 Arizona Sundogs (Best-of-Seven Series) (Home: 1–2; Road: 1–2) # Date Opponent Score OT Decision Series 1 April 4, 2014 Arizona Sundogs 5–3 Shane Owen 1–0 2 April 6, 2014 Arizona Sundogs 4–3 Andrew Engelage 1–1 3 April 9, 2014 @ Arizona Sundogs 3–1 Andrew Engelage 1–2 4 April 11, 2014 @ Arizona Sundogs 3–1 Shane Owen 2–2 5 April 12, 2014 @ Arizona Sundogs 4–3 2OT Andrew Engelage 2–3 6 April 15, 2014 Arizona Sundogs 4–3 2OT Andrew Engelage 4–2
Awards, records, and milestones
Player/Team Award/RecordMissouri MavericksOn February 8, 2014, claim solo first place in the 2013-14 Central Hockey League Regular Season standings with a 6-3 win over the Allen Americans and a loss by the Rapid City Rush to the Denver Cutthroats After a 5-2 win against the Quad City Mallards on March 5, 2014, the Mavericks were the first team in the Central Hockey League to clinch a berth in the 2013-14 Central Hockey League Playoffs. After an 8-0 victory over the St. Charles Chill on March 25, 2014, the Mavericks, for the first time in team history, won the 2013–14 Governor's Cup for the best regular season record in the Central Hockey League. 2013-14 Central Hockey League Franchise of The Year Central Hockey League 2013–14 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best Mascot ("Mac") Best On-Ice Promotions Best Fans Toughest Building to Win In (Independence Events Center) Best Team Website 2nd Place: Best Game Notes Best Use of Social Media 3rd Place: Best Training/Equipment Staff Most Skilled Team Best Arena (Independence Events Center) Best Team Uniforms (Overall) Best Arena Music (Independence Events Center) Best City (Independence, Missouri) Best Booster ClubShane Owen2013-14 Season Central Hockey League All-CHL Team Central Hockey League 2013-14 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 3rd Place: Best Goaltender in Shootouts CHL Oakley Goaltender of The Week (Week prior to November 5, 2013) CHL Oakley Goaltender of The Week (Week prior to November 12, 2013) Oakley Central Hockey League Goaltender of The Week (Week prior to December 23, 2013) Oakley Central Hockey League Goaltender of The Week (Week ended December 31, 2013) Warrior Central Hockey League Goaltender of The Month (December 2013)Dave PszenycznyOakley Central Hockey League Player of The Week (Week prior to December 23, 2013)Henrik Ødegaard2013-14 Season Central Hockey League All-Rookie Team Named to Norway men's national ice hockey team for the 2014 Winter OlympicsSebastien ThinelOn February 14, 2014, Thinel scores in 300th goal in the Central Hockey League, becoming only the 6th player in league history to score 300 goals. During a 5-2 win against the Quad City Mallards on March 5, 2014, Thinel became only the third player in Central Hockey League history to score 900 career Points in the Central Hockey League. In a game against the Brampton Beast on March 16, 2014, Thinel climbed to second place on the All-Time Central Hockey League Assist list with 602 Assists. Central Hockey League 2013-14 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best Playmaker Best Shooter in Shootouts 2nd Place: Best on Power Play 3rd Place: Best Overall Player Most Valuable to His TeamScott HillmanIn a 4-3 win against the St. Charles Chill on January 30, 2014, Hillman coached in his 300th Central Hockey League Game. Central Hockey League 2013-14 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 2nd Place: Best CoachÉric CastonguayIn a game against the Quad City Mallards on March 23, 2014, Castonguay set a Mavericks single-season franchise record of 31 Goals, which itself would ultimately be broken later that same season by Andrew Courtney, who ended the season with 34 Goals. Central Hockey League 2013-14 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 2nd Place: Most Gentlemanly PlayerTrevor KellCentral Hockey League 2013-14 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 2nd Place: Most Underrated Player 3rd Place: Best Defensive ForwardJohn-Scott DicksonCentral Hockey League 2013-14 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best Penalty KillerEvan VossenCentral Hockey League 2013-14 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 3rd Place: Best Penalty KillerMatt Stephenson2013-14 Season Central Hockey League All-CHL Team Central Hockey League 2013-14 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best Defensive DefensemanColt KingCentral Hockey League 2013-14 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best Fighter (Heavyweight) Best Power Forward 2nd Place: Best BodycheckerAndrew CourtneySet the Mavericks's single-season team record for Goals, ending the season with 34 of them. Central Hockey League 2013-14 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 2nd Place: Best Power ForwardMike RamsayCentral Hockey League 2013-14 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Most Gentlemanly PlayerSteve GarrettCentral Hockey League 2013-14 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best PA AnnouncerBill Murray (Team Trainer)During a game against the Quad City Mallards on February 26, 2014, Murray, in spite of being a non-player, was ejected from the game on the basis of "Obscene Language" and "Game Misconduct" and was assessed 38 Penalty Minutes in the process.
Transactions
Player signings and acquisitions off of waivers Player Former team DateSebastien ThinelRe-SignedJune 13, 2013John-Scott DicksonRe-SignedJune 13, 2013Dave PszenycznyRe-SignedJune 13, 2013Andrew CourtneyRe-SignedJune 13, 2013Colt KingRe-SignedJuly 18, 2013Evan VossenRe-SignedJuly 18, 2013Kyle HoodRe-SignedAugust 1, 2013Trevor KellRe-SignedAugust 1, 2013Mike RamsaySparta SarpsborgAugust 6, 2013Shane OwenUtah GrizzliesAugust 6, 2013Colten HayesStockton ThunderAugust 13, 2013Matt StephensonSheffield SteelersAugust 13, 2013Tyler CurrierThe University of Alaska AnchorageAugust 23, 2013Anders FranzonThe University of VermontAugust 23, 2013Joe HoweIdaho SteelheadsSeptember 12, 2013Erno SuomalainenSportSeptember 12, 2013Rob KleebaumLas Vegas WranglersSeptember 12, 2013Éric CastonguayDragons de RouenSeptember 21, 2013Shawn CourtneyAdrian CollegeSeptember 21, 2013Joseph HarcharikMississippi SurgeOctober 2, 2013Devin ManthaUniversity of Wisconsin–Eau ClaireOctober 2, 2013Christian FosseRingerike IHKOctober 2, 2013Michal PastorTopeka RoadRunnersOctober 2, 2013Saverio PosaChicago WolvesOctober 3, 2013Cody CrichtonChicago WolvesOctober 3, 2013Obi AdubaQuad City MallardsOctober 25, 2013Erno SuomalainenMissouri MavericksDecember 18, 2013Brandon SmithMissouri MavericksDecember 31, 2013Evan ZychDordrecht LionsJanuary 19, 2014Bobby AndrewsMissouri MavericksJanuary 31, 2014Jeff BuvinowArizona SundogsFebruary 2, 2014Pete MassarThe University of VermontApril 12, 2014
Free agency loses, waivers and retirements Player Free Agency Loss (New Team)/Waived (New Team)/Placed on Team Suspension (New Team)/Retired DateKellan TochkinRejoined Parent Club (Vancouver Canucks)End of 2012-13 seasonBrandon SmithFree AgentEnd of 2012-13 seasonBlake ForsythFree AgentEnd of 2012-13 seasonJesse PerrinFree Agent (Bentley Generals) End of 2012-13 seasonJoshua HepditchFree AgentEnd of 2012-13 seasonMike ClementeRejoined Parent Club (Springfield Falcons)End of 2012-13 seasonJ.P. TestwuideFree AgentEnd of 2012-13 seasonDavid SimoesRetirementMarch 22, 2013Evan ZychFree Agent (Dordrecht Lions)June 5, 2013Mathieu CorbeilFree Agent (Utica Comets)July 18, 2013Eric MelandFree Agent (HC ’05 Banská Bystrica)July 31, 2013Ryan JardineFree Agent (Cornwall River Kings)August 1, 2013Riley EmmersonFree Agent (St. Charles Chill)September 17, 2013Kenton MillerFree Agent (Utah Grizzlies)September 19, 2013Devin ManthaReleased (Mississippi RiverKings)October 2, 2013Joseph HarcharikReleased (Crocodiles Hamburg)October 9, 2013Michal PastorReleased (HK Dukla Michalovce)October 10, 2013Christian FosseReleased (Ringerike IHK)October 14, 2013Shawn CourtneyReleasedOctober 14, 2013Erno SuomalainenWaivedOctober 25, 2013Joe HowePlaced on Team Suspension (Cincinnati Cyclones)December 16, 2013Brandon SmithWaivedJanuary 7, 2014Bobby AndrewsWaivedFebruary 2, 2014Evan ZychWaived (Mississippi Surge)February 11, 2014
Trades
Transfers and on loan players Player To/From Affiliate Team Date Shane Owen to Chicago Wolves August 6, 2013 Colten Hayes to Chicago Wolves September 25, 2013 Anders Franzon to Chicago Wolves September 25, 2013 Henrik Ødegaard from Chicago Wolves October 10, 2013 Shane Owen from Chicago Wolves Colten Hayes from Chicago Wolves Anders Franzon from Chicago Wolves Dean Moore from Mississippi Surge January 25, 2014 Dean Moore to Mississippi Surge February 5, 2014 Henrik Ødegaard to Chicago Wolves April 18, 2014 Éric Castonguay to Chicago Wolves April 18, 2014
Player suspensions or placed on leave Player Team Suspension (New Team, If Applicable)/League Suspension (Number of Games)/Granted Leave to Join National Team Date Placed on Suspension/Granted LeaveDate Activated from Suspension/Returned from LeaveDave PszenycznyLeague Suspension (3 games) October 29, 2013 November 3, 2013Colt KingLeague Suspension (3 games) October 29, 2013 November 3, 2013Dave PszenycznyLeague Suspension (3 games) November 16, 2013 November 23, 2013Andrew CourtneyLeague Suspension (2 games) November 30, 2013 December 6, 2013Colt KingLeague Suspension (7 games) December 12, 2013December 29, 2013Saverio PosaTeam Suspension (Player Left Team to Continue Education)December 23, 2013Kyle HoodTeam Suspension (Player Left Team to Start Career Outside of Hockey)December 23, 2013Henrik ØdegaardGranted Leave to Join National Team (Norway)December 16, 2013December 26, 2013Matt StephensonLeague Suspension (1 game) January 11, 2014 January 14, 2014Dave PszenycznyLeague Suspension (3 games) January 19, 2014 January 26, 2014Henrik ØdegaardGranted leave by league to join Norway for the 2014 Winter Olympics February 2, 2014 February 24, 2014Andrew CourtneyLeague Suspension (2 games) February 11, 2014 February 15, 2014Mike RamsayGranted leave by league February 28, 2014 March 4, 2014Jeff BuvinowGranted leave by league March 14, 2014 March 16, 2014Henrik ØdegaardGranted leave by league March 25, 2014 March 28, 2014Sebastien ThinelLeague Suspension (1 game) April 12, 2014 April 13, 2014
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