Cade Borchardt

ECHL: Cade Borchardt Heads Overseas

The Kansas City Mavericks can’t win for losing this past week, suffering another loss. They first suffered a significant loss to the Toledo Walleye in the Kelly Cup Playoffs third round. Now, Cade Borchardt has signed a contract for the 2025-26 season with Kalevan Pallo (KalPa), part of the Finnish Liiga. The Liiga has 16 […]

ECHL Western Conference Finals – Recap Game 5: Kansas City Mavericks vs. Toledo Walleye

Saturday night in Ohio, two teams meet for what could be the final time of the season. The Toledo Walleye host the Kansas City Mavericks for game five of the Western Conference Finals. Toledo leads the series 3–1 and sits just one win away from a return to the Kelly Cup Finals. A victory in […]

ECHL Western Conference Finals – Game 3 Recap: Kansas City Mavericks vs Toledo Walleye

The Kansas City Mavericks came into Game 3 with their backs against the wall—and played like it. After dropping the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, the Mavericks responded with urgency, scoring five times and riding a red-hot power play to a 5–2 win over the Toledo Walleye. The series now stands at […]

ECHL Western Conference Finals – Game 2 Recap: Toledo Walleye vs Kansas City Mavericks

In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Toledo took a 2-0 lead in the series after defeating Kansas City 2-0 on May 15, 2025. They followed that performance with another win in Game 2, securing a 4-3 victory over the Mavericks and extending their series lead to 2-0. Both teams battled fiercely in a […]

ECHL: All-ECHL First and Second Teams Announced

The ECHL announced continued handing out awards on Thursday as they announced their All-ECHL First and Second teams. Yesterday, they announced the All-Rookie Team. All-ECHL First Team F-Brandon Hawkins (Toledo Walleye)– Brandon Hawkins has been named to the All-ECHL First Team for the third straight season. Hawkins, 30, is putting up impressive numbers for the […]

ECHL Series Preview: Rapid City Rush vs. Kansas City Mavericks | 04/02-04/05/2025

The Rapid City Rush traveling to Independence, Missouri this week to take on the Kansas City Mavericks in their penultimate series of the 2024-25 season. With the Kansas City Mavericks having clinched a playoff spot and Rapid City being officially eliminated from playoff contention, the Rush and Mavericks will be playing for pride this series. […]

ECHL Game Recap: Idaho Steelheads vs Kansas City Mavericks | 03/08/2025

The Kansas City Mavericks ended the three-game series against the Idaho Steelheads with a win, snapping a two-game losing streak after losing 5-0 on Wednesday night and 6-2 on Friday night. Alex Aslanidis started in goal for the Mavericks, marking his second appearance with the team and his first start since joining earlier in the […]

ECHL Game Recap: Idaho Steelheads vs Kansas City Mavericks | 03/07/2025

Friday night, the Kansas City Mavericks faced the Idaho Steelheads at home at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri, for the second time this season, hoping to secure a win after the Steelheads shut out the Mavericks 5-0 on Wednesday night. The Mavericks were seeking revenge and two points to add to their Mountain Division standings. […]

ECHL Game Recap: Kansas City Mavericks vs Wichita Thunder | 03/01/2025

On Saturday, the Kansas City Mavericks faced off against the Wichita Thunder at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas, securing an overtime win. Saturday’s game was the seventh meeting for the season. Victor Ostman started in the goal for the Mavericks with 20 wins under his belt, a 2.47 goals against average (GAA,) and a […]

ECHL Game Recap: Utah Grizzlies vs Kansas City Mavericks | 02/26/2025

The Kansas City Mavericks meet up with the Utah Grizzlies at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri, for the sixth matchup this season. The Mavericks hold first place in the Mountain Division standings and hope to maintain their seven-point advantage. Starting in the net for the Mavericks is Victor Ostman, with 2.46 goals against average […]