Jack LaFontaine

ECHL: Celebrating National Goalie Week

This week marks the NHL’s National Goalie Week, shining a spotlight on the fact that although the role of a goaltender may appear straightforward – preventing the puck from going in the net – the skills and approach required by these athletes are quite complex. Netminders rely on a combination of mental and physical finesse […]

ECHL Kelly Cup Finals Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs Kansas City Mavericks Game 3 | 06/05/2024

The Florida Everblades and Kansas City Mavericks matched up in Game 3 of the Kelly Cup Finals in Estero on Wednesday Night. Coming into Wednesday Night, the series had shifted to Florida, but despite the Everblades having home ice for three of the final five games, Kansas City has been great on the road, winning […]

ECHL: Why The Kansas City Mavericks Need To Start Jack LaFontaine In Game 3

The Kansas City Mavericks have a great goaltending tandem of Cale Morris and Jack LaFontaine during the regular season and throughout the first three rounds of the Kelly Cup Playoffs, but heading into Game 3 and the series tied at one game apiece in the Kelly Cup Finals, the Mavericks need to go back to […]

PHOTOS: Florida Everblades vs. Kansas City Mavericks – 05/31/2024

INDEPENDENCE, Mo.- The Kansas City Mavericks, winner of the ECHL’s Brabham Cup for being the points leader in the regular season, and the Florida Everblades met on Friday night at the Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Mo., for game one of the 2024 Kelly Cup Finals. The Everblades are going for a third consecutive Kelly Cup […]

ECHL Kelly Cup Finals: Florida Everblades vs. Kansas City Mavericks Game 2 | 06/01/2024

Independence, Mo.- The Kansas City Mavericks were looking for redemption on Saturday night in game two of the Kelly Cup Finals against the Florida Everblades. The Mavericks lost the night before, 8-1, in which the Everblades found their offense, and the Mavericks left theirs in the locker room. 5,807 fans, an increase of almost 500 from […]

ECHL Kelly Cup Finals Preview: Kansas City Mavericks vs. Florida Everblades

The teams are set for the ECHL’s 2024 Kelly Cup Finals as the Florida Everblades won their divisional series against the Adirondack Thunder on Tuesday night, 4-3 in game six. Their opponent, the Kansas City Mavericks, locked up the Western Division Championship against the Toledo Walleye on Monday night, 7-1 in game six. This series […]

ECHL Western Conference Final Recap: Kansas City Mavericks Vs Toledo Walleye Game 6 | 05/27/2024

The Mavericks and Walleye engaged in a thrilling game six on Monday afternoon. The stakes were high, with a win for Kansas City potentially propelling them to the Kelly Cup Final. At the same time, a victory for the Walleye would force a game seven, intensifying the competition. The arena was buzzing with anticipation, fans […]

PHOTOS: Kansas City Mavericks vs. Toledo Walleye – 05/18/2024

TOLEDO, Ohio – Saturday night, the Toledo Walleye went up against the Kansas City Mavericks for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals in the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Mavericks took a 5-2 victory. Jeremy McKenna led the way for the Mavericks with one goal and three assists along with earning the first star of […]

ECHL Series Recap: Kansas City Mavericks vs. Idaho Steelheads | Round 2

This week marked the culmination of a five-game series between the Idaho Steelheads and the Kansas City Mavericks. These two teams, the top-ranked road team, and the ECHL regular-season champion, brought their A-game to the ice. KC entered this round undefeated, having swept Tulsa in four games, while Idaho secured their leveling up against Allen […]

ECHL Playoff Recap: Idaho Steelheads Vs. Kansas City Mavericks Game 5 | 05/11/2024

Saturday marked a pivotal moment in the Kelly Cup Playoffs as the Kansas City Mavericks and the Idaho Steelheads clashed in game five of their second series. With the Mountain Division Championship on the line, this game could be the deciding factor. KC, leading 3-1, had the opportunity to secure their advancement with a win, […]