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Maritime America: Sea Power, the Early Republic, and America’s Lost Maritime Strategic Tradition
Is the United States a maritime nation? Navalists are certainly fond of saying so. They point to America’s globe-bestriding navy, the global trade that fleet underwrites, and a maritime tradition that extends back to the establishment of the very first littoral and riparian settlements in seventeenth century North America. But today, tens of millions of Americans live in the country’s vast interior, far from the sound of crashing waves.
Kansas City Mavericks return home leading the Western Conference Finals 2-1
May 21, 2024 at 12:52 PM 1 / 2 Kansas City Mavericks return home leading the Western Conference Finals 2-1 Contributed photo/The Kansas City Mavericks In the midst of the best season by a hockey team in Kansas City’s history, the Kansas City Mavericks hold a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals over the Toledo Walleye with the final four games of the series at Cable Dahmer Arena beginning this weekend.
Kansas City Mavericks oust Idaho, open ECHL Western Conference Finals on Friday Original
The Kansas City Mavericks' best season in franchise history surpassed another milestone Saturday as KC's hockey team advanced to the ECHL Western Conference Finals. The Mavericks beat the defending Western Conference champs, the Idaho Steelheads, in five games, moving one step closer to capturing the organization's first Kelly Cup. The Mavericks next face the Toledo Walleye in the conference finals. Game 1 is Friday night in Toledo, Ohio.
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It was hard to tell that the Kansas City Mavericks had a 12-day layoff between playoff series. Kansas City shook off any rust and got out to an early lead in the second round of the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs. After sweeping Tulsa in Round 1, The Mavericks met the Idaho Steelheads on Saturday in front of a packed Cable Dahmer Arena for Game 1 of the Mountain Division Finals.
KC Mavericks open second-round ECHL playoff series vs. Idaho on home ice Saturday Original
It might be the only downside to sweeping your first-round playoff series. The Kansas City Mavericks had to wait nearly a week to learn their second-round ECHL playoff opponent after sweeping Tulsa in four hockey games. The Mavericks now know they will face the defending Western Conference champion Idaho Steelheads in a second round series that begins Saturday at Cable Dahmer Arena. Idaho beat the Allen Americans in five games to advance to the second round.
KC Mavericks sweep Tulsa Oilers. Here's what's next in the Kelly Cup Playoffs Original
Continuing their dominant run from the regular season, the Kansas City Mavericks steamrolled their way through Round 1 of the Kelly Cup Playoffs with a sweep of the Tulsa Oilers to advance to the Mountain Division Finals. In the first two games of the series at Cable Dahmer Arena, the Mavericks used come-from-behind efforts to secure the wins, with game-winning goals from defenseman Nate Knoepke and forward David Cotton.
KC Mavericks sweep Tulsa Oilers. Here’s what’s next in the Kelly Cup Playoffs
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Kansas City Mavericks open ECHL playoffs Wednesday against Tulsa Oilers: details Original
The Kansas City Mavericks open the ECHL's 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs on Wednesday with plenty of momentum. KC's minor-league hockey team wrapped up its regular season with a 7-4 loass at Iowa Saturday. But that outcome aside, the Mavericks blew nearly every franchise record out of the water en route to earning the Brabham Cup as the ECHL's best regular-season team.
Mavs win Brabham Cup, set ECHL record, prepare for playoffs Original
The second-to-last week of the regular season was the most historic one yet for the Kansas City Mavericks, who attained four major milestones during three games in Utah against the Grizzles. KC collected a 5-1 win last Wednesday behind goals from Cade Borchardt, Jacob Hayhurst, Patrick Curry, Jakob Brahaney and Nolan Walker. It was the first professional goal for Brahaney, and the win was the Mavericks' 27th on the road this season, a new ECHL record. Friday's game delivered nonstop scoring.
KC Mavericks clinch ECHL Mountain Division title with sweep of Iowa Heartlanders Original
The Kansas City Mavericks clinched the 2024 Mountain Division title after sweeping the Iowa Heartlanders this past week. It's the Mavericks' first Mountain Division crown and second division championship since joining the ECHL in 2014-15. Kansas City won the Central Division in the 2015-16 season. The two teams met at Cable Dahmer Arena last Wednesday for the first time in more than a year.
Kansas City Mavericks closing in on more records as Kelly Cup Playoffs approach Original
With fewer than 10 games remaining in the regular season, more records and accomplishments are starting to pile up for the ECHL-leading Kansas City Mavericks. On pace for their best season in franchise history, the Mavericks played a three-game road set with the Allen Americans over the past week. Wednesday was a morning matinee in the Dallas suburbs. A 10 a.m. puck drop began a low-scoring affair between these two longtime rivals.
Kansas City Mavericks collect league honors, set records as ECHL playoffs near Original
The Kansas City Mavericks, who have already clinched a playoff berth, picked up three points in the standings this past weekend. The Mavericks played host to the Rapid City Rush before more than 4,400 hockey fans on Friday night at Cable Dahmer Arena. As has been the case for most of the season, the game was controlled by the Mavericks from the opening faceoff.
Playoffs clinched, KC Mavericks will honor NHL affiliate Seattle Kraken Saturday Original
The Kansas City Mavericks continued their winning ways this past week with a playoff spot in hand. With their third straight weekend featuring three games in three days, the Mavericks completed their final three-in-three of the season, going 2-0-1 against two division rivals. The weekend began with a trip to Texas for two games against the Allen Americans. Friday's was a low-scoring affair that saw Kansas City in control all the way.
The Backbone of the Kansas City Mavericks
The 2023-24 ECHL season has been one of the best seasons in Mavericks franchise history. After clinching a postseason spot with six weeks remaining in the regular season, multiple players are nearing scoring records, coaches are reaching many different milestones and the team as a whole is at or closing in on many win and point marks. However, there is one group that has been the backbone of the Mavericks since the beginning of the season.
KC Mavericks clinch ECHL playoff berth with 6 weeks remaining in regular season Original
After picking up at least one point in all four games last week, the Kansas City Mavericks have clinched a berth in the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs. Amid a historic season, the Mavericks secured their spot in the ECHL postseason with 17 games remaining in the regular season. The Mavericks went 3-0-1 last week in three road games at Tulsa and a home contest against the Wichita Thunder. Friday's home game against Wichita was the Mavericks' "Racing Night," held in partnership with the Kansas Speedway.
Kansas City Mavericks take 2 of 3 from Utah Grizzlies; another busy week ahead Original
It was a busy home weekend at Cable Dahmer Arena as the Kansas City Mavericks played host to the Utah Grizzlies for three games in three days. Friday's first game of the series was a forgettable one for Kansas City. Entering the third period down by three goals, KC made a valiant comeback attempt. But two empty-net goals from Utah gave the Grizzlies a 7-4 victory.
Kansas City Mavericks welcome Utah Grizzlies for 3-game homestand starting Friday
The ECHL-leading Kansas City Mavericks are coming off one of their shortest weeks of the season. The Mavericks had just two games on the schedule, both against longtime division rival Wichita. The two teams met for the 12th time this season on Friday at Wichita’s Intrust Bank Arena. And, as has been the case for the majority of these matchups, this one was all Mavericks.
KC Mavericks on pace for best season in franchise history. How the last week went Original
On pace to have their best season in franchise history, the Mavericks continued their winning ways this past week - and increased their lead in the ECHL standings. Wednesday night's game was a rare out of division matchup, as the Mavericks welcomed the Fort Wayne Komets to Kansas City. The two teams were meeting for the first time since 2019. The result: a back-and-forth 3-2 Mavericks win. Fort Wayne got out to a 2-0 lead early in the second period.
Kansas City Mavericks earn 3 more wins to remain at the top of the ECHL standings Original
Another busy week saw the Mavericks continue to extend their lead in the ECHL standings. With four games in six days, Kansas City had ample opportunity to continue to add to its best season in a decade. A Tuesday evening game kicked off the week for the Mavericks, who hosted the Utah Grizzlies. Revenge was on Kansas City's mind after Utah ended Kansas City's 10-game winning streak two weeks prior.
KC Mavericks pull off furious comeback, and you can catch the replay later this week Original
The second half of the season is underway. And a wild week saw Kansas City pick up four points - two wins - in three games. Wednesday at Cable Dahmer Arena featured a Mavericks offensive explosion - and a 5-1 win - to kick off a three-game set with the division-rival Allen Americans. Nolan Walker scored and team captain Jake Jaremko added two more to give the Mavericks an early lead. Allen then scored its lone goal of the evening to cut its deficit to 3-1 entering the second period.
KC Mavericks pull off furious comeback, and you can catch the replay later this week
The second half of the season is underway. And a wild week saw Kansas City pick up four points — two wins — in three games. Wednesday at Cable Dahmer Arena featured a Mavericks offensive explosion — and a 5-1 win — to kick off a three-game set with the division-rival Allen Americans. Nolan Walker scored and team captain Jake Jaremko added two more to give the Mavericks an early lead. Allen then scored its lone goal of the evening to cut its deficit to 3-1 entering the second period.
KC Mavericks pull off furious comeback, and you can catch the replay later this week
The second half of the season is underway. And a wild week saw Kansas City pick up four points — two wins — in three games. Wednesday at Cable Dahmer Arena featured a Mavericks offensive explosion — and a 5-1 win — to kick off a three-game set with the division-rival Allen Americans. Nolan Walker scored and team captain Jake Jaremko added two more to give the Mavericks an early lead. Allen then scored its lone goal of the evening to cut its deficit to 3-1 entering the second period.
KC Mavericks remain atop ECHL Western Conference standings with more home games ahead
Back on home ice for the first time in 2024, the Kansas City Mavericks picked up three points in the standings last week as they prepare for three more huge games at home. Coming off a three-game sweep last week at Idaho, the Mavericks returned to Kansas City for two games against the Utah Grizzlies this past weekend in front of some of the biggest crowds in Cable Dahmer Arena history. Friday against Utah was one of the best performances of the Mavericks' season.
KC Mavericks remain atop ECHL Western Conference standings with more home games ahead
Back on home ice for the first time in 2024, the Kansas City Mavericks picked up three points in the standings last week as they prepare for three more huge games at home. Coming off a three-game sweep last week at Idaho, the Mavericks returned to Kansas City for two games against the Utah Grizzlies this past weekend in front of some of the biggest crowds in Cable Dahmer Arena history. Friday against Utah was one of the best performances of the Mavericks’ season.
KC Mavericks remain atop ECHL Western Conference standings with more home games ahead
Back on home ice for the first time in 2024, the Kansas City Mavericks picked up three points in the standings last week as they prepare for three more huge games at home. Coming off a three-game sweep last week at Idaho, the Mavericks returned to Kansas City for two games against the Utah Grizzlies this past weekend in front of some of the biggest crowds in Cable Dahmer Arena history. Friday against Utah was one of the best performances of the Mavericks’ season.
KC Mavericks remain atop ECHL Western Conference standings with more home games ahead
Back on home ice for the first time in 2024, the Kansas City Mavericks picked up three points in the standings last week as they prepare for three more huge games at home. Coming off a three-game sweep last week at Idaho, the Mavericks returned to Kansas City for two games against the Utah Grizzlies this past weekend in front of some of the biggest crowds in Cable Dahmer Arena history. Friday against Utah was one of the best performances of the Mavericks’ season.
KC Mavericks roll into home stand on 9-game winning streak. Here's what comes next Original
The Kansas City Mavericks just wrapped up one of the biggest weeks in their 15-year history, sweeping the defending Western Conference champion Idaho Steelheads on the road. The Mavericks are riding a league-high nine-game win streak and sit at the top of the ECHL standings as they head back to Kansas City for a long home stand. The first game of the series on Wednesday was one of the most exciting games of the season - and finished with a 4-3 Mavericks victory in overtime.
Kansas City Mavericks will have some backup as they prepare for 3 games vs. Idaho Original
A rare week off from game action gave the Kansas City Mavericks plenty of time to rest and recuperate after getting off to one of the best starts in team history. Currently second in the ECHL Western Conference standings, the Mavericks are 23-7-1 (47 points) nearing the halfway mark of the season. Kansas City's 23 victories mark the second-highest win total in the ECHL this season.
KC Mavericks begin 2024 atop the ECHL standings ... thanks to a dominating sweep Original
A 3-0 week highlighted by a sold-out Cable Dahmer Arena on New Year's Eve made for an eventful finish to 2023 for the Kansas City Mavericks. KC ended the calendar year atop the ECHL standings with the league's most victories and top point total. Kansas City swept all three games with longtime rival Wichita this past week, starting with two road games on Friday and Saturday. Friday night's game was the team's first since a brief holiday break.
A busy weekend & NYE game Original
A quick and dominant week for the Mavericks saw the team enter the brief holiday break on a three-game winning streak. On Wednesday night, Kansas City played host to Tulsa at Cable Dahmer Arena. As has been the case for most games this year, the Mavericks got off to an early lead. Sixty-eight seconds into the contest, Nolan Walker, who has been on a hot streak for the Mavs, started the scoring. Tulsa tied the game before KC put it away for good.
KC Mavericks had three historic offensive performances ... on the same night Original
The Kansas City Mavericks had two more memorable offensive showings in the last week, picking up two wins to stay near the top of the ECHL standings. One of those showings was particularly special. Wednesday night was the first of three matchups with the division-rival Allen Americans. Kansas City erupted for one of the best offensive nights in franchise history, led by three players: Cade Borchardt, Patrick Curry and Nolan Walker.
KC Mavericks update: Teddy Bear Toss on tap, plus another important home stand
An eventful week of Mavericks hockey came to a close with Kansas City picking up three points in the standings in three tough matchups with the defending conference champions. Wednesday's matchup between the Mavericks and Idaho Steelheads was one of the most exciting nights in recent Cable Dahmer Arena memory. Kansas City secured a 7-5 victory behind a historic individual performance from Mavericks rookie Max Andreev.
KC Mavericks update: Teddy Bear Toss on tap, plus another important home stand
An eventful week of Mavericks hockey came to a close with Kansas City picking up three points in the standings in three tough matchups with the defending conference champions. Wednesday’s matchup between the Mavericks and Idaho Steelheads was one of the most exciting nights in recent Cable Dahmer Arena memory. Kansas City secured a 7-5 victory behind a historic individual performance from Mavericks rookie Max Andreev.
KC Mavericks update: Teddy Bear Toss on tap, plus another important home stand
An eventful week of Mavericks hockey came to a close with Kansas City picking up three points in the standings in three tough matchups with the defending conference champions. Wednesday’s matchup between the Mavericks and Idaho Steelheads was one of the most exciting nights in recent Cable Dahmer Arena memory. Kansas City secured a 7-5 victory behind a historic individual performance from Mavericks rookie Max Andreev.
KC Mavericks update: Teddy Bear Toss on tap, plus another important home stand
An eventful week of Mavericks hockey came to a close with Kansas City picking up three points in the standings in three tough matchups with the defending conference champions. Wednesday’s matchup between the Mavericks and Idaho Steelheads was one of the most exciting nights in recent Cable Dahmer Arena memory. Kansas City secured a 7-5 victory behind a historic individual performance from Mavericks rookie Max Andreev.
KC Mavericks near top of ECHL standings after big week; Star Wars night approaches
As the calendar turns to December, the Kansas City Mavericks are back to their winning ways, going 2-1-0 this past week before their attention turns to a full slate of home games this month. The week got started with a 9 a.m. showdown Wednesday in Worcester, Massachusetts, for the Worcester Railers' Kids Day Game. The Mavericks controlled the game from the opening puck drop. Returners Justin Nachbaur, Nolan Walker and Cole Coskey all scored for the Mavericks.
KC Mavericks near top of ECHL standings after big week; Star Wars night approaches
As the calendar turns to December, the Kansas City Mavericks are back to their winning ways, going 2-1-0 this past week before their attention turns to a full slate of home games this month. The week got started with a 9 a.m. showdown Wednesday in Worcester, Massachusetts, for the Worcester Railers’ Kids Day Game. The Mavericks controlled the game from the opening puck drop. Returners Justin Nachbaur, Nolan Walker and Cole Coskey all scored for the Mavericks.
KC Mavericks cooled off last week, but December could provide a big opportunity
The Kansas City Mavericks went 1-2-0 this past week as the team prepares for an East Coast road trip with December approaching. Wednesday marked the Mavericks' final game of a three-game stand at Tulsa. After scoring the first two goals of the game, Tulsa came back with three unanswered to send the Mavericks back to Kansas City with a 3-2 loss. Then came a trip back home to Cable Dahmer Arena on Black Friday. More than 4,100 fans packed the barn as the Mavericks faced longtime rival Wichita.
KC Mavericks cooled off last week, but December could provide a big opportunity
The Kansas City Mavericks went 1-2-0 this past week as the team prepares for an East Coast road trip with December approaching. Wednesday marked the Mavericks’ final game of a three-game stand at Tulsa. After scoring the first two goals of the game, Tulsa came back with three unanswered to send the Mavericks back to Kansas City with a 3-2 loss. kAm%96? 42>6 2 EC:A 324< 9@>6 E@ r23=6 s29>6C pC6?2 @? q=24< uC:52J] |@C6 E92? c[`__ 72?D A24<65 E96 32C?
Kansas City Mavericks hockey team remains hottest club in the ECHL. Here's the latest
The Kansas City Mavericks are off to a super start to the season. They're currently 12-2-0 - the league's best record. They recently earned the 500th win in franchise history, went undefeated last week and this week return home for games in Independence. With games in three days last week, the Mavericks didn't hit the ice again until this past Thursday, with a road game at Tulsa. As has been the case in the early part of the season, Kansas City controlled the game from the opening faceoff.
Riding 7-1 start to the season, KC Mavericks approaching their 500th franchise win
The Kansas City Mavericks are one of the hottest teams in the ECHL in the early part of the season. They've won seven of their first eight games, including going 2-1 this past week. On Halloween night, the Mavericks were back at Cable Dahmer Arena for a special themed evening. Prior to the game, local vendors lined the arena concourse to pass out candy to costumed trick-or-treaters who spent the holiday with the Mavericks. That fun from the concourse carried over into a 3-2 Mavs victory.
KC Mavericks roll into Halloween showdown still undefeated for best start in a decade
After picking up three wins this past week, the Kansas City Mavericks are off to their best start in 10 years, now sitting at 5-0-0 early in the season. The Mavericks got the week started off on the right note, defeating longtime rival Wichita 3-2 on Tuesday night at Cable Dahmer Arena. Defenseman Jake McLaughlin got the scoring started for Kansas City late in the first period with his first goal of the season.
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