MATT FINN REASSIGNED TO BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS
Matt Finn, Missouri Mavericks 2015-16 (Photo Credit John Howe, Howe Creative Photography)
Missouri Signs Alex Taulien to Amateur Try Out
INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURIThe Missouri Mavericks announced Saturday morning that defenseman, Matt Finn, has been reassigned by the New York Islanders—the Mavs’ National Hockey League (NHL) affiliate, to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL).
Finn, 22, has played twenty games in a Mavericks sweater this season, contributing 7 goals and 6 assists towards Missouri’s campaign—which has officially claimed the first spot in the 2016 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
Matt Finn, Missouri Mavericks 2015-16 (Photo Credit John Howe, Howe Creative Photography)
The Mavericks have signed forward Alex Taulien to an amateur try out (ATO) contract. The 6’4”, 218lb forward hails from Crystal Lake, IL and spent the past three years with Elmira College (NCAA III). Through sixteen games this season, Taulien put up 14 points (7G,7A). He will wear number 49 for the Mavericks.
The Mavericks play their next game at home on Sunday, Mar. 6 against the Tulsa Oilers, and it’s Faith & Family Night! Fans can enjoy the pre-game performance of 9th Hour outside the main entrance and the performance of the Eastside Worship band on the ice during the post-game skate with the team. Pre-register for the post-game skate at the Ticket Table behind section 109 on the arena concourse. $5 with skate rental, $2 with your own skates. Space is limited!
Puck drop is scheduled for 4:05p.m. at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena.
Family 4-Packs are still available for Sunday night! Fans can purchase 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 Pepsi products, and 1 Red Robin appetizer—starting at just $84!
Tickets for all Missouri Mavericks home games are available online at TicketMaster.com and in-person at the arena box office. GO MAVS!
About the Missouri Mavericks: The Missouri Mavericks are a professional ice hockey team based in Independence, Missouri and the proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders (NHL) and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The Mavs are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL—the Premier ‘AA’ Hockey League in North America, led by General Manager Brent Thiessen and Head Coach Richard Matvichuk. Founded in 2009, the Mavericks are entering into their seventh season in franchise history at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena. Missouri competed for five seasons in the (now defunct) Central Hockey League (CHL) before formally joining the ECHL on Oct. 7, 2014 ahead of their 2014-15 campaign. Lamar Hunt Jr. was announced as the new President and Owner of the Missouri Mavericks on Feb. 6, 2015. The Mavs have made playoff appearances in five of their past six seasons, and have been honored numerous community and league awards including the Harry S. Truman Special Community Service Recognition Award, the Bud Poile Governors’ Cup (CHL), and the CHL Franchise of the Year Award for four consecutive seasons.
