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Kansas City Mavericks beat Wichita Thunder, head to South Dakota this week

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  • Mavericks beat Wichita 3-2; Marcus Crawford scored his 300th career point.
  • Mavericks sit 8-5 and tie Tahoe for first in the ECHL Western Conference.
  • Team hosted 250 fans for postgame skate with Variety KC; next games at Rapid City.

The Kansas City Mavericks beat the Wichita Thunder 3-2 in front of a sold-out and Star Wars-themed crowd at Cable Dahmer Arena on Saturday evening.

Marcus Crawford led the way for the Mavs with his 300th career point and First Star of the Game honors.

Following the final horn, the Mavericks welcomed more than 250 fans onto the ice for a post-game skate, part of the team’s ongoing effort to create inclusive and engaging community experiences in partnership with Variety KC.

The Mavericks (8-5) are continuing to build momentum through their 13th game of the season. They’re currently tied with Tahoe atop the Western Conference of the ECHL.

This week, Kansas City plays two games in South Dakota against the Rapid City Rush. The puck will drop at 8:05 p.m. Central Time for Friday and Saturday’s matchups.

The Mavericks return to home ice on Thursday, Nov. 28, for another game against Wichita — KC’s Black Friday game — at Cable Dahmer Arena.

This story was originally published November 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM.

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