KC Mavericks’ big hockey weekend features teddy bears, milestones, Shadow Buddies
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- Mavericks play three home games in three days against Utah and Allen.
- Trainer Nick Potter reaches 700th game milestone Sunday against Allen.
- Team runs Month of Emphasis with Shadow Buddies and teddy bear toss Saturday.
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The Kansas City Mavericks pro hockey team returns to home ice for games Friday and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at Cable Dahmer Arena.
There will be plenty to watch during all three contests.
The Mavericks (15-6-1) are coming off a 2-1 road trip to Illinois and Indiana. They outscored the Fort Wayne Komets 5-4 and then split a Saturday-Sunday series at Bloomington (losing 3-1 to the Bison and then beating them 2-1).
Here’s what to watch for during this weekend’s games in Independence:
The KC Mavericks’ schedule this weekend
The Mavericks will play three games in three days at their home arena.
The Mavericks play host to the Utah Grizzlies for back-to-back games on Friday at 7:05 p.m. and Saturday at 6:05 p.m. On Sunday, KC plays host to the Allen Americans in a game that is scheduled to begin at 4:05 p.m.
For tickets, check out kcmavericks.com/tickets.
Milestone weekend for Mavericks’ trainer
The team’s head athletic trainer will reach a big milestone — 700 games with the Mavericks — this weekend.
Nick Potter, who has won the ECHL Athletic Trainer of the Year award numerous times and formerly worked with the Chiefs of the NFL, will be on hand for game No. 700 on Sunday against Allen, the Mavs’ opponent from Texas.
KC Mavericks have some ‘Shadow Buddies’
December marks the Mavericks’ Month of Emphasis with Shadow Buddies, a partnership focused on supporting children with medical needs.
The team’s efforts over the past few weeks have included a full-team volunteer project: Players dressed and packaged 500 “Mavericks Buddies” for delivery to children throughout the metro and across the country.
Shadow Buddies will be on the concourse at Cable Dahmer Arena for the Mavericks’ games on Friday and Sunday.
Teddy Bear Toss: Tradition returns Saturday
One of the most anticipated nights of the season returns Saturday: After the Mavericks score their first goal, fans will throw thousands of teddy bears onto the ice.
It’s for a good cause.
All new and tagged bears will be delivered to Children’s Mercy Hospital on Monday, Dec. 22. Untagged bears will be donated locally. Fans may also purchase a co-branded Mavericks–Children’s Mercy Teddy Bear, with all proceeds benefiting Children’s Mercy.
This story was originally published December 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM.