# 2012–13 Missouri Mavericks season

The 2012–13 Missouri Mavericks season is the fourth season of the Central Hockey League (CHL) franchise in Independence, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri.

## Off-season

On May 24, 2012, the Mavericks extended Head Coach Scott Hillman's contract for two additional seasons through the 2013–14 season.
On July 31, 2012, the Mavericks announced an agreement with Entercom to have all 66 games for the 2012-13 season broadcast on radio on 1660 KUDL.
On September 8, 2012, the Mavericks announced the renewal of their affiliation agreement with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League for the 2012–13 season.
On October 19, 2012, the day of the Mavericks' first Regular Season game against the Denver Cutthroats, the team announced Sebastien Thinel as the team's Captain and Ryan Jardine, Dave Pszenyczny, and David Simoes as Alternate Captains.

## Regular season

On March 17, 2013, with a 3–1 win over the Quad City Mallards, the Mavericks clinched their fourth consecutive berth in the 2013 Central Hockey League Ray Miron President's Cup Playoffs. It was announced on March 24, 2013, that the Mavericks clinched the 5th seed and would play the 4th-seeded Rapid City Rush in the first round of the playoffs.
| Team vte | GP | W | L | OTL | GF | GA | Pts |
| y-Allen Americans | 66 | 39 | 18 | 9 | 210 | 176 | 87 |
| x-Wichita Thunder | 66 | 39 | 19 | 8 | 240 | 182 | 86 |
| x-Fort Worth Brahmas | 66 | 36 | 22 | 8 | 187 | 182 | 80 |
| x-Rapid City Rush | 66 | 35 | 24 | 7 | 177 | 179 | 77 |
| x-Missouri Mavericks | 66 | 35 | 25 | 6 | 217 | 222 | 76 |
| x-Quad City Mallards | 66 | 34 | 26 | 6 | 219 | 201 | 74 |
| x-Arizona Sundogs | 66 | 32 | 27 | 7 | 180 | 185 | 71 |
| x-Denver Cutthroats | 66 | 30 | 26 | 10 | 205 | 215 | 70 |
| Bloomington Blaze | 66 | 28 | 36 | 2 | 230 | 246 | 58 |
| Tulsa Oilers | 66 | 22 | 39 | 5 | 177 | 254 | 49 |
    y- Won Governor's Cup
    x- Advanced to playoffs

## Playoffs

On April 23, 2013, the Mavericks' 2012–13 season ended with a 7–3 loss to the Allen Americans on the road in Allen, Texas in Game 7 of the Ray Miron President's Cup Playoffs Semifinals.
2013 Central Hockey League Ray Miron President's Cup Playoffs :

## Awards, records, and milestones
### Awards and records

| Player | Award/Record |
| Missouri Mavericks | CHL Awards (2012-13 Season): CHL Franchise of the Year CHL Ticket Sales Franchise of the Year CHL Group Sales Franchise of the Year CHL Corporate Partnership Team of the Year Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best Team Uniforms (Overall) Best Game Notes Best Use of Social Media Best Mascot (Mac) Best On-Ice Promotions 2nd Place: Best Fans Best Ice Surface Best Team Website 3rd Place Best Press Box Best Booster Club |
| Sebastien Thinel | Central Hockey League's Most valuable player (2012-13 season) Named to 2012-13 Season All-CHL Team. Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best Overall Player Best Playmaker Most Valuable to His Team Most Gentlemanly Player 3rd Place: Best on Power Play |
| Jeff Pierce | Oakley CHL Player of The Week (Period ending October 21, 2012). In 2 games, he had 6 Points (on 3 Goals and 3 Assists) with a +2 Plus-Minus. |
| Mike Clemente | 50/50 Central CHL Rookie of The Month (October 2012). In 3 games, he had a 2-0-1 record with a 3.01 GAA and a Save Percentage of 0.910. CHL Player of The Week (week ending January 6, 2013). In 3 games, he had a 3-0 record with a 0.97 GAA, 50 Saves, and a Save Percentage of 0.972. |
| Mathieu Corbeil | Oakley CHL Goaltender of The Week (Period ended November 25, 2012). In 2 games, he had a 2-0-0 record with a 1.00 GAA, 50 Saves, and a Save Percentage of 0.962. |
| Andrew Courtney | Oakley CHL Player of The Week (Period ending December 9, 2012). In 2 games, he had 6 Points (on 4 Goals and 2 Assists) with a +3 Plus-Minus. |
| Kellan Tochkin | 50/50 Central CHL Rookie of The Month (February 2012). In 12 games, he had 17 Points (on 6 Goals and 11 Assists) with a +5 Plus-Minus. |
| Dave Pszenyczny | Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 3rd Place: Best Defensive Defenseman |
| Colt King | Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best Bodychecker 2nd Place: Best Power Forward 3rd Place Best Fighter (Heavyweight) |
| David Simoes | Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 2nd Place: Best Fighter (Pound for Pound) |
| John-Scott Dickson | Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 3rd Place: Most Gentlemanly Player |
| Kenton Miller | Oakley CHL Player of The Week (Week ending March 25, 2013). In 2 games, he had 8 Points (on 5 Goals and 3 Assists) with a +2 Plus-Minus. 50/50 Central CHL Rookie of The Month (March 2013). In 15 games, he had 16 Points (on 11 Goals and 5 Assists) with an Even Plus-Minus. |
| Bob Rennison | CHL Awards (2012-13 Season): CHL Broadcaster of the Year |
| Steve Garrett | Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Best PA Announcer |
| Brent Thiessen | CHL Awards (2012-13 Season): Brad Treliving CHL Executive of the Year |
| Independence Events Center | Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 3rd Place: Best Arena |
| Independence, Missouri | Central Hockey League 2012-13 Season "Best of The Best" Poll: 1st Place: Most Attractive Place to Play |

## Transactions
### Player Signings/Acquisitions off Waivers/Activated from League Suspension

| Player | Former team | Date |
| Colt King | Sheffield Steelers | May 14, 2012 |
| John-Scott Dickson | Re-Signed | June 4, 2012 |
| Dave Pszenyczny | Re-Signed | June 4, 2012 |
| David Simoes | Re-Signed | June 4, 2012 |
| Brandon Smith | Re-signed | June 22, 2012 |
| Matt McCready | Re-signed | June 22, 2012 |
| Derek LeBlanc | Re-signed | June 22, 2012 |
| Sebastien Thinel | Re-signed | July 19, 2012 |
| B.J. O'Brien | Re-signed | July 19, 2012 |
| Jamie VanderVeeken | Cardiff Devils | July 19, 2012 |
| Brian Bicek | Evansville IceMen | July 31, 2012 |
| Blake Forsyth | Rapid City Rush | July 31, 2012 |
| Austin Lee | Minnesota State University, Mankato | August 22, 2012 |
| Jason Dixon | Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees | August 22, 2012 |
| Ryan Jardine | Re-Signed | September 8, 2012 |
| Jordan Foreman | Gwinnett Gladiators | September 8, 2012 |
| Kyle Moir | Eindhoven Kemphanen | October 1, 2012 |
| Tyler Moir | Wheeling Nailers | October 1, 2012 |
| Matt Krug | Toledo Walleye | October 3, 2012 |
| Jeff Pierce | Cardiff Devils | October 3, 2012 |
| Aaron Schwartz | Utah Grizzlies | October 10, 2012 |
| Austin Lee | Missouri Mavericks | November 1, 2012 |
| Andrew Courtney | Greenville Road Warriors | November 7, 2012 |
| Josh Turnbull | Toledo Walleye | November 23, 2012 |
| Evan Vossen | Utah Grizzlies | November 24, 2012 |
| Colten Hayes | Fort Wayne Komets | November 27, 2012 |
| Kyle Atkins | Pensacola Ice Flyers | November 29, 2012 |
| Austin Lee | Missouri Mavericks | November 29, 2012 |
| Jared Lavender | Evansville IceMen | December 28, 2012 |
| Trevor Batty | Aberdeen Cougars | January 19, 2013 |
| Jed Ortmeyer | Minnesota Wild | January 25, 2013 |
| J.P. Testwuide | Abbotsford Heat | January 25, 2013 |
| Robert Andrews | | January 25, 2013 |
| Trevor Kell | Activated from suspension by the Central Hockey League | January 26, 2013 |
| Taylor Vichorek | Idaho Steelheads | January 31, 2013 |
| Robert Andrews | Missouri Mavericks | February 1, 2013 |
| Michael Uvodich | Evansville IceMen | February 1, 2013 |
| Jesse Perrin | Activated from suspension by the Central Hockey League | February 9, 2013 |
| J.P. Testwuide | Activated from Team Suspension | February 18, 2013 |
| Brock Wilson | Nottingham Panthers | February 20, 2013 |
| Jordan Crudo | Florida Atlantic University | February 22, 2013 |
| Ryan Daniels | Wilfrid Laurier University | February 26, 2013 |
| J.P. Testwuide | Activated from Team Suspension | March 1, 2013 |
| Kellan Tochkin | Activated by Central Hockey League from 1 game league suspension | March 4, 2013 |
| Joshua Hepditch | Allen Americans | March 7, 2013 |
| Eric Meland | Princeton University | March 15, 2013 |
| J.P. Testwuide | Activated from Team Suspension | March 22, 2013 |
| Evan Zych | College of The Holy Cross | March 26, 2013 |
| Jason Shaw | Saginaw Spirit | Ca. April 18, 2013 |

### Free Agency Losses/Waivings/Player Retirements/Placements on Team Suspension/Suspended by League

| Player | Free Agency Loss (New Team)/Waived (New Team)/Placed on Team Suspension (New Team)/Retired | Date |
| Ed McGrane | Free Agent (Brûleurs de Loups) | May 8, 2012 |
| Charlie Effinger | Free Agent (Fort Wayne Komets) | July 19, 2012 |
| Dale Mahovsky | Free Agent (Evansville IceMen) | September 24, 2012 |
| Brad Walch | Free Agent (Reading Royals) | August 17, 2012 |
| Cole Ruwe | Free Agent (Mississippi Surge) | August 27, 2012 |
| Kris Hogg | Free Agent (Fife Flyers) | August 2012 |
| Andrew Courtney | Free Agent (Connecticut Whale) | |
| Brad Good | Free Agent (Orlando Solar Bears) | September 26, 2012 |
| Kevin Noble | Free Agent (Greenville Road Warriors) | September 28, 2012 |
| Patrick Schafer | Free Agent (Greenville Road Warriors) | September 28, 2012 |
| B.J. O'Brien | Waived (Augusta RiverHawks) | October 8, 2012 |
| Kyle Moir | Waived | October 12, 2012 |
| Tyler Moir | Waived (Sylvan Lake Admirals) | October 12, 2012 |
| Aaron Schwartz | Waived (Viggbyholms IK) | October 13, 2012 |
| Jordan Foreman | Waived (Clarenville Caribous) | October 18, 2012 |
| Jason Dixon | Waived (Quad City Mallards) | October 18, 2012 |
| Lukáš Bohunický | Free Agent (BK Mladá Boleslav) | October 19, 2012 |
| Austin Lee | Waived (Missouri Mavericks) | October 30, 2012 |
| Tristin Llewellyn | Free Agent (Fayetteville FireAntz) | |
| Austin Lee | Waived (Missouri Mavericks) | November 5, 2012 |
| Jamie VanderVeeken | Waived (Rapid City Rush) | November 26, 2012 |
| Matt Krug | Waived(Evansville IceMen) | December 6, 2012 |
| Austin Lee | Waived (Augusta RiverHawks) | December 23, 2012 |
| Kyle Atkins | Waived | January 5, 2013 |
| Colten Hayes | Placed on Team Suspension (Stockton Thunder) | January 8, 2013 |
| Trevor Batty | Waived | January 20, 2013 |
| Trevor Kell | Suspended by Central Hockey League | January 23, 2013 |
| Robert Andrews | Waived | January 26, 2013 |
| Jed Ortmeyer | Placed on Team Suspension (San Antonio Rampage) | January 29, 2013 |
| J.P. Testwuide | Placed on Team Suspension | January 29, 2013 |
| Michael Uvodich | Waived | February 2, 2013 |
| Taylor Vichorek | Waived | February 4, 2013 |
| Robert Andrews | Waived | February 6, 2013 |
| Jesse Perrin | Suspended by Central Hockey League | February 8, 2013 |
| Josh Turnbull | Placed on Team Suspension (Fife Flyers) | January 29, 2013 |
| J.P. Testwuide | Placed on Team Suspension | February 20, 2013 |
| Jordan Crudo | Waived | February 25, 2013 |
| Brock Wilson | Waived | February 27, 2013 |
| Kellan Tochkin | Suspended by Central Hockey League for 1 game | March 3, 2013 |
| Ryan Daniels | Placed on Team Suspension (Kalamazoo Wings) | March 6, 2013 |
| J.P. Testwuide | Placed on Team Suspension | March 7, 2013 |
| Jared Lavender | Waived (Fort Worth Brahmas) | March 24, 2013 |

### Trades

| November 5, 2012 | To Arizona Sundogs: Derek LeBlanc | To Missouri: Future Considerations |
| December 13, 2012 | To Arizona Sundogs: Brian Bicek, Matt McCready | To Missouri: Kyle Hood, Jesse Perrin |
| January 3, 2013 | To Arizona Sundogs: Jeff Pierce | To Missouri: Future Considerations |

### Player Transfers to/from Affiliate Team or On Loan from Non-Affiliate Team

| Player | To/From | Affiliate Team | Date |
| Brian Bicek | to | Chicago Wolves | |
| Matt McCready | to | Chicago Wolves | |
| Brian Bicek | from | Chicago Wolves | October 4, 2012 |
| Matt McCready | from | Chicago Wolves | October 4, 2012 |
| Riley Emmerson | from | Chicago Wolves | October 4, 2012 |
| Trevor Kell | from | Chicago Wolves | October 4, 2012 |
| Mike Clemente | from | Springfield Falcons | October 7, 2012 |
| Kellan Tochkin | from | Chicago Wolves | October 8, 2012 |
| Mathieu Corbeil | from | Chicago Wolves | October 8, 2012 |
| Kenton Miller | from | Chicago Wolves | October 10, 2012 |
| Mike Clemente | to | Springfield Falcons | November 1, 2012 |
| Mike Clemente | from | Springfield Falcons | November 5, 2012 |
| Kenton Miller | to | Chicago Wolves | January 6, 2013 |
| Mathieu Corbeil | to | Chicago Wolves | January 14, 2013 |
| Mathieu Corbeil | from | Chicago Wolves | January 17, 2013 |
| Mathieu Corbeil | to | Chicago Wolves | January 19, 2013 |
| Mathieu Corbeil | from | Chicago Wolves | January 26, 2013 |
| Kenton Miller | from | Chicago Wolves | January 26, 2013 |
| Kenton Miller | to | Chicago Wolves | January 28, 2013 |
| Mathieu Corbeil | to | Chicago Wolves | January 29, 2013 |
| Kenton Miller | from | Chicago Wolves | February 1, 2013 |
| Mathieu Corbeil | from | Chicago Wolves | February 6, 2013 |
| Mathieu Corbeil | to | Chicago Wolves | February 22, 2013 |
| Mathieu Corbeil | from | Chicago Wolves | March 7, 2013 |

## Roster

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