INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - Hockey season is just 10 days away in Kansas City. In less than two weeks, the KC Mavericks will begin their trek towards the Kelly Cup Finals – and this year, a lot of players are back for the journey.

The Mavericks return 13 players from a year ago – more than any other team in the ECHL.

“We’ve set a high standard. We’ve continued to have a lot of success here. They want to be a part of it,” said Mavs’ Head Coach and General Manager, Tad O’Had. “We’ve got a lot of unfinished business. The guys want to get back on the ice and get after it.”

The Mavericks have established themselves as one of the premier franchises in their league. They’ve won back-to-back Mountain Division titles. In 2024, they made it to the Kelly Cup Finals, and in 2025 made it to the Weste

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