Mavericks announce new hockey affiliation with Seattle Kraken
Published: Jul. 28, 2022 at 11:10 AM CDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - After a five-year affiliation with the Calgary Flames, the Kansas City Mavericks will play as an for a new NHL team.
Team owner, Lamar Hunt Jr. announced Thursday that the Mavericks entered into a multi-year affiliation agreement with the NHL’s Seattle Kraken.
The Mavericks will serve as the ECHL for the Kraken and their American Hockey League , the Coachella Valley Firebirds, starting in the 2022-23 season, the team confirmed.
The Mavericks are set to open the 2022-23 regular season against the Tulsa Oilers on Oct. 22 at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence.
The Kraken completed their debut 2021-2022 season in last place in the Pacific Division.
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