Mavericks To Face Rapid City Rush In Opening Round, Schedule Announced

The Missouri Mavericks will face the Rapid City Rush in the opening round of the 2013 Central Hockey League (CHL) playoffs.  The series will start on Fri., March 29 in Rapid City and will follow a 2-3-2 format.  The fifth-seeded Mavericks will host games three, four and five (if necessary) at Independence Events Center on April 3, 5 and 6.

Opening Round – Series “D” (best-of-7)

Missouri Mavericks (5) vs. Rapid City Rush (4)

All times Central

Game 1 – Fri., Mar. 29 – Missouri at Rapid City, 8:05

Game 2 – Sat., Mar. 30 – Missouri at Rapid City, 8:05

Game 3 – Wed., Apr. 3 – Rapid City at Missouri, 7:05 – Round One, Game A - Independence Events Center

Game 4 – Fri., Apr. 5 – Rapid City at Missouri, 7:05 – Round One, Game B - Independence Events Center

*Game 5 – Sat., Apr. 6 – Rapid City at Missouri, 7:05 – Round One, Game C - Independence Events Center

*Game 6 – Tue., Apr. 9 – Missouri at Rapid City, 7:35

*Game 7 – Wed., Apr. 10 – Missouri at Rapid City, 7:35

*-if necessary

Playoff tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster.com. For group tickets or more information on the Missouri Mavericks call (816) 252-7825 or visit www.MissouriMavericks.com.