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▼ Independence Events Center hosts MU-KU Border ShowdownBy Sarah MiskewIndependence Events Center

Overtheyears,theanticipationofintenseathleticcom-petitionbetweentheUniversityofMissouriandUniversityofKansashascreatedunrivaledfanenthusiasm.TheInde-pendenceEventsCenter,EasternJacksonCounty’sstate-of-the-art,5,800fixed-seatsportsandentertainmentvenue,willonceagainhostthesticksandpuckversionofthe2011Men’sHockeyBorderShowdownwhenMizzouHockeytakesonKUMen’sHockeyClubattheeventscenteronThursday,January20at7:05p.m.FansareinvitedtoarriveearlyandseetheKCStarstakeontheKCOutlawsJuniorandVarsityTeamspre/postgamesbeginningat4:45p.m.TicketsareonsalenowandavailableexclusivelythroughTicketmaster.

“Theteamshavebeenplayingeachotherforanum-berofyearsandhavedevelopedastrongrivalryastheybattleintheMid-AmericaCollegiateHockeyAssociation(MACHA).LastyearrecordcrowdsattendedthegameattheIndependenceEventsCenter,”saidTomPrendergastKUHockeyHeadCoach&GeneralManager.

JohnLamondMizzouHockeyHeadCoachreiterates,“AKU-MUbattleofanysortprovidesagreatrivalryforfans.Butwhenyouapplyittothespeedandphysicalbattleofahockeygame,itprovidesfansofbothschoolswithsome-thingspecialtowatch.Wearehappytoreturntotheeventscenterandhopetowinthe2011Men’sHockeyBorderShowdown.”

Ticketsstartat$14andareonsalenow.

Ticketscanbepurchasedthroughwww.Ticketmaster.comandattheIndependenceEventsCenterboxoffice(openMondaythroughFriday10a.m.to5p.m.).Ticketscanalsobepurchasedbycalling(800)745-3000.Additionalfeesandserviceschangesmayapply.Groupsof15ormorecancallgroupsalesat816-442-6105.AportionoftheproceedswillbedonatedbacktotheAliKempFoundation.TheIndepen-denceEventsCenterstronglyrecommendsthatfanspro-curetheirticketsearlyforwhatpromisestobeoneofthemostexcitingeventsofthe2011collegehockeyseason.

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One of the finest ice skating facilities in the Mid-west, Centerpoint Community Ice offers a wide variety of programs including public skating, learn-to-skate classes, figure skating, hockey, special events, birthday parties and private rentals. The facility also hosts a full-service concession stand, skate sharpening services and a one-stop-shop Pro Skate Shop for all your skat-ing equipment, gear and apparel needs. Please contact Centerpoint Community Ice Manager Chris Johnston at 816-795-7577 or via email: cjohnston@indepen-denceeventscenter.com.

n Public Skate: Public skating ses-sions are open to skaters of all ages and skill levels. These sessions take place at various times of the week and are usually ninety minutes per session. 90-minute skate rentals are available for all ages. Please call the Skating Hotline at 816-795-7577 or visit www.independenceeventscenter.com/commu-nity-ice-rink in advance to confirm times.

n Skating/Group Lessons: Group lessons are available for the beginning to intermediate level skater. We offer skating lessons for all age groups – from tots to adults. Centerpoint Community Ice will offer both weekday and weekend group lesson times. Lessons are usually scheduled before public skate times so that participants can stay after and practice their skills. Contact the Skating Director, Michelle Lauerman at mlauerman@independenceeventscenter.com or visit www.independenceeventscenter.com/community-ice-rink for registration and class times.

n Private Lessons: Private lessons are available for beginning to competitive skaters. Contact the Skating Director at Centerpoint Community Ice for a list of our professional coaching staff who will assist you in reach-ing your personal skating goals.

n Groups/Corporate Outings: Need a fun activity for your group? Centerpoint Community Ice is the per-fect place to bring your church, school or office group. We offer group discounts or we can customize a private rental to fit your needs.

n Birthday Parties: Why not make this year’s birthday party a skate party! Take the hassle out of planning your party and come celebrate your birthday with us. Enjoy your own private party area and let us worry about the food, fun and clean-up.

n Open Hockey/Stick & Puck Sessions: Centerpoint Community Ice will offer various Open Hockey and Stick & Puck Sessions. Open hockey times are designed for pick up games for players of all abilities. Stick & Puck sessions are designed for players to come out and work on their individual skills. Check the website for times, age restrictions and more information.

n Broomball: Escape the ordinary and book your group to come out and play broomball. Broomball is a fun way to get everyone involved. Played in your street shoes on the ice, participants will enjoy trying to score on the opposing team. Call us if you would like additional information or if you would like to book your group and get the fun rolling!

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▼ Understanding the referee signals

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# First Last Yr Pos Shot Height Weight Hometown 1 Lucas Renard Jr. G Left 6’0 190 Bartle, Michigan2 Dylan Derryberry Fr D Right 5’11 200 McKinney, TX3 J.D. Malone So. F Left 5’8 180 Western Springs, IL.6 Glenn Brandt Sr. D Right 5’8 170 Arlington Heights, IL7 Andy McConnell Fr D Left 5’8 200 Kansas City, MO 8 Josh Delesha Jr. F Right 5’9 155 Osseo, MN 9 Mike Weinberger Fr F Left 5’6 155 Scottsdale, AZ 10 Riley Norris So. F Right 6’0 169 Shawnee, KS11 Ryan Dunn Jr. F Right 5’9 180 Plano, TX 12 Justin Jez So. F Left 6’0 185 Plano, TX13 Grant Worden * A Jr. D Right 6’2 200 Rochester, MN14 Alex Skelnik Fr D Left 6’0 185 Chicago, IL16 Mike Tulini Jr. F Right 5’11 190 Lake Zurich, IL 17 Sean Lamb Fr F Left 6’0 160 St. Louis, MO

18 Price Duncan* C Sr. D Left 6’0 168 Overland Park, KS19 David Schiffer Sr. F Left 5’9 155 Overland Park, KS20 Kevin Kiske* C Sr. D Left 6’2 200 St. Louis, MO 21 Matt Berard So. F Right 6’1 180 Overland Park, KS 22 Jake Mitchell Jr. F Right 5’11 180 Overland Park, KS23 Brenden Colbert Jr. D Left 5’11 190 Frisco, TX 24 Dominic Hartigan Fr F Left 6’0 160 Chicago, IL25 Andy Rodgers So. D Right 5’9 180 Minnetonka, MN.27 Schilar Kessler Fr F Right 6’3 190 Wichita, KS28 Jonathon Pollitt Fr F Right 5’9 160 Overland Park, KS 29 Nick Sardina Fr G Left 6’0 180 Overland Park, KS30 Brendan Cooper Fr G Left 6’0 175 Plano, TX 31 Scott Bruennig So. G Left 5’9 185 Overland Park, KS60 Jake McHale So. G Left 6’1 190 Orland Park, IL.

▼ KANSAS JAYHAWKS HOCKEY TEAM

KU Head coach: Tom PrendergastHead Trainer: Caroline Nelson Asst coach: Mike Berard Equipment managers: Sarah Hoffman / Katelyn ShoresAsst coach: Eric Hylok

Game Announcer: Professor Max UtslerKC Stars: Joel BeckerGame MC: Mix 93.3 Steve SerranoOff Ice Officials:Phil Harris & Tim Cordill

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▼ MISSOURI TIGERS HOCKEY TEAM# Last Name First Name YR POS Shot Height Weight Hometown 1 Brougham Kyle SR G Right 6’1” 170 St. Louis, MO2 Joza Logan FR D Left 5’11” 140 Chicago, IL3 Dynek Sheffield FR F Left 6’0” 185 Chicago, IL4 Mosley Jay FR F Right 5’8” 155 St. Louis, MO5 Wendell Andrew SO D Right 6’0” 170 St. Louis, MO6 Halliday Drew JR F Left 5’9” 180 St. Louis, MO7 Aul Matt FR D Left 6’0” 185 St. Louis, MO8 Pang Tyler JR D Left 5’11” 135 Pheonix, AZ9 Edwards Nicholas SR F Right 5’8” 150 Chicago, IL10 Berhard Ian SO D Right 6’2” 205 St. Louis, MO11 White Thomas JR F Right 5’10” 155 St. Louis, MO12 McKeague Bill JR F Right 6’1” 175 St. Louis, MO Dolen Tim Dayton Josh

13 Royer Rob SO F Left 6’1” 160 St. Louis, MO14 Davenport Drew SO F Left 5’10” 155 Anchorage, AL15 Wilburn Eric JR D Right 6’0” 150 St. Louis, MO16 Gates Mitch SO F Right 5’10” 185 St. Louis, MO17 Thill Evan JR F Right 5’8” 170 Jefferson City, MO18 Webb Nick FR F Right 6’1” 185 St. Louis, MO19 Guminski John SO F Right 6’0” 165 Chicago, IL20 Bond Robbie JR F Right 5’11” 155 St. Louis, MO21 Stream Tommy SR F Left 6’2” 215 St. Louis, MO22 Syrett Jon JR F Right 5’6” 170 St. Louis, MO24 Howard Brad FR D Right 6’2” 200 Jefferson City, MO25 O’Neal Rodney JR D Right 6’0” 170 St. Louis, MO30 Schnitzler Alec JR G Right 6’0” 185 St. Louis, MO31 Dewitt Aaron JR G Right 5’6” 150 Kansas City, MO

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From wikipiedia.com•Maurice“Rocket”RichardknockedoutenforcerBobDilltwiceinone

game. Dill had been hired by the New York Rangers specifically to rough upRichard.

•WorldHockeyAssociationBirminghamBullsenforcerDaveHan-son,knownforhis11-yearprofessionalcareerandroleinthemovieSlapShot,foughthalloffamerBobbyHulloftheWin-nipegJetsandintheprocessgotHull’swigcaughtinhisknuckles.TheincidentlandedHansoninthenews,andirateWinnipegfansattemptedtoassaulthimonhiswayoutofthearena.

•April20,1984–Asecond-roundplayoffsmatchupbetweentheQuebecNordiquesandtheMontrealCanadi-ansbecameateammeleeattheendofthesecondperiod,aftermanysmallerscaledbattleshadoccurredthroughoutthegame.Theteamseruptedintobattleagainbeforethethirdperiodbegan,provokedbytheannouncementofpenal-tiesandmisconducts.Atotalof250penaltyminutesand10gamemisconductswerehandedout.ThisgamepromptedrefereeBruceHoodtoretirefromtheNHLoncetheplayoffsended.ThisgameiscommonlyreferredtoastheGoodFridayMassacre.

•January4,1987–ThePunch-upinPiestany.AWorldJuniorIceHockeyChampionshipsgamebetweenCanadaandtheSovietUnionwasthesceneofabench-clearingbrawlthatlasted20minutesand prompted officials to turn off the arena lights in an attempt to stop it. The fighting was particularly dangerous as fighting was a surpriseandacustomunknowntotheSovietplayers,someofwhom escalated the fighting beyond what was considered ac-ceptableinNorthAmerica.Theincidentcausedbothteamstobeejectedfromthetournament,costingCanadaanassuredmedal,

andbothteamswerealsobarredfromtheend-of-tournamentdinner.AbookbyGareJoycewaswrittenregardingtheevent.

•March26,1997,BrawlinHockeytown–TheAvalancheand the Red Wings engaged in nine fights, including bouts betweenDarrenMcCartyandClaudeLemieuxandgoaliesPatrickRoyandMikeVernon.

•February9,2001–AgamebetweentheNottinghamPanthers and the Sheffield Steelers in the British Su-

perleaguesaw“oneoftheworstscenesofviolenceseen at a British ice hockey rink”. When Sheffield en-forcerDennisVialcrosscheckedNottinghamforwardGregHadden,PanthersenforcerBarryNieckarsub-

sequentlyfoughtwithVialwhicheventuallyescalatedintoa36manbenchclearancebrawl.RefereeMoray

Hansonwasleftwithlittleoptionbuttodelaythegamefor45minuteswhiletemperscooled.Eightplayerswere

ejectedfromthegamefollowingtheincident.Atotalof404penaltyminuteswereincurredduringthesecondperiod,aBritishrecordforasingleperiod.

•March5,2004–APhiladelphiaFlyers–OttawaSenatorsgameresulted in five consecutive brawls in the closing minutes of the game, in-cluding fights between many players who are not known as enforcers and

a fight between Flyers goalie Robert Esche and Senators goalie Patrick Lalime.ThegameendedwithanNHLrecord419penaltyminutes.

•January9,2010–InaKontinentalHockeyLeaguegameVityazChekhov–AvangardOmskabrawlstartedonthe4thminuteofthefirst period. After 39 seconds the second brawl started, after which thegamewasstopped.Atotalof637penaltyminuteswereincurredduringthegame.

Notable fights and brawls that have captured national attention

▼ Hockey trivia

▼ Missouri Mavericks remaining game scheduleJANUARY (6h/6a) FRI. 21 WICHITA 7:05 p.m. Sat. 22 @ Wichita 7:05 p.m. Fri. 28 @ Tulsa 7:35 p.m. SAT. 29 TULSA 7:05 p.m. Sun. 30 @ Quad City 4:05 p.m.

FEBRUARY (4h/8a) TUE. 1 WICHITA 7:05 p.m. Wed. 2 @ Colorado 8:05 p.m. Tue. 8 @ Mississippi 7:05 p.m. FRI. 11 COLORADO 7:05 p.m. Sat. 12 @ Colorado 8:05 p.m. Sun. 13 @ Colorado 8:05 p.m. Tue. 15 @ Tulsa 7:05 p.m. FRI. 18 RAPID CITY 7:05 p.m. SAT. 19 BOSSIER-SHREVEPORT 7:05 p.m. Sun. 20 @ Evansville 7:35 p.m.

Fri. 25 @ Rapid City 8:05 p.m. Sat. 26 @ Rapid City 8:05 p.m.

MARCH (6h/7a) TUE. 1 DAYTON 7:05 p.m. FRI. 4 QUAD CITY 7:05 p.m. Sat. 5 @ Quad City 7:05 p.m. Sun. 6 @ Dayton 4:00 p.m. TUE. 8 COLORADO 7:05 p.m. Fri. 11 @ Laredo 7:30 p.m. Sat. 12 @ Rio Grande Valley 7:30 p.m. Wed. 16 @ Bloomington 7:05 p.m. FRI. 18 WICHITA 7:05 p.m. SAT. 19 WICHITA 7:05 p.m. SUN. 20 MISSISSIPPI 5:05 p.m. Fri. 25 @ Rio Grande Valley 7:30 p.m. Sat. 26 @ Laredo 7:30 p.m.

BOLD INDICATES HOME GAME ALL TIMES CENTRAL TIME ZONE DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Numbers following months are home games in month/road games in month

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hockey 101 hockey 101THE BASICSGoal: A goal is awarded when the puck entirely crosses the red goal line between the goal posts. The player who shoots the puck into the net or who was the last player of the scoring team to touch the puck is credited with the goal. A goal is disallowed if the puck was thrown or otherwise intentionally directed into the net by an attacking player by any means other than his stick. The puck, however, can be deflected off a skate or the attacking player’s body into the net if it was unintentional. A goal also is allowed if it is directed into the net by a defending player.

Icing: Icing occurs when a team shoots the puck from its half of the ice (behind the center red line) across the opponent’s goal line without the puck passing through any part of the goal crease. Icing is not called (it is “waived off”) when a team is shorthanded, when the opposition could have made a play on the puck before it went over the goal line, or when a player of the team shooting the puck touches it before an opposing player. After the puck is iced, play stops and a face-off is held in the defensive zone of the team that committed icing.

Offside: Offside occurs when an offensive player crosses the blue line into the attacking zone before the puck. The determining criterion for offside is the positioning of the skates. They must be entirely over the blue line ahead of the puck for a player to be called for offside. Play is stopped and a face-off is held.

Overtime/Shootout: When teams are tied at the conclusion of regulation play, each team will receive one point in the standings. A five-minute, sudden-death overtime will be played, with each team using four skaters. A winning team will receive a second point in the standings. Beginning in 2005-06, if a game is still tied at the conclusion of the overtime, a shootout will be used to determine the winner.

PLAYER POSITIONSGoaltender: The goalie’s primary task is simple - keep the puck out of his own net. Offensively, he may start his team down the ice with a pass, but seldom does he leave the net he guards.

Defensemen: These players try to stop the incoming play at their own blue line. They try to break up passes, block shots, cover opposing forwards and clear the puck from in front of their own goal. Offensively, they get the puck to their forwards and follow the play into the attacking zone, positioning themselves just inside their opponent’s blue line at the “points.”

Center: The quarterback on the ice, the center leads the attack by carrying the puck on offense. He exchanges passes with his wings to steer the play toward the opposing goal. On defense, he tries to disrupt a play before it gets on his team’s side of the ice.

Wings: The wings team with the center on the attack to set up shots on goal. Defensively, they attempt to break up plays by their counterparts and upset the shot attempts.

THE OFFICIALSReferee: He supervises the game, calls the penalties, determines goals and handles faceoffs at center ice to start each period. Linesmen: Two are used. They call offside, offside pass, icing and handle all faceoffs not occurring at center ice. They do not call penalties, but can recommend to the referee that a penalty be called.

Goal Judges: One sits off-ice behind each goal and indicates when a goal has been scored by turning on a red light just above his station. The referee can ask his advice on disputed goals, but the referee has final authority and can overrule the goal judge.

Official Scorer: He determines which player scores and credits assists, if there are any. He may consult the referee, but the scorer is the final authority in crediting points.

PENALTIESA team plays shorthanded when one or more of its players is charged with a penalty. However, no team is forced to play more than two players below full strength (five players – excluding the goalie) at any time. When a third penalty is assessed to the same team, it is suspended until the first penalty expires. When a penalty is called on a goalie, a teammate serves his time in the penalty box.

Minor penalty: (Two minutes) Called for tripping, hooking, spearing, slashing, charging, roughing, holding, elbow-ing or boarding.

Major penalty: (Five minutes) Called for fighting or when minor penalties are committed with deliberate attempt to injure. Major penalties for slashing, spearing, high-sticking, elbowing, butt-ending and cross-checking carry automatic game misconducts.

Misconduct: (10 minutes) Called for various forms of unsportsmanlike behavior or when a player incurs a second major penalty in a game. This is a penalty against an individual and not a team, so a substitute is permitted.

Penalty shot: A free shot, unopposed except for the goalie, given to a player who is illegally impeded from behind when he has possession of the puck with no opponent between him and the goal except the goalie. The team that commits the offense is not penalized beyond the penalty shot, whether it succeeds or not.

Delayed penalty: Whistle is delayed until the penalized team regains possession of the puck.

FAqsWhat is the puck made of? The puck is made of vulcanized rubber and is three inches in diameter and one inch thick, weighing about six ounces. It is frozen before entering play to make it bounce resistant.

What about deflections? Deflections aren’t just luck. Players practice redirecting shots by standing at the side of the net and knocking a shot from the outside past the goalie into another area of the goal.

How thick is the ice? The ice is approximately 3/4” thick and is usually kept at 16 degrees Fahrenheit for the proper hardness. The thicker the sheet of ice becomes, the softer and slower it is.

What are the standard dimensions of the rink? The standard is 200’ by 85’, although some do vary.

Can the puck be kicked in for a goal? Not intentionally. However, if a puck is deflected off a skate or off a player’s body and no overt attempt is made to throw it or kick it in, a goal is allowed.

Why do goalies frequently come out of in front of their net? Usually when a goalie leaves the area immediately in front of the goal, it is to reduce the shooting area, cut down the angle of the shooter or for the offensive player to release his shot before he would like to. After coming out of the net, the goalie is usually backing up slowly in an attempt to get the shooter to commit himself first.

Who gets credited for an assist? The last player or players (no more than two) who touch the puck prior to the goal scorer are awarded assists. For example, if player A passes to player B who passes to player C who scores a goal, players A and B get assists.

Why doesn’t the referee stop fights? First, it is his job to watch what is going on and determine who should be penalized. Also, it is quite hazardous in close during a fight and because he is in sole control of the game, he has to protect himself from injury.

How are the markings - the red and blue lines, goal lines, crease and face-off circles - applied to the ice? The ice is built up to a half-inch thickness by spraying water over the concrete floor, which has the freezing pipes embedded into it. Then the markings are painted on, after which additional water is sprayed to coat the markings and build the ice to the prescribed thickness.

Are all sticks alike? Far from it. Just as baseball players have individually personalized bats, so, too, do hockey players have their own patterned sticks. Flexibility, the angle of the blade, weight, etc., vary from player to player.

HOCKEY LINGOFor fans new to the game, hockey has a language all its own. The following guide should be helpful in picking up hockey’s lingo.

Back Check: To hinder an opponent heading toward and into the defending zone.

Blue Lines: The pair of one-foot wide blue lines which extend across the ice at a distance of 60 feet from each goal. These lines break up the ice into attacking, neutral and defending zones.

Body Check: Use of the body on an opponent. It is legal when the opponent has possession of the puck or was the last player to have touched it.

Butt-ending: To hit an opponent with the end of the stick farthest from the blade. It is illegal and calls for a penalty.

Goal Crease: Area directly in front of the goaltender. It is four feet wide and eight feet long and marked off by red lines. Offensive players who do not have possession of the puck may not enter.

Deke: To fake an opponent out of position.

Face Off: The dropping of the puck between one player from each team to begin or resume play.

Forecheck: To check an opponent in his end of the rink, preventing an offensive rush.

Freezing the Puck: To hold the puck against the boards with either the skate or stick to get a stoppage of play.

Goal Line: The red line, which runs between the goal posts and extends in both directions to the side boards.

Goal Mouth: The area just in front of the goal and crease lines.

Hat Trick: The scoring of three or more goals by a player in one game.

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