Mavericks find arrangement to bring potential Western Conference Finals games to Cable Dahmer Arena

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - As the Kansas City Mavericks navigate the Kelly Cup Playoffs, they’ve dealt with a potential arena conflict for their upcoming series with the Allen Americans.

Due to a pair of high school graduations scheduled at Cable Dahmer Arena -- home of the Mavericks -- on May 19 and 20, the team will have to host a potential Game 6 or 7 at Independence Community Ice with no fans in attendance.

As the playoffs continue, on Friday, the organization announced that a “collaborative effort” has made Cable Dahmer Arena available for the following series, if the Mavericks can advance past the Allen Americans.

Previously scheduled events at Cable Dahmer Arena on May 22 and May 23 have been moved, making room for the Mavericks and a potential Game 1 and 2 in the Western Conference Finals of the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

“This was important to get right,” said James Arkell, COO of the Kansas City Mavericks. “Our fans have been incredible all season, and making sure we could continue playing in front of them at Cable Dahmer Arena was a priority. We appreciate the City and Oak View Group for working with us to find a solution.”

“We understand how much Mavericks hockey means to our community, especially during such a season like this,” said Assistant City Manager Charlie Dissell. “There were some real scheduling conflicts to work through, but this is what collaboration looks like. We’re excited to welcome fans back for the next round as the Mavericks advance.”

The Mavericks finished with the best record in the ECHL this season and earned the Brabham Cup as regular season champions.

If a Game 6 or Game 7 is necessary for the upcoming series, watch parties are planned at several bars around the metro.