It's been 14 years since Kansas City hockey fans enjoyed a direct connection with the National Hockey League, but the drought is over.
The Missouri Mavericks announced Thursday that they signed an affiliation agreement with the New York Islanders.
The Kansas City area hasn't had a direct affiliation with the NHL since the Kansas City Blades played their last game in 2001 as the AAA affiliate for the Vancouver Canucks.
Founded in 2009, the Missouri Mavericks have never enjoyed a direct affiliation…
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