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While soccer may be getting all the attention around KC this week, today we’re talkin’ hockey (and still a little soccer):
🏒 KC Mavs continue quest for Kelly Cup
⚽️ Free tailgates at Hen House this summer
🤝 Meet an Argentina legend at No Other Pub
🍻 One of our favorite happy hours in KC
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KC Mavericks Continue Quest for Kelly Cup Tonight
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The Kansas City Mavericks continue their quest for the Kelly Cup tonight at 6:30 against the Florida Everblades, currently holding a 2-0 series lead.
Mavs are Movin’: The Mavericks are cruising through the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs, boasting a 14-2 record while scoring 66 goals and giving up only 33. The Mavs had a historic regular season too, boasting an .821 winning percentage, the highest mark across all of professional hockey. (ECHL, AHL, and NHL)
Sweep or Not to Sweep?: The next three games of the Kelly Cup Finals will be held at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. Should the Mavs lose 2 out of 3, they will return home to Cable Dahmer Arena for Game 6 on June 15th at 7:05pm.
Tonight’s game will be streamed on FloHockey. Go Mavs!
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Hen House to Host Pre-Match Tailgate Celebrations All Summer Long
Hen House
Hen House Market is set to host Kickoff KC, a series of family-friendly pre-match celebrations featuring tailgates, global flavors, games, and giveaways at stores across the KC area.
Kick It at Hen House: Each event will feature complimentary tailgate bites & sips, official merch, games & giveaways, local pop-ups, and The Golden Cluck (Hen House’s very own championship trophy. All events are free to attend, but reservations are encouraged.
Local Legends: The Kickoff KC event at Corinth Square on June 14th will feature a special appearance by Sporting KC legend Matt Besler. The event in Lenexa on June 19th will feature a special appearance by KC Current star Lo LaBonta.
Kickoff KC events are happening at 7 metro Hen House Market locations from June 14 to July 1. Find the full schedule HERE.
Events
Meet an “Argentina Legend” at No Other Pub This Sunday
No Other Pub
Sporting KC is partnering with the Argentine Football Association for a free fan meet-and-greet at No Other Pub in the Power & Light District this Sunday, June 15th.
Who Is It?: The meet-and-greet will take place from 1-3pm inside No Other Pub by Sporting KC, and feature an Argentine legend and a Sporting KC star player. The event is free, so fans are encouraged to arrive early to secure a spot.
Argentine Summer: The Argentina partnership continues all summer at Sporting Park, where Soccer Capital Summer features exclusive co-branded photo opportunities, giveaways, and chances to win exclusive merchandise including a signed jersey on select dates. With Argentina training and staying right here in Kansas City, KC fans have rare access to one of the greatest national programs in the sport.
No Other Pub is located inside the Power & Light District at 1370 Grand Blvd.
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In Other News…
🍻 30 Reasons Why: Enjoy one of the best happy hours in town at 30Hour at 30Hop! 30% off appetizers, draft beer, wines by the glass, house cocktails, well drinks, and call drinks Sunday through Friday, 3-6pm.*
⚾️ Magical Season: The Kansas Jayhawks’ historic baseball season came to an end on Monday night with a 13-2 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. The Jayhawks end the season 45-18.
☕️ Hot Coffee: Parisi Coffee launched a limited-edition "Soccer Capital of America" blend ahead of the World Cup, and it sold out online in 14 days.
🫓 Naan of the Above: A new Indian restaurant called King’s Indian Cuisine is now open at 8250 N. Oxford St. in the Northland.
🍳 Breakfast Place: AR’s Breakfast & Brunch will open a new metro location inside Park Place in Leawood, replacing the former Mother Clucker at 11635 Ash St.
🤦 Correction: In yesterday’s newsletter, we stated that the KC Diamonds Youth Camp will take place on Monday, June 16th, but it should have read Tuesday, June 16th. Calendars are hard.
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