Mavericks stay hot with weekend sweep of Fresh Coast Freeze, extend win streak to five
- Dickie Dunn
- Oct 28
- 3 min read
Columbus, OH — The Columbus Mavericks continued their midseason surge this weekend at OhioHealth Chiller North, sweeping the Fresh Coast Freeze in back-to-back home games to extend their win streak to five. The pair of victories also solidified the Mavericks’ position alone atop the Great Lakes Division standings, as the team now leads the division in both power play and penalty kill efficiency.
Weekend in a Paragraph
The Mavericks opened the weekend with a commanding 10–2 win Friday night, powered by a five-point performance from Brian McConahy (1 goal, 4 assists) that led the offensive explosion. Columbus followed up Saturday with another strong showing, defeating the Freeze 6–3 behind balanced scoring and continued special teams excellence. The sweep extended the Mavericks’ win streak to five and reinforced their place at the top of the division standings.
Standouts
• Brian McConahy — Recorded a five-point night (1 goal, 4 assists) in Friday’s 10–2 victory to set the tone for the weekend.
• Giovanni Valentine — Continued to drive the Mavs’ offense, adding to his team-leading point total and providing consistent scoring across both games.
• Team Defense & Goaltending — Limited the Freeze to just five goals over two games while maintaining structure and discipline in front of their netminders.
• Special Teams — Columbus’ top-ranked power play and penalty kill continued to shine, contributing key moments in both wins.
Quote of the Week
“It was good to get some guys opportunities this weekend that they have earned by continuing to push hard and stay the course at practice,” said Head Coach and GM Joey Recktenwald.
“Guys got even strength and power play chances and we saw a few guys collecting their first points this weekend.”
How It Happened
Friday vs. Fresh Coast Freeze
Columbus came out firing on all cylinders, rolling to a 10–2 victory in front of the home crowd at OhioHealth Chiller North. Brian McConahy led the charge with 1 goal and 4 assists, while the Mavs’ offense capitalized on turnovers and special teams opportunities. The power play stayed sharp, and the Mavericks controlled all three periods in one of their most complete efforts of the season.
Saturday vs. Fresh Coast Freeze
The Mavericks closed the weekend strong with a 6–3 win on Saturday. After a tight opening frame, Columbus pulled away with a strong second period, fueled by timely goals and defensive pressure. The Mavs’ depth continued to shine, with contributions coming throughout the lineup to secure the sweep and extend the win streak to five.
Notables & Trends
• Five and counting — Columbus has now won five straight, outscoring opponents 38–13 during the streak.
• Special teams strength — The Mavericks rank first in the division on both the power play and penalty kill.
• Depth contributions — Several players earned their first points of the season over the weekend as the coaching staff rewarded consistent practice efforts.
• Alone on top — With the sweep, Columbus sits alone atop the Great Lakes Division standings.
Lineup Notes
The Mavericks continued to mix in new faces this weekend as injuries persist, but the team’s depth once again proved a strength. Multiple players earned additional minutes and power play time, contributing to a balanced and energized effort on home ice.
Up Next
The Mavericks hit the road for a challenging four-game weekend in Fort Wayne, where they’ll face the Chicago Cougars, Chicago Crush, Chicago T-Rex, and MJDP. With momentum on their side and confidence building, Columbus aims to carry its five-game win streak through one of the toughest road trips of the season.
