The Premier Mavericks went 3-1 at the USPHL Midwest Showcase in Fort Wayne, opening with a 1-0 shutout of the Spacemen and scoring three shorthanded goals in a 7-2 win over Decatur.

The Mavericks’ season-opening eight-game win streak ended in Fort Wayne, but Devyn Bittner’s late goal beat the Spacemen as Columbus won one of four games at the USPHL Midwest Showcase.

Jack Rytel had three goals and three assists and Austin Letcher added four assists as the Mavericks rallied past the Fort Wayne Spacemen 7-2 to stay perfect at 8-0.

Douglas Loethen scored shorthanded, Ethan Dufour netted the winner and Robert Cook made 33 saves as the Premier Mavericks edged Cincinnati 3-2 to improve to 7-1-2.

The Mavericks rallied from a 2-0 deficit Friday and blanked Red River 6-0 Saturday to sweep their first NCDC home weekend and improve to 5-0 on the season.

After suffering their first regulation loss of the season Friday, the Premier Mavericks responded with a 4-3 win over Red River on Saturday to improve to 5-1-1.

The Mavericks' NCDC era is off to a perfect start. Columbus swept three games at the USPHL Chicago Showcase, outscoring opponents 25-5 behind a balanced attack and steady goaltending.

The Mavericks' Premier team stayed unbeaten in regulation in Chicago, posting two shutouts and outscoring opponents 27-5 en route to a 3-0-1 showcase weekend.

Mavericks host Battle Creek Dec. 20 with holiday jerseys, a postgame auction, and a $12 ticket, hot dog, and drink special.