Kansas City Mavericks’ defenseman Jake McLaughlin is the AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month for February after leading the league with a plus-minus rating of +13 during the month.
McLaughlin posted an even or better rating in 10 of his 12 games in February, including tying the ECHL season-high with a +6 on Feb. 26 against Utah, and posting a +4 on Feb. 21 against Allen.
Under contract to Coachella Valley of the American Hockey League, McLaughlin is second in the ECHL with a +36 rating, while adding 13 assists in 44 games with the Mavericks this season while also skating in one game for the Firebirds.
A native of Hinsdale, Illinois, McLaughlin has totaled 79 points (12g-67a) in 176 career ECHL games with Kansas City and Florida while adding six points (2g-4a) in 44 career AHL games with Coachella Valley, Milwaukee and Henderson.
Prior to turning pro, McLaughlin tallied 42 points (10g-32a) in 138 career games at UMass-Amherst and 18 points (6g-12a) in 120 career games in the United States Hockey League with Fargo and Sioux City.
In recognition of his accomplishment, AMI Graphics will present Jake McLaughlin with a personalized Plus Performer of the Month Banner during an on-ice ceremony at an upcoming Mavericks’ home game.
