On May 24, 2012, the Mavericks extended Head Coach
Scott Hillman's contract for two additional seasons through the
2013–14 season. On July 31, 2012, the Mavericks announced an agreement with
Entercom to have all 66 games for the 2012-13 season broadcast on radio on
1660 KUDL. On September 8, 2012, the Mavericks announced the renewal of their affiliation agreement with the
Chicago Wolves of the
American Hockey League for the 2012–13 season. On October 19, 2012, the day of the Mavericks' first Regular Season game against the
Denver Cutthroats, the team announced
Sebastien Thinel as the team's
Captain and
Ryan Jardine, Dave Pszenyczny, and
David Simoes as
Alternate Captains. ==Regular season==