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Stoddard activated, Kozak recalled

January 18, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


Southaven --- The Memphis RiverKings announced on Thursday that the Central Hockey League team has activated forward Darrell Stoddard from leave and that forward Rick Kozak has been recalled by the New York Rangers (NHL).

Stoddard had been on CHL leave for family reasons since January 3. Stoddard had eight goals and nine assists in 28 games prior to being granted leave. The second year pro missed five games.

Kozak leaves the RiverKings after scoring 14 goals and collecting 6 assists in his 18 games since being assigned to Memphis by the Rangers from Hartford (AHL) on November 30.

The RiverKings return from the all-star break with two home games versus the Odessa Jackalopes this weekend. The RiverKings will bring their 24-6-3 record and a seven game winning streak into the weekend. Friday's game is 7:05 with the first 1,500 fans getting a RiverKings drawstring backpack. Saturday's game is a special 2 p.m. start the first 1,000 fans 12 and younger will take home a Memphis Wings youth jersey. The team will also be wearing Memphis Wings retro jerseys that will be auctioned for charity after the game. Both games will be followed by a post game skate.

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A RiverKings game is even more fun when you come as a group. Groups of 15 or more save up to 30% on the box office rate, plus every person in the group receives a player mini bobblehead. Call 662-342-1755 for more information.

RiverKings Single-Game Tickets for all 2006-2007 home games are on sale now at the DeSoto Civic Center box office and at all TicketMaster locations and at ticketmaster.com.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS Friday, January 19 --- RiverKings Drawstring Backpacks to the first 1,500 fans; Post Game Skate; Saturday, January 20 --- Memphis Wings Youth Jersey to first 1,000 fans 12 and younger; Post Game Skate; Saturday, January 27 --- First 1,500 receive a Commercial Appeal RiverKings 15th Anniversary Puck

After every RiverKings home game, the party heads to the new Buffalo Wild Wings on Airways in Southaven, the official Post Game Hang-Out of the RiverKings.

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