CHL Mississippi RiverKings

Banga to replace Tessier at All-Star game

Published on January 14, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN --- The Central Hockey League has notified the Memphis RiverKings that center Travis Banga will replace defenseman Jason Tessier at Wednesday's All Star Game in Bossier City, LA. Tessier had been selected to play as a Northern Conference reserve, but will be unable to participate due to an injury he suffered in Friday night's home win over Colorado.

"The circumstances that set this up are unfortunate," Banga said of Tessier's injury. "It will be an honor to represent the RiverKings organization and I am looking forward to playing with the best the league has to offer."

Banga, a native of High River, Alberta, leads the first place RiverKings with 19 goals and 41 points. He was the Oakley CHL Player of the Week two weeks ago when he had three goals and five assists in three games. He has also collected at least one point in 15 of the last 17 games. His 19 goals are tied for fourth in the CHL while his 41 points are tied for fifth most.

Banga joins defenseman Derek Landmesser and goalie Larry Sterling as the RiverKings' All Star representatives. The 2007 CHL All-Star Game will be played Wednesday at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City.

The RiverKings will return from the break and host Odessa for games on Friday at 7:05 and Saturday at 2 p.m at the DeSoto Civic Center.

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Join the RiverKings for an All Star Game listening party at Beef O' Brady's in Southaven on Wednesday, January 17. The fun starts at 7pm with 45 cent wings and $1 domestic draft mugs.

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

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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