CHL Mississippi RiverKings

Brahmas blast RiverKings, 5-1

Published on November 30, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


Anders Strome scored twice as the Texas Brahmas defeated the Mississippi RiverKings tonight 5-1 at NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills, Tex.

The loss marks the first time this season the RiverKings failed to win on consecutive nights. They lost in overtime 4-3 to the Oklahoma City Blazers at Ford Center last night.

The RiverKings had a golden opportunity to take the lead early. Following an altercation near the RiverKings' bench in the first period, referee Tudor Floru assessed three minor penalties to Robin Big Snake, giving the RiverKings a rare triple-minor power play. However, David Cacciola stood tall in the Brahmas' net, and the RiverKings went empty over those six minutes with the man advantage.

The Brahmas got a power play goal from Strome late in the first period and another from Justin Kinnunen early in the second period to distance themselves from the RiverKings. Blair Manning scored at even strength late in the second to make it 3-0 Brahmas.

The RiverKings got a glimmer of hope with 19 seconds remaining in the second period. Rick Kozak netted his ninth goal of the season on a scramble in front of the net during a power play. However, the RiverKings could not get any closer, as Jordan Cameron scored in the third period to make it 4-1 Texas and Strome added his second of the game for good measure.

Sebastien Centomo made just 15 saves for the RiverKings. Cacciola made 34 stops for the Brahmas.

The RiverKings finish their three-games-in-three-nights road trip against the Odessa Jackalopes tomorrow at 7:05 p.m.

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