CHL Mississippi RiverKings

Gorillas Ground RiverKings In Weekend Finale

October 18, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


(Amarillo, TX) --- The Amarillo Gorillas broke open a tie game with four goals in the third period of a 5-2 victory over the Mississippi RiverKings on Sunday in Amarillo.

It was the third straight victory to open the season for the Gorillas, while the RiverKings fell to 1-2-0 for the year.

Amarillo opened the scoring in the first period on a goal from Anthony Battaglia, his first of the season. The goal gave the Gorillas a 1-0 lead at the first intermission break.

But the RiverKings came back in the second period, tying the contest on a goal from Ryan Campbell at 11:27 for a 1-1 tie at the second intermission break.

Amarillo responded in the final frame with two goals from Joe Guenther, one from David Nimmo, and another Anthony Battaglia goal. Kevin Jarman's power play goal at 12:38 was the only RiverKings' answer.

Both teams took 31 shots on goal, but winning goaltender Tuomas Lohtander made 29 saves. RiverKings goalie Ray Jean lost for the first time this season with a 25-save effort.

The RiverKings scored once in five power play chances, while the Gorillas were 1-for-6 in power play opportunities.

The next RiverKings contest comes up this coming Friday night in Southaven, when the defending CHL champion Texas Brahmas come to town. It will be the first of a home-and-home series with the teams, who meet again Saturday night in Texas. Sunday, the RiverKings complete their second straight three-game weekend with a 3:05 matinee against the Wichita Thunder on home ice in Southaven.

For RiverKings ticket information, call the team offices at 662-342-1755 or go online to www.riverkings.com.



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