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'Kings And CHL Release Playoff Schedule, 'Kings Will Start At Home on Saturday

March 17, 2003 - SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN, Miss – The Memphis RiverKings will open the 2003 CHL Playoffs at home this Saturday night against the Northwest Division champions, the Oklahoma City Blazers. Even though the ‘Kings are the lower seed they will host Game One of the best of five series due to a building conflict at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. For playoff tickets call (662) 342-1755 or go online at www.RiverKings.com and use the Ticketmaster link.

MEMPHIS VS. OKLAHOMA CITY FIRST ROUND SCHEDULE

Date Time Location

3/22 – Saturday - Game One 7:05 p.m. Memphis

3/27 – Thursday - Game Two 7:35 p.m. Oklahoma City

3/28 – Friday - Game Three 7:35 p.m. Oklahoma City

*4/1 – Tuesday - Game Four 7:05 p.m. Memphis

*4/2 – Wednesday - Game Five 7:35 p.m. Oklahoma City

* Best of Five

The ‘Kings went 3-4-0 this year against Oklahoma City, including a 1-3-0 record at the Ford Center.

MEMPHIS VS. OKLAHOMA CITY RESULTS 2002-2003

11/14/02 Oklahoma City 3 at Memphis 4
11/19/02 Memphis 1 at Oklahoma City 4
12/13/02 Memphis 1 at Oklahoma City 6
01/31/03 Memphis 3 at Oklahoma City 5
02/16/03 Oklahoma City 2 at Memphis 3
03/07/03 Oklahoma City 7 at Memphis 2
03/11/03 Memphis 4 at Oklahoma City 3

NORTHERN CONFERENCE FINAL STANDINGS

TEAM PTS RECORD DIVISION

*1 - Indianapolis 87 39-16-9 NE – NE Division Title & Conference Title

*2 - Oklahoma City 81 37-20-7 NW – NW Division Title

3 - Memphis 82 39-21-4 NW

4 - Amarillo 80 39-23-2 NE

* Division winners are automatically seeded 1 and 2.

OTHER CHL PLAYOFF MATCHUPS

Northern Conference

(1) Indy vs. (4) Amarillo

Southern Conference

(1) Austin vs. (4) New Mexico

(2) Odessa vs. (3) Laredo

PARKING PASSES

RiverKings season ticket holders receive free parking during the playoffs. The parking pass for the regular season will be used for the post-season as well.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

This Saturday when the ‘Kings take on the Oklahoma City Blazers the first 2,000 fans through the doors at the DCC will receive Cheer Stix courtesy of Cellular South. Welcome to the Cellular South. Also there will be live music during the pregame in the courtyard of the DCC provided by BlueGauge.

ON THE AIR

Catch the RiverKings on the air when they take on the Oklahoma City Blazers this Saturday in Game One of the playoffs on RiverKings Radio Easy 680 AM – WJCE. The pre-game show starts at 6:45 p.m., face-off at 7:05 p.m. For the latest stats, scores and more go online to www.RiverKings.com.



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