Kings Pull Away In Third Period Of Tight Game

Published on January 31, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release


Ryan Campbell had a goal and an assist and Ian Keserich made 31 saves to lead the Mississippi RiverKings past the Corpus Christi Rayz on Thursday Night at the American Bank Center. The loss for the Rayz was their fifth straight, dropping their record to 15-22-5. The Rayz lead over the Amarillo Gorillas and Austin Ice Bats remained at one point and two points, respectively for the fifth and final playoff spot in the Southern Conference. The Rayz conclude their short week of action at the American Bank Center on Friday Night at 7:05pm vs. the Rocky Mountain Rage. It's Coor's Light Night on College Night, presented by Z-95.5FM. College students get $5 discounts on tickets with a valid school ID and the first 1,000 fans will receive free Coor's Light koozies at the entrance. Please call 814-PUCK for more information, or visit the Rayz online at www.ccrayz.com

Corpus Christi and Mississippi played a quick, scoreless period to start the game. The Kings outshot the Rayz 14-10 in the opening stanza.

In the second period each team tallied once. Ryan Campbell got the scoring started for the RiverKings when his centering pass from the right circle was deflected by the Rayz into their own net at 5:30. The Rayz tied the score on a late Kevin Watters goal from the bottom of the right circle that slid on the ice underneath Ian Keserich at 19:05.

The Kings recaptured the lead in the third period when Rick Kozak scored at 9:50 after a failed clearing attempt by the Rayz. With Corpus Christi pressing for the equalizer the Kings took advantage on an odd mad rush. Jason Lawmaster scored on a rebound from a Chad Wollard shot at 18:00 to make it 3-1. Steve Makway added an empty net goal at 18:34 to close the scoring.

Jason Tapp made 34 saves on 37 shots and fell to 15-18-4. Keserich made 31 saves on 32 shots, and improved to 6-2-2 with the win. The Rayz went 0-3 on the power play, and the RiverKings were 0-1. The Kings outshot the Rayz 38-32.

The Rayz are proud to be celebrating a decade of hockey in South Texas. Individual game tickets are currently available. Get your Rayz tickets today at www.ticketmaster.com, at any Ticketmaster outlet or the American Bank Center. Rayz group discounts are also available. For more information, please call the Rayz at 361.814.PUCK.

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