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Mantha Nets Two Goals in Defeat from Roanoke

February 27, 2017 - SPHL (SPHL)
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Mantha Nets Two Goals in Defeat from Roanoke
Mantha Nets Two Goals in Defeat from Roanoke
(Mississippi RiverKings)

SOUHTAVEN, Miss. - Devin Mantha netted two goals for the Mississippi RiverKings (24-17-2) in a 4-2 loss against the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (14-21-6) on Pink in the Rink, presented by ServiceMaster by Stratos on Saturday night at the Landers Center.

Early in the first, Ryan Marcuz and Brant Sherwood displayed a series of precision passes to find team captain Devin Mantha for a power play goal to put the RiverKings up 1-0. Roanoke answered with a goal from Mike Moroso, who edged the puck past Peter Di Salvo on a rebound.

At 3:45 into the second period, Roanoke's Jackson Brewer dished a pass to the slot for forward Daniel Vernace to give the Rail Yard Dawgs a 2-1 lead. Mississippi and Roanoke shared two power play opportunities a piece in the period but failed to capitalize on the extra man advantage.

With a Massimo Lamacchia wrist shot, Roanoke advanced their lead 3-1 at 5:51 into the third period. Zach Tatrn and Mike Moroso were credited with the assists for Roanoke.

The RiverKings would not rest offensively. With just five minutes remaining, Devin Mantha tallied a shorthanded goal on a breakaway pass from Ryan Marcuz to put the game at 3-2. With a late power play opportunity for the RiverKings and a empty net, right wing Phil Bronner found a wide open net to give Roanoke the 4-2 victory in the final seconds of the game.

Peter Di Salvo (13-10-4) took the loss in the rematch diverting 39 of 43 shots. James Kruger (2-8-3) earned the victory by stopping 34 of 36 shots.

Team captain Devin Mantha nets two goals in the loss to the Rail Yard Dawgs 4-2 - © Kori LaVire

The Mississippi RiverKings travel to Macon, Georiga next weekend to take on the Mayhem for a two-game series. The RiverKings return to Landers Center on Saturday, March 11 to take on Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs. For tickets and details, visit RiverKings.com or call 662-342-1755.




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