CHL Mississippi RiverKings

Mudbugs Beat Back RiverKings Comeback Attempt

Published on December 18, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN, MS --- Bossier-Shreveport scored three straight goals before the Mississippi RiverKings could answer and held back two comeback attempts in a 5-3 victory in Central Hockey League action at the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven.

Mississippi saw a two-game winning streak stopped and Bossier-Shreveport ended a three-game losing streak in picking up its 19th victory of the season (19-9-0). The RiverKings fell to 12-12-1 for the year.

First period goals from Jeff Martens and Brett Smith (power play goals) and a second period tally from David Rutherford gave the Mudbugs a 3-0 lead before rookie Chris Auger scored his second goal in as many nights, this time shorthanded at 6:49 to start the RiverKings' first comeback attempt.

Chris Richards scored the second RiverKings goal with 50 seconds left in the middle period to get Mississippi within 3-2 Bossier-Shreveport going into the third period.

But Mudbugs' forward Shawn Limpright blocked a clearing play and beat RiverKings goaltender Larry Sterling unassisted at 1:14 of the third period to retake a two goal lead at 4-2.

Mississippi was not done, however, as Jeff Christian poked in a loose in the crease area for his sixth goal of the year with less than five minutes remaining to get the RiverKings back within one goal again, this time at 4-3.

However, Bossier-Shreveport finished the scoring for the night when Jeff Kyrzakos netted a shorthanded goal with just over three minutes remaining for the final 5-3 score.

Sterling saw his record fall to 5-4-1 with the loss, stopping 21 of 26 Mudbugs' shots on goal. John DeCaro earned his eighth win (8-3-0) with a 37 save effort.

Mississippi was 0-for-5 on the power play and stopped four of five Bossier-Shrevport power play chances. Each team scored a shorthanded goal. giving Mississippi five shorties for the season and seven scored by Bossier-Shreveport.

The RiverKings out shot the Mudbugs 40-26 for the contest.

Up next, the RiverKings play host to Bloomington's Prairie Thunder in a 7:05 PM clash Tuesday night at the DeSoto Civic Center. The teams will meet again in Illinois Wednesday night before Christmas.

RIVERKINGS UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, December 21st, the Mississippi RiverKings invite you to celebrate the holidays early when the Bloomington PrairieThunder. One child age 12 and under will be admitted free with an adult paid admission to that night's game between the RiverKings and PrairieThunder. The limit is one child per each paid adult admission of equal or lesser value. It's another great way to bring out the family to watch your hometown hockey team in action and save money at the same time. The offer is available for the December 21st game only and only available at the DCC box office during their office hours.

Wednesday, December 22nd is an Away Game Watch Party at the Southaven Buffalo Wild Wings, 7188 Airways Boulevard, north of Goodman Road. Fans will be able to come watch the CHL-TV broadcast of the game on the big screen, when the RiverKings travel to Bloomington to play the PrairieThunder.

For RiverKings ticket information, call 662-342-1755 or go online to www.riverkings.com today!

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