SPHL Mississippi RiverKings

Mudbugs Beat The RiverKings 5-3

Published on February 14, 2003 under SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


BOSSIER, Louisiana – Friday night the RiverKings and MudBugs engaged in a lovely battle on Valentine's Day at the CenturyTel Center but the ‘Bugs gave the ‘Kings a sour good night kiss with a 5-3 victory. The ‘Kings return home this Saturday and Sunday against Tulsa and Oklahoma City respectively. For tickets call (662)-342-1755 or go online at www.RiverKings.com and use the ticketmaster link.

The RiverKings got the jump right away as Michal Stastny tipped home his 16th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game on a shot from Kahlil Thomas. Stastny has now scored a goal in four straight games and recorded a point in six consecutive. The Mudbugs tied it on a power play when Forbes MacPherson kept the puck in at the blue line and worked it down low for Chad Spurr who slid the puck into the net at 4:57. The ‘Kings then went on a power play chance of their own, but it was Bossier-Shreveport taking the momentum and the lead. Trevor Buchanan stole the puck in Memphis zone and unloaded a slap shot for a short handed tally at 11:42 to give the Mudbugs a 2-1 lead.

The Mudbugs extended their lead early in the second period as defenseman Jim Sprott wired home a five-on-three power play goal at 6:52 of the frame to make it 3-1. The ‘Kings got back into the game when Jonathan Gagnon put the puck in the net on a wild goal mouth scramble during a power play at 11:57 for his 16th of the year to cut the deficit to 3-2. Memphis out shot the Mudbugs 15-6 in the period.

In the third period the Mudbugs again drew first blood as MacPherson continued his hot play as he backhanded the puck by J.F. Racine at 10:47 to make it 4-2 Bossier-Shreveport. The Kings once again got back in the game on the power play as Jay Neal blasted the puck home for his 16th of the year at 14:26 to make it a one goal deficit. Bossier-Shreveport wrapped it up when Dan Wildfong finished things with a wrist shot from the slot at 18:46. FINAL SCORE Bossier-Shreveport 5, Memphis 3.

Racine finished with 20 saves on 25 shots to drop to 17-8-2, while Jonathan Forrest turned in a 35 save performance to improve to 6-6-4. The RiverKings were spotted 13 power plays but converted on only two. Bossier-Shreveport went two for seven on the power play.

For the complete box score use the link below.

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/print/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=16007

PLAYER NEWS AND NOTES

· The RiverKings activated Brad Mueller from the 14-Day IR prior to the game in Bossier-Shreveport.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

· This Saturday is Team Poster Night presented by Cowboy Corner. The first 2,500 fans receive a free RiverKings team photo. Cowboy Corner since 1957. Also Saturday night there is a post-game skate on the DCC ice.

· Sunday join the RiverKings for dollar hot dog and soft drinks at the concession stands as they host the Oklahoma City Blazers.

· Friday, February 21st, when the ‘Kings host the Indianapolis Ice all upper bowl seats are available for just five dollars.

Catch the RiverKings on the air when they take on the Tulsa Oilers this Saturday night on RiverKings Radio Easy 680 AM – WJCE. The pre-game show starts at 6:45 PM, face-off at 7:05 PM. For the latest stats, scores and more go online to www.RiverKings.com.

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