Mudbugs Top RiverKings in First Divisional Meeting
Published on October 21, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
(Southaven, MS) -- Travis Clayton's power play goal at 12:19 of the second period turned out to be the game-winner in Bossier-Shreveport's 6-2 victory over the Mississippi RiverKings on Tuesday, October 21st at the DeSoto Civic Center.
The red-lighter came with Jeff Alcombrack in the penalty box and came a minute after Louis Dumont's short-handed goal had brought the RiverKings within one goal at 2-1.
Joe Blaznek scored a goal and added an assist for the Mudbugs on the night and Travis Clayton also tallied a goal and provided a helper for Bossier-Shreveport in their third straight victory of the season.
Mississippi's other goal came on the power play in the third period, off the stick of Stephen Margeson, his second scoring play of the year, assisted by Jeff Nelson and Garrett Larson at 3:22. But, goals from Kevin Cooper and Tyrel Lucas, playing in his first game since being added to the roster, provided the final score.
Tyler Sims took the loss in his first CHL goaltending start for the RiverKings, allowing six goals and making 20 saves. Ken Carroll notched the victory in the crease for Bossier-Shreveport, making 23 saves and allowing one goal in two periods of the work. Ryan Mior played the final frame between the pipes for the Mudbugs, stopping nine of ten shots on goal.
Mississippi scored just once on the power play in ten chances, while the Mudbugs were two for five with the man advantage.
Bossier-Shreveport meets Mississippi in their next game on Saturday, October 26th, this time in their home arena. The RiverKings face the Blazers in Oklahoma City on Friday before the Saturday rematch in Louisiana.
Mississippi will be back at home October 31st and November 1st for home games against the Colorado Eagles, with both games starting at 7:05 PM. For RiverKings' ticket information, contact the team office at 662-342-1755.
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