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New Defensman Packs Hard Shot

March 21, 2003 - SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN, Miss.—Tim Schneider, one of the newest additions to the RiverKings team, doesn't have to say anything to make his presence known on the ice. At six feet, two inches and 225 pounds, Schneider is a tower of defensive playing ability.

The RiverKings pulled Schneider from his studies at the University of Wisconsin Superior and straight into intensive training for the CHL playoffs. Schneider brings experience as a member of the Wisconsin Superior Yellowjackets 2002 Division III NCAA national championship hockey team, four years of college play total and three years playing Junior A hockey in Lincoln, Neb. in the USHL and Billings, Mont. in the AWHL. This past season Schneider tallied six goals, five assists and 58 PIM.

"As far as what I can bring to the team, I'm strong, I've got a good shot, and I can pass the puck well. I can also skate pretty well," Schneider said. "That always helps. That's an added bonus."

RiverKings head coach Doug Shedden said he feels Schneider is a good addition to the playoff mix.

"He's got a very hard shot," Shedden said. "He's been clocked in college at 97 m.p.h. It's amazing how hard he can shoot it. We will definitely try to take advantage of that."

Schneider said he's excited about the opportunity to play professional hockey so soon.

"I want to learn the ins and outs of pro hockey," Schneider said. "The team is a good bunch of guys. I came in and they made me feel at home."

Schneider is in the process of receiving his bachelor's degree in Business Management and Transportation Logistics Management. His parents Rick and Terri Schneider and sister Beth, 19, live in Devils Lake, N.D. and his brother Craig, 28, lives in Washington, D.C.

The RiverKings play the Oklahoma City Blazers this Saturday in Game One of the first round of the playoffs at the DeSoto Civic Center, located just 15 minutes south of downtown Memphis. Face-off is set for 7:05 p.m. For tickets call (662)-342-1755 or go online to www.RiverKings.com and use the Ticketmaster link.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

This Saturday when the ‘Kings take on the Oklahoma City Blazers the first 2,000 fans through the doors at the DCC will receive Cheer Stixs courtesy of Cellular South. Welcome to the Cellular South. Also there will be live music during the pregame in the courtyard of the DCC provided by BlueGauge.

ON THE AIR

Catch the RiverKings on the air when they take on the Oklahoma City Blazers this Saturday in Game One of the playoffs on RiverKings Radio Easy 680 AM – WJCE. The pre-game show starts at 6:45 p.m., face-off at 7:05 p.m. For the latest stats, scores and more go online to www.RiverKings.com.

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