SPHL Mississippi RiverKings

Richards Named CHL Goalie Of The Week

Published on March 17, 2003 under SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN, Miss – The Central Hockey League today announced that Mark Richards has been named Goaltender of the Week. Richards led the ‘Kings to three straight wins during the final week of the CHL regular season to propel the RiverKings into the post-season. Memphis will open the 2003 CHL Playoffs at home this Saturday night against the Northwest Division champions, the Oklahoma City Blazers. Even though the ‘Kings are the lower seed they will host Game One of the best of five series due to a building conflict at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. For playoff tickets call (662) 342-1755 or go online at www.RiverKings.com and use the Ticketmaster link.

Richards beat Oklahoma City on Tuesday making 31 saves on 34 shots and stopping all five Blazers in the extra session in a 4-3 shootout win. Friday, Richards turned aside all 21 New Mexico shots in a 1-0 victory for his second shutout of the season. Saturday, Richards stopped 15 of 16 shots in a 3-1 victory over Austin that clinched a playoff berth.

Richards went 3-0-0 and stopped 67 of 71 shots for a .933 save percentage during the week. This is the first time this year Richards has claimed the Goalie of the Week award.

MEMPHIS VS. OKLAHOMA CITY FIRST ROUND SCHEDULE

Date Time Location

3/22 – Saturday - Game One 7:05 p.m. Memphis

3/27 – Thursday - Game Two 7:35 p.m. Oklahoma City

3/28 – Friday - Game Three 7:35 p.m. Oklahoma City

*4/1 – Tuesday - Game Four 7:05 p.m. Memphis

*4/2 – Wednesday - Game Five 7:35 p.m. Oklahoma City

* Best of Five

PARKING PASSES

RiverKings season ticket holders receive free parking during the playoffs. The parking pass for the regular season will be used for the post-season as well.

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 Stix 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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