RiverKings beat Steelhounds 3-2
January 11, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release
Ryan Held scored a pivotal unassisted shorthanded goal in the second period to propel the Mississippi RiverKings over the Youngstown SteelHounds 3-2 tonight at the DeSoto Civic Center.
Held's 11th goal of the season with 9:37 left in the second gave the RiverKings (19-12-1) a 2-1 lead. His goal swung momentum back in his team's favor after it failed to score on a two-minute two-man advantage earlier in the period.
The RiverKings got a goal in the third period from Zach Pearson. His third of the season at 4:17 on the power play proved large, as did a penalty shot save from Sebastien Centomo midway through the third. Centomo's stop on Kevin Jarman kept the RiverKings in front by two.
The SteelHounds (20-10-2) did make it a one-goal game again with 5:01 remaining, as Mark Johnson crashed the net for his third goal of the year. However, the RiverKings rode out the SteelHounds' storm to end their six-game losing streak and earn their first win in 2008.
Eric Przepiorka scored his 16th of the season 7:13 into the contest to give the SteelHounds a 1-0. Louis Dumont slammed home his eighth of the season at 10:22 to tie the game for the RiverKings.
Centomo made 31 saves for the RiverKings, who went one for eight on the power play. Andy Franck also made 31 saves for the SteelHounds, who did not score on the power play in six tries.
The two teams get back at it again tomorrow night at the DCC at 7:05 p.m. While the game will not air on radio, fans can listen to the game on www.radiopig.com and/or watch it on www.nifty-tv.com/chl.
• Discuss this story on the Central Hockey League message board...
Central Hockey League Stories from January 11, 2008
- Rage steals the Thunder - Rocky Mountain Rage
- Sundogs grab point in OT loss for sole posession of 1st place - Arizona Sundogs
- Eagles tie sellout streak record, beat Odessa 4-3 - Colorado Eagles
- Bucks leash 'Dogs in SO 6-5 - Laredo Bucks
- 'Bugs tie franchise long win streak - Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs
- Oilers spoil Brahmas first home game in 2008 - Fort Worth Brahmas
- Scorpions win 5th straight - New Mexico Scorpions
- RiverKings beat Steelhounds 3-2 - Mississippi RiverKings
- Ice Bats win the battle, but lose war, 3-1 - Austin Ice Bats
- Gorillas beat by Rayz in SO - Amarillo Gorillas
- Hounds lose 3-2 in Franck's return - Youngstown SteelHounds
- Rayz outlast Gorillas 5-4 in SO - Corpus Christi IceRays
- All You Can Eat Price Reduced To $20 - New Mexico Scorpions
- Thunder Acquires Cedric Bernier from Arizona - Arizona Sundogs
- Thunder Adds Size - Wichita Thunder
- Introducing the All-New mudbugshockey.com - Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs
- New Episode of the Eagles' NoCo Hockey Show to Debut This Weekend - Colorado Eagles
- 96.7 FM The Wolf to Broadcast 2008 CHL All-Star Game - Arizona Sundogs
- Shots from the Point - CHL
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Mississippi RiverKings Stories
- Sea Wolves Sign Dan McKitrick for the 2022-23 Season
- Sea Wolves Announce Season Ticket Drive
- Garage Sale Dates Announced
- Season Ticket Holder Exclusive Garage Sale
- Letter from the President
