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RiverKings Bolster Blueline with Willmott's Return

Published on March 29, 2016 under SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


Mississippi RiverKings Defenseman Dean Willmott
Mississippi RiverKings Defenseman Dean Willmott
(Mississippi RiverKings, Credit: Mark Mathews)

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - Mississippi RiverKings Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Derek Landmesser announced today that defenseman Dean Willmott has been returned from loan to ECHL Brampton.

Willmott, 26, rejoins the RiverKings after playing in eight games in the ECHL with Missouri, Adirondack and Brampton, The 6-foot-3, 210-pound blueliner collected two assists and did not record a penalty minute. The Toronto, Ontario native had 15 points (3G, 12A) in 27 games prior to his call-up earlier this year.

Willmott will wear number 6 and will be in the lineup for the RiverKings as they take on the FireAntz in Fayetteville this weekend.

The RiverKings are back on home ice April 8 and 9 for their final home games of the regular season against the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Get tickets for both games starting at $10 per game by calling 662-342-1755 or visit riverkings.com for more information.

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Mississippi RiverKings Defenseman Dean Willmott
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