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RiverKings Claim Shootout Win In Allen

March 6, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


ALLEN, TX --- Ryan Held netted the game-winning goal as the final shooter in a five-round shootout that ended a 2-1 win for the Mississippi RiverKings over the Americans in Central Hockey League action in Allen, Texas on Saturday, March 6th.

The win stopped a two-game losing streak for the RiverKings on their current four-game road trip.

Allen opened the first period scoring on a goal from Bruce Graham, his 28th of the season at 11:55 for a 1-0 lead for the Americans.

However, the RiverKings tied the game nearly five minutes later on a goal from Louis Dumont. The goal came as Derek Landmesser fed a breaking Dumont into the offensive zone and he beat the Allen goaltender at 16:11 for his 20th goal of the year. Dane Marshall also assisted on the goal.

There was no scoring in the second period, although the Americans outshot the RiverKings by a 11-9 margin. Mississippi failed to score in four power play chances in the period, including one two-man advantage for about 90 seconds.

There was also no scoring in the third period and overtime, setting up the shootout session, where the RiverKings outscored the Americans 3-2.

Matt Summers, Dumont and Ryan Held scored in the shootout for Mississippi, with Held's goal as the final shooter becoming the game-winning goal

Neither team scored on the power play as each team had six chances. Allen outshot the RiverKings 36-23 for the contest.

Kyle McNulty was the winning goaltender for Mississippi in his first start as he made 35 saves. McNulty improved his overall season record to 7-15-1. Chris Whitley took the loss with a 21-save effort for Allen, seeing his record fall to 28-8-4.

With the win, the RiverKings improved their season record to 28-23-7 for 63 points. Allen falls to 38-15-5 for 81 points in the standings.

Next action for the RiverKings will be tomorrow afternoon against the Missouri Mavericks at 3:05 PM in Independence, Missouri.

The RiverKings return home to play host to the Texas Brahmas on Friday, March 12th at the DeSoto Civic Center. Game time is 7:05 PM. The Memphis Boy Choir will be featured and there will be a post-game skate on the ice after the game.

RiverKings history will be made on Saturday, March 13th, when the RiverKings tackle the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs. Game time is 7:05 PM, but come early to witness the retiring of Don Parsons' jersey number 13 in a pre-game ceremony. Parsons is the RiverKings' all-time career scoring leader and holds records for career goals scored at the minor professional level and is the career American-born leader for goals scored at all levels.

RiverKings' season tickets are already on sale for next year. Reserve your seat for all the excitement by calling 662-342-1755 today!



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