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RiverKings Clinch Playoff Spot With 3-1 Win Over Austin, Jersey Auction Raises 16,000 Dollars For Ch

March 15, 2003 - SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN, Miss – The RiverKings returned to the postseason for the third consecutive season by knocking off the Austin Ice Bats 3-1 thanks to goals from Luch Nasato, Michal Stastny, and A.J. Aitken. The ‘Kings are guaranteed a playoff spot with seeding in the Northern Conference still to be determined. Sunday night the ‘Kings take on the Indianapolis Ice in the final game of the regular season on Fan Appreciation night at the DeSoto Civic Center, located just 15 minutes south of downtown Memphis. Game time is 6:05 p.m. at the DeSoto Civic Center, located just 15 minutes south of downtown Memphis. For tickets call (662) 342-1755 or go online at www.RiverKings.com and use the Ticketmaster link.

The ‘Kings went on the power play in the first period thanks to a double minor against Austin forward Shawn Legault. Memphis capitalized right away as Don Parsons fired a one-timer that was stopped, but Nasato swept in the rebound for his fourth of the year at 8:35. On the back end of the penalty, Stastny stuffed in a rebound of his own shot for his 23rd of the season and a 2-0 lead at 9:33. Stastny has now connected for goals in three straight games.

In the second period the ‘Kings extended their lead when Aitken connected for his 6th goal as he deflected a Jay Neal shot at 4:21 to make it 3-0 Memphis.

The Bats spoiled Mark Richards shutout bid when Gerald Tallaire tallied his 25th of the season off a sharp angle rebound shot at 6:19 on the power play in the third period. FINAL SCORE Memphis 3, Austin 1.

Richards 15 saves improved his record to 17-12-1. Peter Brady, getting the start in place of the CHL's Goaltender of the Year Matt Barnes, faced 31 shots from the ‘Kings and turned aside 28 to take the loss and drop to 13-4-0. The ‘Kings finished 2-4 on the power play while Austin went 1-2.

For the complete box score use the link below.

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/print/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=16124

HARLEY DAVIDSON JERSEY AUCTION IS A HUGE SUCCESS

The RiverKings on Saturday night wore special commemorative jerseys sponsored by Bumpus Harley Davidson of Memphis. After the game the jerseys were auctioned off with all profits benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. Over $16,000 was raised, with Don Parsons' jersey going for $4,200.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

· Sunday is the final game of the regular season as the ‘Kings host the Indianapolis Ice on Fan Appreciation night. Join the ‘Kings after the game for a post-game skate with the whole team, plus great giveaways.

ON THE AIR

Catch the RiverKings on the air when they take on the Indianapolis Ice this Sunday on RiverKings Radio Easy 680 AM – WJCE. The pre-game show starts at 5:45 PM, face-off at 6:05 PM. For the latest stats, scores and more go online to www.RiverKings.com.

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