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RiverKings complete sweep of Steelhounds

February 4, 2006 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


Youngstown, OH --- The RiverKings lost a third period lead only to get that lead back 48 seconds later to complete a 5-4 win and a three game sweep over the Youngstown Steelhounds Saturday night in Youngstown. Don Parsons scored a pair of goals with Derek Landmesser, Travis Banga and Ryan Watson also tallying in the team's third straight win and their fifth in five tries against the Steelhounds.

To say the least, the third period was interesting. With the RiverKings holding a 3-1 advantage entering the period, the Steelhounds scored three goals in a 2:58 stretch to take a 4-3 lead. Memphis then took advantage of a power play just 22 seconds later on Ryan Watson walk-in from the side of the net to tie it with Don Parsons scoring his second of the night and the game winner 26 seconds later. The five goals scored by the teams in the third period were scored in a span of 3:46.

Parsons finished the three games with the Steelhounds this week with six goals and two assists and extended his point streak to seven games. Watson had a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to a career high seven games.

Michael Dilorenzo picked up the win in the nets and improved his season record against the Steelhounds to 5-0 and 9-4-1 overall.

The RiverKings continue there road trip Wednesday against the Austin Ice Bats at 7:30.

Upcoming promotions: On Friday, February 10, the first 1,500 fans receive a Ford Key Chain and on Saturday, February 11, the first 3,000 fans receive Cellular South CheerStix

Be sure to take advantage of 2 for 1 deals on Tuesdays: 2 for 1 gold level tickets, 2 for 1 hot dogs, 2 for 1 soft drinks and $2 draft beer. There are 2 for 1 gold level tickets for the Thursday, February 16 game,, too.

Don't forget to head to TGI Fridays on Goodman Road after every home game for the "Official RiverKings Post-Game Party."

You can hear all regular-season RiverKings games on Sports 56 WHBQ (AM 560).

The Kevin McClelland Show will return on Tuesday, February 14 at 6 on Sports 56 WHBQ (AM 560).

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