CHL Mississippi RiverKings

RiverKings game-day preview

Published on December 16, 2005 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


Memphis RiverKings (7-11-1, 15pts, 4th NE Div) @ Tulsa Oilers (9-9-2, 20, 4th NW Div)

Friday December 16 7:35

Maxwell Convention Center (7,111)

Radio: Sports 56 WHBQ (AM 560)

Webcast: riverkings.com (Click "Listen Live")

It has been a week of change for the RiverKings as they enter the first of eight meetings with the Oilers tonight. New forwards Sheldon Wenzel and Rob Ouimette will be on the ice tonight. The team waived Drew Terry and Ken Goetz to make room for Wenzel and Ouimette. Goetz subsequently announced his retirement. The RiverKings are 1-5-1 in their last seven games after falling to Wichita 4-1 on Tuesday. The Oilers are 3-5-2 in their last ten games and are at .500 (9-9-2) through 20 games after making the playoffs last season. Tulsa is led by rookie forward Jim Dahl (10-10-20) and forward Jaroslav Cesky (8-12-20). Henry Kuster's 11 goals lead a team that averages 2.95 goals per game, identical to the RiverKings' average. Goalie Marco Edmond has played in 12 games and posted a 5-7-0 record, a 3.24 GAA and a .900 save percentage. Chris King has seen action in eight games and is 4-2-2 with a 2.80 GAA and a .915 save percentage.

THE SERIES

The RiverKings are 48-43-6 all-time against the Oilers, 20-26-3 in Tulsa. Memphis went 2-2-0 last season versus Tulsa.

Upcoming:

Saturday, December 17, Memphis @ Oklahoma City 7:35

Tuesday, December 20 Austin @ Memphis 7:05

Friday, December 23 Bossier-Shreveport @ Memphis 7:05

Be sure to take advantage of 2 for 1 Gold Level Adult tickets for games on 12/20, 12/23, 12/27 and 12/31. You can purchase these tickets at all TicketMaster locations, by calling 901-525-1515, at ticketmaster.com or at the DeSoto Civic Center Box Office. There will also be 2 for 1 Hot Dogs, Soft Drinks and $2 beer on 12/20 and 12/27.

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 airs every Tuesday night at 6 on Sports 56 WHBQ (AM 560).

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