CHL Mississippi RiverKings

RiverKings gameday preview

Published on January 17, 2005 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


MEMPHIS (14-19-2, 30pts, 4TH NE DIV, 14PB) @ NEW MEXICO (17-12-3, 37pts, 3RD NW DIV, 16PB)

TIME: 3:05 CST

SITE: Tingley Coliseum (11,571)

RADIO: 96.1FM

WEBCAST: scorpionshockey.com

The RiverKings and Scorpions play in a special Martin Luther King Junior Day matinee today. It will be the final of four meetings between the teams this season. Memphis is 1-2 against New Mexico this season. The RiverKings are coming off a 2-1 overtime-loss on Saturday night. The Scorpions had a wild two-game series with Wichita over the weekend, losing 9-6 on Friday and winning 8-6 on Saturday. They are 5-5 in their last ten games. Memphis is 3-1-1 in their last five games. The Scorpions are led by Randy Murphy with 21 goals and 25 assists. His 46 points tie him for fifth on the C.H.L. scoring leaders list. All-Star goaltender Miguel Beaudry gave up 13 goals in the two games with Wichita to see his goals-against-average rise to 3.21.

Todays game will be heard on 96.1FM due to scheduling conflicts on the RiverKings usual radio home, Sports56 WHBQ. Fans who wish to listen to the game via the internet can access New Mexicos broadcast at www.scorpionshockey.com. Wednesdays game with Odessa at the DeSoto Civic Center will return to WHBQ.

A RiverKings game can be even more fun when you take it in with your group or organization. Get your group together and have a great time at the DeSoto Civic Center. For more information or to purchase season tickets, group tickets, mini-plans, or 9 game vouchers call the RiverKings at 662-342-1755 and ask for the sales department or stop by the DCC during business hours.

Catch all the exciting action of 2004-2005 RiverKings Hockey on Sports 56 WHBQ.



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