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RiverKings hosting "Sports Journalists of the Future" Night

January 10, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN --- The Memphis RiverKings are excited to promote "Sports Journalists of the Future" Night. If you are aspiring to be a Sports Journalist this evening is for you. Friday, January 19, 2007 as the RiverKings take on the Odessa Jackalopes at 7:05pm at the DeSoto Civic Center sports journalism and journalism students will get a taste of covering professional sports.

"We feel this event will get those interested a genuine look into the field of sports journalism," said Jim Erickson, Media Relations Director and the voice of the RiverKings. "Following the game we are thrilled to offer the students the ability to take part in a post game news conference with RiverKings players and head coach Kevin McClelland."

Students who attend this event will also be eligible to submit a story. The winning story will be posted on the RiverKings website, and the author will receive a RiverKings award package.

Interested students should contact Nikki or Jim at 662.342.1755 to receive a special red level ticket price of $9 for this evening.

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A RiverKings game is even more fun when you come as a group. Groups of 15 or more save up to 30% on the box office rate, plus every person in the group receives a player mini bobblehead. Call 662-342-1755 for more information.

RiverKings Single-Game Tickets for all 2006-2007 home games are on sale now at the DeSoto Civic Center box office and at all TicketMaster locations and at ticketmaster.com.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: Friday, January 12 --- Cellular South Darrell Stoddard Mini Bobbleheads to first 1,500 fans; Post Game Skate; Friday, January 19 --- RiverKings Drawstring Backpacks to the first 1,500 fans; Post Game Skate, Saturday, January 20 --- Memphis Wings Youth Jersey to first 1,000 fans 12 and younger

After every RiverKings home game, the party heads to the new Buffalo Wild Wings on Airways in Southaven, the official Post Game Hang-Out of the RiverKings.

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