CHL Mississippi RiverKings

RiverKings make first cut

Published on October 16, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN --- Memphis RiverKings Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Kevin McClelland announced today that the team has placed forward Chad Wilcox on waivers. This stands as the first cut made from the RiverKings' training camp roster.

The team needs to get down to the CHL-mandated 18 players on Thursday. The RiverKings open the regular season on Friday night versus the Youngstown Steelhounds at the DeSoto Civic Center at 7:05.

Wilcox, 6-2, 220 lbs, was signed by the team this summer after playing with Flint (UHL) and Thetford Mines Prolab (LNAH) last season. He played in both of the RiverKings' preseason games, did not score and finished with 22 penalty minutes.

The RiverKings defeated Wichita in both preseason games over the weekend and will skate each day through Thursday of this week at 10 a.m. at the DCC.

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The RiverKings celebrate their 15th Anniversary in 2006-2007. The season and home opener is Friday, October 20 versus the Youngstown Steelhounds at 7:05.

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.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: Friday, October 20-Miller Lite Magnet Schedules to first 1,500 fans 21 and over; Saturday, October 21-Salt Solutions Youth Hockey Sticks to first 1,000 fans 12 and under; Friday, October 27-Cellular South Derek Landmesser Bobbleheads to first 1,500 fans, Saturday October 28-Bounz Youth Jersey to first 1,000 fans 12 and under.

Season tickets for the 2006-2007 season are available now and start as low as $240. Call 662-342-1755 and reserve your seat at the DeSoto Civic Center for all the action.

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