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October 24, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


WEEKEND PREVIEW

The RiverKings on Friday night visit the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs for the first time this season. The teams will play each other 12 times this season, and will have played each other four times by November 3rd. Last Friday, the teams opened the Central Hockey League season at the DeSoto Civic Center, where the 'Kings edged the 'Bugs 2-1. The all-time regular season series is now even at 35 wins apiece.

COMING UP

Friday, October 26

Mississippi RiverKings (1-1) @ Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs (0-2), 7:05 p.m.

Radio: The Big 990 KWAM, 7 p.m.

Internet: http://www.nifty-tv.com/chl

Monday, October 29

RiverKings Replay on The Big 990

Radio: The Big 990 KWAM, 6 p.m.

Internet: http://www.kwam990.com

Tuesday, October 30

Mississippi RiverKings vs. Tulsa Oilers, 7:05 p.m.

Radio: The Big 990 KWAM, 7 p.m.

Internet: http://www.nifty-tv.com/chl

Friday, November 2

Mississippi RiverKings @ Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs, 7:05 p.m.

Radio: The Big 990 KWAM, 7 p.m.

Internet: http://www.nifty-tv.com/chl

Saturday, November 3

Mississippi RiverKings vs. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs, 7:05 p.m.

Radio: The Big 990 KWAM, 7 p.m.

Internet: http://www.nifty-tv.com/chl

WEEK IN REVIEW (1-1)

Friday, October 19: Mississippi 2, Bossier-Shreveport 1

Defenseman Jason Lawmaster scored midway through the third period to lead the RiverKings to a 2-1 opening night victory over the Mudbugs at the DCC. Lawmaster took the puck off a face off in the left wing circle and skated behind the goal with it. He threw the puck at the goal from the right win side and it eluded Mudbugs goalie John DeCaro. The puck slithered over the goal line with 10:33 remaining for the winning goal. Lawmaster had to sweat it out in the end in the penalty box, though. He took a tripping penalty with 1:51 left and the Mudbugs had a couple chances to tie the game. However, Larry Sterling made the final of his 21 saves with 35 seconds remaining to preserve the victory.

Saturday, October 20: Youngstown 4, Mississippi 3

Joel Irving's shorthanded goal with 6:01 remaining in the game proved to be the difference as the Steelhounds defeated the RiverKings 4-3 at the DCC. Irving scored his second goal of the game as he darted around RiverKings defenseman Steve Makway in the left circle. He fired a shot over Sterling's left shoulder that rattled around the frame of the goal before dropping down inside the net. The Steelhounds improved to 2-0 on their season-opening 14 game road trip.

RIVERKINGS HERE AND THERE

Hello to Centomo, away goes Boucher

The RiverKings have brought 2001-2002 Central Hockey League Rookie of the Year Sebastien Centomo back into the fold.

Centomo went 16-1 with a 2.09 GAA and a .934 save percentage with the team in his first season. That performance vaulted him into the American Hockey League for the second half of the season with the St. John's Maple Leafs. Centomo eventually earned the Baby Leafs' starting job in the playoffs, but that wasn't the highlight of his rookie season.

Because of an injury to Curtis Joseph, the Toronto Maple Leafs called up Centomo to back up Corey Schwab for a game in Detroit against the Red Wings. When Schwab surrendered three goals on 13 shots in the first period, Centomo replaced him and played the last two periods. He gave up goals to Igor Larionov, Sergei Fedorov, and Sean Avery, but he also made 12 saves.

RiverKings fans remember Centomo most recently in an Oklahoma City Blazers uniform. He spent last season and part of the 2005-06 campaign with the Blazers. As a professional, Centomo sports a regular season record of 103-75-20 with a 2.87 GAA and a .912 save percentage.

To make room on the roster, the RiverKings waived goalie Nick Boucher.

Need a flu shot? Come to a game!

Shots on the Spot of Bartlett will administer vaccinations at the DCC on Saturday, November 17 as the RiverKings host the Mudbugs. The game won't start until 7:05 p.m., but fans can enter as soon as 6 p.m. to receive influenza, Hepatitis B, pneumonia, and Vitamin B-12 shots at normal costs. Shots on the Spot will make vaccines available to fans until the end of the second intermission.

Shots on the Spot offers on-site vaccinations and wellness services throughout the Mid-South to corporations, churches, and community groups. The company comes to facilities and offices by scheduling services around their workdays, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Under the B . . . a cow patty!?

The Kings Court Booster Club and the Junior StreetKings will present the first-ever Cow Patty Madness on Saturday, November 17 at 11 a.m. at the Hernando Civic Center. Both groups will share the proceeds from this event, which will take place on a giant bingo card at an HCC field. They will sell tickets for card squares until November 10. On the day of the event, Betsy the cow will conduct some very personal business for all to see. The winner Betsy "selects" will receive 20 percent of the profits.

Head to The Boiling Point after every home game

Join the RiverKings' players and fans at their "Official Post-Game Party Spot" after every game this season. The Boiling Point is located conveniently by the DeSoto Civic Center on the corner of Church Road and Pepper Chase Drive.

TICKETS

Call the RiverKings at (662) 342-1755, or log on to the Internet at http://www.riverkings.com.



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