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February 25, 2006 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release

Saturday, February 25 7:35

Memphis RiverKings (18-28-3, 39 pts, 3rd NE) @ Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (23-21-5, 51 pts, 3rd SE)

Dodge Arena (5,500)

Radio: Sports 56 WHBQ (AM 560)

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

TV: CHLTV.com

THE MATCH UP

This will be the second of three meetings this season between the RiverKings and Killer Bees and the first of two at the Dodge Arena in Hidalgo, TX. Memphis won the earlier match-up 5-1 on January 22 at the DeSoto Civic Center. Rio Grande Valley is coming off a 5-1 home win over Austin last night in which they outshot the Ice Bats 57-26. The Bees are currently in third place in the Southeast Division and are tied with Amarillo for the fourth and final playoff position in the Southern Conference. After a 5-4 loss in overtime at Fort Worth last night, the RiverKings will be looking to snap their eight game winless streak tonight. Memphis has never lost to the Killer Bees; going 6-0-0 all-time and 1-0-0 at the Dodge Arena.

Upcoming:

Tuesday, February 28 Tulsa @ Memphis 7:05 (Milller Lite Mardi Gras Night. First 1,500 fans 21 and older receive a set of Mardi Gras beads. Also 2 for 1 gold level tickets, 2 for 1 hot dogs, 2 for 1 soft drinks and $2 draft beer.)

Friday, March 3 Youngstown @ Memphis 7:05 (Quality Ultra Print Poster Night. First 1,500 fans receive a RiverKings poster courtesy of Quality Ultra Print.) POST GAME SKATE

Saturday, March 4 Youngstown @ Memphis 7:05 (Miller Lite Can Koozie Night. The first 1,500 fans 21 and older receive a Miller Lite/RiverKings can koozie) POST GAME SKATE

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