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RiverKings Shutout Scorpions 1-0

March 14, 2003 - SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN, Miss – The RiverKings with a 21 save shutout by Mark Richards a lone goal by Michal Stastny and a stellar penalty killing effort topped the New Mexico Scorpions 1-0. The ‘Kings have now won back-to-back games. Saturday night join the ‘Kings for a President's Cup Finals rematch as they host the Austin Ice Bats. The RiverKings will wear special commemorative jerseys from Bumpus Harley Davidson of Memphis. The jerseys will be auctioned off after the game with the profits benefiting Cystic Fibrosis and the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. Game time is 7:05 p.m. at the DeSoto Civic Center, located just 15 minutes south of downtown Memphis. For tickets call (662) 342-1755 or go online at www.RiverKings.com and use the Ticketmaster link.

The RiverKings struck for the only goal of the first period when they went on the power play. Luch Nasato fired a great slap pass from the left point backdoor to Stastny who slammed it home for his 22nd of the year at 5:37. The ‘Kings out shot the Scorpions 12-5 in the period.

Neither team was able to score in the second period. The Scorpions had their opportunities as they went on the man-advantage four times in the frame, but the ‘Kings penalty killers were equal to the task. Richard's best save of the game came during this session as he denied New Mexico sniper Chris Richards on a rebound with a diving stick save.

More of the defensive stalwarts showed up to keep both teams off the scoreboard in the third period as the final seconds ticked away to earn the RiverKings another two points in the all-important playoff race. FINAL SCORE Memphis 1, New Mexico 0.

RiverKings penalty killers denied the Scorpions on all nine power play attempts, while Stastny's goal was the lone power play marker for the ‘Kings on three chances. Richards made 21 saves to improve to 16-12-1 and earn his fourth shutout of the season. Luciano Caravaggio made some stellar saves as he stopped 24 of 25 ‘Kings shots, but took the loss to fall to 23-16-2 as the Scorpions were shutout for the first time since February 14th.

For the complete box score use the link below.

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/print/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=16118

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

· Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South, Inc. will sell commemorative pucks Saturday for $5. Average cost of granting a wish is $5,000. The organization made $2,000 this weekend, thanks to RiverKings fans who by their purchase will help grant the wish of a child with a life-threatening illness to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.

· Saturday join the ‘Kings for a President's Cup Finals rematch as they host the Austin Ice Bats. The RiverKings will wear special commemorative jerseys from Bumpus Harley Davidson of Memphis. The jerseys will be auctioned off after the game with the profits benefiting Cystic Fibrosis and the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. Also Don Parsons will be honored by Just Hockey Magazine as the Minor League Player of the Year during the first intermission.

· Sunday is the final game of the regular season as the ‘Kings host the Indianapolis Ice on Fan Appreciation night. Join the ‘Kings after the game for a post-game skate with the whole team, plus great giveaways. The American Diabetes Association will be the RiverKings' featured non-profit of the night.

ON THE AIR

Catch the RiverKings on the air when they take on the Austin Ice Bats this Saturday on RiverKings Radio Easy 680 AM – WJCE. The pre-game show starts at 6:45 PM, face-off at 7:05 PM. For the latest stats, scores and more go online to www.RiverKings.com.



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