CHL Mississippi RiverKings

RiverKings This Week

Published on November 10, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


Mississippi plays the two teams above them in the Northeast Division standings this week, traveling for the second time this year to Bossier-Shreveport on Wednesday, November 12th, followed by a two-game home series against Oklahoma City on Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th.

Oklahoma City leads the Northeast Division standings after last weekend's play with an 8-0-2 record for 16 points. Bossier-Shreveport trails the Blazers by four points in second place with a record of 7-2-0 for 14 points, followed by the RiverKings with a mark of 5-4-0 for 10 points and third place in the Northeast standings.

Oklahoma City has won four in a row, but the RiverKings have won their last three straight to start making a move toward the top two in the division standings and a win in Louisiana Wednesday night, plus defense of the home ice on Friday and Saturday could loom large in Mississippi's ascent toward the top of the Northeast standings.

The Past

Mississippi recorded the team's first weekend sweep of Friday-Saturday games last weekend. The RiverKings defeated Rocky Mountain on Friday, November 7th 5-2, and followed that with a 6-2 victory at Wichita on Saturday, November 8th.

In Friday's win, Mississippi received a pair of goals from Brad Bonello, who also added an assist for a three-point night. In addition, Louis Dumont provided a pair of assists and Matt Summers scored a goal and added another assist. Kevin Beech stopped 25 of 27 shots on goal for the victory. Mississippi scored twice on the power play in nine chances and outshot the Rage 32-27.

On Saturday, the RiverKings broke open a 1-1 intermission tie with three goals in the second period and two more in the third period for their third straight win. This time, Brad Bonello (two goals, one assist) was joined by Bobby Chaumont with a three-point night (two goals, one assist). Joining them were Louis Dumont (one goal, two assists), and Garrett Larson (three assists) on the scoreboard, and Jeff Nelson chipped in with a pair of helpers for the RiverKings. Goalie Kevin Beech (5-3-0) stopped 19 of 21 shots on goal for his third straight victory.

The RiverKings had another successful night on the power play with a 3-for-7 effort, their second straight three-goal performance on the power play, while stopping the Thunder all but once in five extra man chances (1-for-5). Mississippi outshot Wichita 29-21 for the game.

The Present

The next game for the RiverKings will be Wednesday night, November 12th, when Mississippi meets Bossier-Shreveport at the Century Tel Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. This will be the third time the Mudbugs and RiverKings have met in the regular season, with Bossier-Shreveport winning each of the two previous games by scores of 6-2.

Jeff Nelson has two assists to lead the scoring for the RiverKings against Bossier-Shreveport, while Louis Dumont, Stephen Margeson, Dallas Costanzo, and Bobby Chaumont have each scored goals against the Mudbugs. Dumont's goal against Bossier came shorthanded, while Margeson and Costanzo have scored on the power play. Both Mississippi goaltenders have played against the Mudbugs this season, as both Tyler Sims and Kevin Beech were charged with six goals each in their lone appearances this year.

The Future

Following the Wednesday night game in Louisiana, the RiverKings will return home to play the Oklahoma City Blazers in a pair of games at the DeSoto Civic Center on Friday, November 14th, and again Saturday, November 15th. Game time both nights will be 7:05 PM.

Mississippi defeated Oklahoma City 3-2 in a shootout at the Ford Center in the only previous matchup between the teams on Friday, October 24th. Louis Dumont's goal in the shootout became the game-winning goal of the contest. Dumont also added an assist in the victory, while Jeff Alcombrack and Bobby Chaumont also scored goals. Kevin Beech stopped 36 of 38 shots on goal for the RiverKings, who scored once in ten power play chances.

The Leaders

Among the league leaders entering this week's play, David Simoes is ranked fourth in penalty minutes with 55. Simoes also leads the CHL in major penalties with nine. Louis Dumont is one of two CHL players with two shorthanded goals this season. Kevin Beech is ranked tenth in goals-against-average at 2.73 and is tied for second in victories by a goaltender with five. Beech is second in the league in minutes played with 483 and is fourth in saves at 195.

Dumont is second in the CHL's Three Star Standings at 15 points and Bobby Chaumont is tied for ninth at 10.

Among rookies, Dane Marshall is fifth in the CHL in plus-minus stats at plus-five for the season.

Jeff Alcombrack is tied for third among defensemen in power play goals with two.

Streaks....

Brad Bonello has scored five goals in his last three games, dating back to November 1st.

Matt Summers has five assists in his last five games, dating back to October 25th with Laredo.

Mississippi's three-game winning streak is the second-longest active win streak in the CHL, dating back to November 1st.

Broadcasts...

All RiverKings games are heard on Flinn Broadcasting stations in Memphis. Wednesday's game at Bossier-Shreveport and Saturday's contest at home against Oklahoma City can be heard on Sports 56, WHBQ (560-AM), beginning at 6:50 PM. Friday's contest will be aired on 96.1, WIVG-FM, with airtime also set for 6:50 PM. RiverKings' Media Coordinator Bob Bakken provides the play-by-play.

Never Miss Another Away Game.

CHL contests, including the Mississippi RiverKings games, can be viewed "free-for-view" on your computer desktop, by logging on CHL-TV. Click the "CHL-TV" on the team's official web site, www.riverkings.com, and selected the Mississippi RiverKings channel to hear and see the games as they happen.

Tickets!

Tickets are available for all RiverKings home games at the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven, through the DeSoto Civic Center box office and through Ticketmaster. Group, fundraiser, and season ticket information can be obtained through the RiverKings' front offices at 662-342-1755.

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