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RiverKings to Play on Planters Bank Ice

October 25, 2017 - SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN, Miss - The Mississippi RiverKings, the longest continuously running sports franchise in the Mid-South, announced today that Planters Bank, Mississippi's premier banking institution, is now the presenting sponsor of the ice surface for the upcoming 2017-18 season.

Planters Bank Ice at Landers Center will be home to at least 28 games for the RiverKings and will be decorated with two large Planters Bank brand marks directly at center ice, flanking the RiverKings crowned "M" logo. The agreement will also ensure that all references to the playing surface be made using the Planters Bank name including but not limited to print, social, and traditional media.

"Planters Bank is excited to be a sponsor of the RiverKings Hockey organization," said Charles Burnett, Planters Bank President - DeSoto County. "In addition, Planters Bank has enjoyed a great relationship with the Maddox foundation who shares our vision of continued growth and improvement in DeSoto County. We are a proud partner to an exceptional organization that will strengthen and make Mississippi's non-profit community 'best in class' in the United States."

"We're proud to partner with Planters Bank and play on Planters Bank Ice at the Landers Center this season," RiverKings General Manager David Schmoll said. "This is a great partnership between two businesses working for the continued betterment of our community."

Planters Bank has 19 locations throughout the state of Mississippi with the nearest branch located at 232 Goodman Rd W in Southaven. For a full list of branches, services, and information, visit them online at www.planters-bank.com or stop by your nearest location.

For a complete schedule of when you can see the RiverKings in action on Planters Bank Ice at Landers Center, visit www.riverkings.com/schedule. Friends and Family Four Packs are on sale now for Friday night's home opener versus the Knoxville Ice Bears. Fans can get four tickets, four hats, and four food vouchers for only $36. Visit www.riverkings.com/familypacks for more information and to see other Friends and Family dates.

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