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Published on October 31, 2011 under SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


LAST TIME OUT: It was a tough weekend for the Mississippi RiverKings, who dropped back-to-back decisions for the first time this year, with a 7-4 loss at the hands of the Knoxville Ice Bears on Friday and a 4-3 loss against the Columbus Cottonmouths on Saturday, during 'Pink in the Rink' night at the Desoto Civic Center. Recaps of both games can be found here and here . With the two losses, the RiverKings fell to (1-2) on the year but they have played the least amount of games of any team in the SPHL so far this season. 'Pink Heals Memphis' was the focus on Saturday night, and they were able to raise $3,000 through their ticket fundraiser and $7,800 through the postgame jersey auction, with all the proceeds going towards Pink Heals Memphis and Hernando Youth Sports. A big thanks to legendary DeSoto County Auctioneer Sidney Lanier Hurdle, Jr. for his help during the proceedings. For more information on fundraising with the RiverKings, call (662)-342-1755 or visit www.riverkings.com today!

UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Next up for the RiverKings is a brief road trip to Biloxi, Miss. on Friday, November 4th. There they'll take on the defending SPHL President's Cup Champion and in-state rival Mississippi Surge for the first time this season at 7:05 p.m. in the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The next home game for the RiverKings will be Military Night on Friday, November 11th at 7:05 p.m. inside the Desoto Civic Center. All personnel with a valid military-ID will receive half off any seat in the building for that night's game. For ticket pricing for this event or special group rates, call the front office at (662)-342-1755.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE: This Friday's game against the Mississippi Surge will be carried live on America One and Radio Memphis. Broadcaster and Media Relations Coordinator Keenan Slusher will provide the coverage, with the pregame show on Friday starting at 6:45 CST. Fans are welcome to listen in via Radio Memphis' website at www.radio-memphis.com or at http://www.pirateradiostudios.com/ where 38 more games this year will be streamed live. Also, for smart phone users, Radio Memphis has an App so you can listen to the RiverKings broadcasts on via your mobile device or through your car speakers with blue tooth. For iPhone users you can download the App here and for those with smart phones on the Android Market you can download the Radio Memphis App here. RiverKings games are also available on Ameri ca One all season long and you can access more information about this through the team web site and the "Watch Live" button on the home page.

AWAY GAME WATCH PARTY: This Friday, November 4th will also feature this season's second Away Game Watch Party at The Spot Sports Bar and Grille. Located at 210 E. Commerce Street in Hernando, Miss., The Spot Sports Bar and Grille is the Official Away Game Watch Party of the Mississippi RiverKings. Featuring nightly drink specials for RiverKings fans for all the away games during the 20th Anniversary Season, come down to The Spot this Friday beginning at 6:00 p.m. to meet some of the RiverKings players, front office staff, and catch the game on America One to cheer on the RiverKings as they take on the Mississippi Surge.

COACH'S SHOW: The next Coach's show will be Monday, November 7th at O'Charley's Southaven, located at 357 Goodman Rd. West. Guests in addition to Head Coach Derek Landmesser will be announced prior to the date of the show. Join the entire team and front office staff next Monday night, and if you can't make it you can listen in on your radio dial at AM560/Sports 56, or stream the broadcast live on their website at http://www.sports56whbq.com/listen.php

RIVERKINGS STATISTICAL LEADERS: Team Captain Darrell Stoddard and Mike Tuomi still lead the RiverKings with 4 points, each registering two goals and two assists three games through the season. Alan Reynolds got his first start of the Season on Saturday. He's now appeared in two games for Mississippi and has posted a 3.98 GAA and a .808 save percentage.

TICKETS: Season Tickets for the 20th Anniversary Season are still available, as are all other discounted ticket packages for the 26 remaining RiverKings home games. For more information visit www.riverkings.com or call the front office at 662-342-1755!

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