CHL Mississippi RiverKings

Russell Smith Featured in "Desoto at Work"

December 10, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN, MS --- Mississippi RiverKings defenseman Russell Smith is the focus of the first in a series of web specific articles being done by the DeSoto Times-Tribune, called "DeSoto @ Work."

Looking at careers of people living in DeSoto County, the video, done by DeSoto Times-Tribune editor Jon Alverson, looks at a typical day in a person's career. Smith was selected to begin the series, which will be produced on a continuing basis by the Hernando-based publication.

The production is now posted on the newspaper web site . A direct link to the piece is found on YouTube .

Smith and the rest of the RiverKings are in Bossier-Shreveport tonight for their game against the Mudbugs, starting at 7:05 PM at the CenturyTel Center. Broadcast coverage of tonight's game will be heard on Sports 56, WHBQ-AM with Bob Bakken, starting at 6:50 PM. An audio stream of tonight's game is found on the Sports 56, WHBQ web site . Coverage will also be available on CHL-TV through the Watch Live button at riverkings.com.

RiverKings fans are also invited to come to the Southaven Buffalo Wild Wings, 7188 Airways Boulevard (just north of Goodman Road) tonight for another Away Game Watch Party. Fans will be able to watch the RiverKings meet the Mudbugs on the big screen at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Saturday is the annual RiverKings Teddy Bear Toss night, when the team plays the Dayton Gems at 7:05 PM at the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven. Fans are encouraged to bring new teddy bears or other stuffed animals and toss them on the ice when the RiverKings score their first goal. All donated bears/stuffed animals will be collected and donated to the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program.

Entergy's The Power To Care program is the night's non-profit MVP and fans can help in funding the energy bill payment assistance program through your local Entergy office or on the Entergy web site .

The game is also Ticket Redemption Night for season ticket holders and there will be a post-game skate on the ice after the contest is completed.

Sunday, fans are invited to join the RiverKings at the RiverKings Fan Club Christmas party. Hours of this event are from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Kooky Canuck in downtown Memphis, just across the street from the Peabody Hotel. The $20/person charge covers food and refreshment (non-alcoholic) as fans can join the players and coach Kevin Kaminski in celebrating the Christmas season. For more information, call the RiverKings offices or email RiverKingsFanClub@att.net .

Tuesday, December 14th, members of the RiverKings will be on hand for a Christmas "Meet and Greet" at Pecan Grove Apartments in Walls. The complex is located at 7320 State Highway 161 North, north of Goodman Road in Walls. Hours for the Meet and Greet are from 6-8 PM. For more information on Pecan Grove Apartments, log onto the Pecan Grove Apartments web site .

Also that day, the RiverKings will be involved in a RadioThon for Toys For Tots on the team's flagship station, Sports 56, WHBQ-AM. The RadioThon will take place during the entire day, from 6 AM to 6 PM from Humdinger's Restaurant, at Poplar and Massey in Memphis. The RiverKings' portion of the event will be during the Sportsbar afternoon program during the 3:00 PM hour of the show. Team members will make an appearance on the program and help in raising support for the Toys For Tots program.

For RiverKings ticket information, call 662-342-1755 or go online to www.riverkings.com today!



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