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Sims Signs PTO With Norfolk Admirals

January 29, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
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(Southaven, MS) -- The Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL) have announced that they have signed Mississippi RiverKings' goaltender Tyler Sims to a Professional Tryout Contract (PTO), according to Norfolk general manager Mike Butters.

Sims, a 6-foot, 190-pound goaltender, has gone 5-4-0 in nine games with the RiverKings this season. The professional rookie has goals-against average of 2.80, a .898 save percentage and has one shutout with the RiverKings.

Tyler earned the team's first shutout of the season when Mississippi stopped the IceRays in Corpus Christi on November 29th, by a score of 1-0. He made 34 saves in the victory.

His longest winning streak came between December 20th and the 27th, with victories posted over Amarillo (2-1), Wichita (8-3), and Tulsa (5-3). He made 34 saves on two occasions, the November 29th win against Corpus Christi, and in a December 6th loss at Rapid City (3-2).

The 23-year-old native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, spent four years at Providence College, going 44-56-10 with a 2.57 GAA and .909 save percentage. He is the career record holder for games played (116) and shutouts (7) at Providence College. Sims was given the Lou Lamoriello Award as Providence College Team Co-MVP for the 2005-06 season. He was named a Hockey East Academic All-Star in 2004-05 and was named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team in 2006-07.

Sims made his professional debut last season in the ECHL following the conclusion of his collegiate career. He played two games with the Reading Royals, going 0-1-1-0 with a 3.00 GAA and .907 save percentage. He then played two games with the Las Vegas Wranglers, going 1-1-0-0 with a 4.06 GAA and .860 save percentage.

Tyler is the son of former NHL coach Al Sims, who coached the San Jose Sharks in 1996-97 and has won a Turner Cup (IHL) title with the Fort Wayne Komets in 1993.

While not having an affiliate status with the Admirals, the RiverKings do have a working agreement with the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning.

Mississippi is home to play the Rapid City Rush on Saturday, January 31st at the DeSoto Civic Center. Game time is 7:05 PM. At the game, fans will attempt to set a world record for the largest mass duck call to be placed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Presenting game sponsors are Knight & Hale, Miller Lite, and A Safe Lock Company. Ducks Unlimited is the featured non-profit of the game.

RiverKings tickets are available through the DeSoto Civic Center box office and Ticketmaster. Groups of ten or more get discounted tickets when purchased through the RiverKings offices at 662-342-1755. Don't miss out in a moment of the action, get your tickets today!

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