Sports stats



SPHL Mississippi RiverKings

Streak Snapped

December 23, 2011 - SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


Southaven, Miss. - The Mississippi RiverKings (5-10-2) snapped a seven-game losing streak as they defeated the Louisiana IceGators (10-8-2) 4-2 in front of a crowd of 2,358 at the Desoto Civic Center.

On the opening faceoff, Sean Murray dropped the gloves with an unexpecting Mike Tuomi, landing the IceGator forward a roughing penalty and setting the tone for the duration of the game as both teams played a tight-checking, physical game.

The RiverKings got on the board early as Ken Selby netted his sixth goal of the season on a shot from the slot over the left shoulder of B.J. O'Brien to give the 'Kings a 1-0 lead just under 2:30 into the first period. Just three and half minutes later, Nolan Waker notched his first goal as a RiverKing, as he put home a Darrell Stoddard pass to put the home team up 2-0.

But Louisiana would answer back. Penalties hurt the team in the first period, as Brayden Metz put home a shot at the 9:25 mark of the first period to cut the lead in half. Then, as Jason Hill broke in alone on Scott Darling, he was pulled down by Cameron Sault and referee Jason Schulz awarded Hill a penalty shot. Hill went low blocker side to beat Darling and tie the game up at two.

Scoring would not resume again until about midway through the third period. Deven Stillar's shot through traffic found it's way to the back of the net, as O'Brien never saw it, to give the 'Kings the 3-2 lead. Then, with five seconds left to play, Ken Selby put home the empty netter on a pass from Stoddard to conclude the scoring and notch his team leading seventh goal of the season.

The win improves Scott Darling to 4-6-1 as he turned aside 31 of 33 shots against. B.J. O'Brien falls to 5-3-1 and 0-2-0 with his new team.

Be sure to "Like" the RiverKings on Facebook to stay up to date on all things RiverKings and have the opportunity to take home giveaways and prizes.

The RiverKings are pleased to announce the return of the green level seat. Now, tickets start as low as $11, available through the Desoto Civic Center Box Office.

Children can get into RiverKings' games for just $10 with the purchase of a full price ticket. With the purchase of one adult ticket anywhere in the building, kids 12 and under get inside for just $10. This offer is available only through the Desoto Civic Center Box Office.

Every Friday night is Friday Night Teen Night with the RiverKings. Teenagers get a red level ticket, a popcorn and a soda for just $10. Teen Night tickets are available through the Desoto Civic Center Box Office.

Great tickets are still available for the RiverKings' 20th Anniversary Season sponsored by Belhaven University. For more information on any of the above ticket offers, or group and flex ticket packages, contact the RiverKings' front office at 662-342-1755 or log onto riverkings.com.

• Discuss this story on the SPHL message board...

SPHL Stories from December 23, 2011


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Mississippi RiverKings Stories



Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central