CHL Mississippi RiverKings

Summers Aids RiverKings' 2-1 Win at Amarillo

Published on December 20, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


(Amarillo, TX) -- Matt Summers' power play goal mid-way through the third period supported the goaltending of Tyler Sims, as the Mississippi RiverKings defeated the Gorillas, 2-1 in Amarillo on Saturday night.

Dallas Steward opened the scoring for the RiverKings with a power play goal at 5:43 of the first period, assisted by Joe Markusen and Matt Pierce. The goal was Steward's second red-lighter since coming to the RiverKings from the Augusta Lynx of the ECHL. The counter was also his first power play goal.

Amarillo tied it with a goal from Joe Guenther at 14:24 for a 1-1 tie after twenty minutes.

There would also be no further scoring in the entire second period, as the score remained deadlocked after forty minutes of action.

But, the power play came through again for the RiverKings mid-way through the third period, on a two-man advantage. Summers converted a pass from Louis Dumont and scored close in at 10:39 for the eventual game-winning goal. Derek Landmesser also earned an assist on Summers' fourth goal of the year and his third power play tally.

With both Mississippi goals coming with the man advantage, the RiverKings were 2-for-9 for the night, while Amarillo was scoreless in four chances.

Mississippi out shot the Gorillas 43-26 with winning goaltender Tyler Sims (3-3-0) stopping 25 shots. Losing goalie Mike Gorman (6-8-0) made 41 saves.

The RiverKings improved their record to 15-10-0 entering a three-game week next week. Mississippi hosts Wichita Tuesday night, December 23rd. Oklahoma City comes to town December 26th, followed by a trip to Tulsa on December 27th.

Tickets for RiverKings hockey are available through Ticketmaster and DeSoto Civic Center box office. For group and season tickets and more information, contact the RiverKings at 662-342-1755 or by email at tickets@riverkings.com.

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