Surge Game Preview
Published on January 31, 2012 under SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi Surge News Release
Biloxi, MS- January 31st, 2012 - Things get hot in the Magnolia State as the Surge head to Southaven to take on cross-state rivals, the Mississippi RiverKings. Both teams are on hot streaks, as the Surge have racked up wins in five of their last six contests and the RiverKings used a win against the Surge on January 8th to launch a four-game win streak that was snapped by the Fayetteville FireAntz on Saturday.
Veteran winger Jeff Grant notched the first hat trick of the season on Sunday against the FireAntz in a 6-3 Surge victory. It was Grant's second multi-goal game this season and his third in a Surge uniform. Mark Pawlowski registered his first professional goal at 19:58 of the first period that swung the momentum to the Surge for the rest of the game.
Several Surge players are also on hot streaks as the line of Tyler Ruel, Shawn Skelly and veteran Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn has been lighting it up since Ruel's arrival. Since joining the Surge, the Port Alberni, BC native has 8 points on 3 goals and 5 assists. Skelly has also posted 3 goals and 5 assists in that time and Versteeg-Lytwyn has 10 points in the last 6 games, with 5 goals and 5 assists. Center Matt Kinnunen and winger Rob Campbell each have points in 9 of the last 10 games while Colin Reddin has points in 5 of his last 7 contests.
The RiverKings are getting steady production from veteran Mike Tuomi, who has points in 9 of the last 10 games, with 14 points in that span. The RiverKings also got some help when veteran goaltender Scott Darling was returned after being loaned to the Wichita Thunder of the CHL.
Away Game Watch Party at Hooters Biloxi Beach
Join Surge defenseman Nick Klaren to watch the Surge take on the RiverKings tonight at 7:05 pm. Hooters Biloxi Beach is the official location for all Surge away games. You never have to miss a single shot, pass, check or fight. Catch the Mississippi Surge on the America One network at Hooters Biloxi Beach!
Upcoming Game
Join the Surge as we salute local police officers and firefighters on February 2nd against the Columbus Cottonmouths at 7:05 pm. It's Gulfport vs Biloxi rivalry night as the police and fire departments from each city will take part in a Shoot-to-Win Contest during the first intermission.
The city with the most tickets sold will receive a charitable donation to be made on behalf of the local departments to that city's local Police Explorers program and fire department. Contact the Surge office today at (228) 287-7825 today for more details.
The Mississippi Surge are a professional hockey organization in the Southern Professional Hockey League. To learn more about the team, league, schedule or corporate partnership opportunities, contact the staff at (228) 287-7825 or log on to mssurge.com.
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