Surge High Voltage Play Proves Too Much for RiverKings
November 27, 2013 - SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi Surge News Release
Mississippi Surge and Mississippi RiverKings were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Mississippi Surge made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2. No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Luke Greiner at 12:23 of the second period.
Mississippi Surge was paced by Mark Thorburn, who registered one goal. Thorburn scored 14:17 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Mississippi Surge. Bill Baker provided the assist. Referees had their hands full with a major incident at 13:54 into the third period. Four fighting penalties were dished out along with two game misconducts.
Mississippi Surge put 32 shots on net during the contest, more than the 27.8 it averages per game.
Mississippi Surge additionally got points from Baker, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Mississippi Surge received assists from Matt Gordon, Kyle Fletcher, Jarkko Leppanen, and Chapen LeBlond, who each chipped in one.
Mississippi RiverKings kept Mississippi Surge's goalie busy throughout the game, and Dan Clarke made 32 saves on 34 shots. Mississippi RiverKings was helped by Tom Craig, who finished with one goal. Craig scored 5:29 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Andrew Randazzo assisted on the tally. Mississippi RiverKings also got points from Randazzo, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Mississippi RiverKings were Devin Mantha and Matt Harrington, who contributed one a piece.
Mississippi Surge totaled 26 minutes in penalty time with three minors and two majors and went 1-for-3 on the power play. Mississippi Surge ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and LeBlond was ejected from the game. Dan McWhinney rejected 29 shots on goal for Mississippi RiverKings. Mississippi RiverKings totaled 26 minutes in penalty time with three minors and two majors and went 1-for-3 on the power play. For Mississippi RiverKings, Tyler Sheldrake was ejected from the game.
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