SPHL Mississippi RiverKings

Third-Period Power Play Goal Lifts RiverKings 3-2

Published on December 4, 2015 under SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - The Mississippi RiverKings (10-3-1) saw their two-goal lead disappear late in the second, but Linden Bahm's third-period power play goal lifted the RiverKings 3-2 over the Peoria Rivermen (9-4-1) on Friday night on Concorde Career College Ice at the Landers Center.

The RiverKings struck first 13:31 into the opening frame. Sam Higgins brought the puck down the right wing side and threw the puck toward the front of the net where he found Ben Rubin who lifted the puck over a diving Kyle Rank to put the RiverKings on top 1-0.

Peoria found their offensive stride in the second period. After Mark Pustin's breakaway goal put the RiverKings up by two, the Rivermen notched two of their own. Alec Hagaman found a loose puck behind Peter Di Salvo and buried it to cut the RiverKings' lead to one. Then, with 23 seconds left in the middle frame, Matt Summers nudged his puck past Di Salvo to tie the game at two going into the third.

In the third, the RiverKings took the lead once again. With Matt Summers in the penalty box for hooking, Linden Bahm deflected an Ian Young past Kyle Rank to push the RiverKings ahead 3-2 with 10:09 left in the third. Peoria pulled their goalie late, but the RiverKings defense held on for their second victory over the Rivermen this season and regained sole possession of first place.

Peter Di Salvo (6-3-1) picked up the win after stopping 32 of 34 shots against. Kyle Rank (7-3-1) took the loss after turning aside 24 of 27 shots against. The RiverKings were 1-5 on the man-advantage while Peoria was scoreless of five power play opportunities.

The RiverKings and Rivermen face off again tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m. on Concorde Career College Ice at the Landers Center for Star Wars Night! Come dressed as your favorite character and receive a discount off the gate price. The RiverKings will also wear special C-3PO inspired jerseys that will be auctioned off following the game to benefit the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi.

RiverKings forward Mark Pustin slides the puck past Rivermen netminder Kyle Rank to give the RiverKings a 2-0 lead in the second period on Friday night. The RiverKings would go on to beat Peoria 3-2.

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