Mississippi enters the week with a record of 23-20-6 for 52 points. The RiverKings are fourth in the CHL Northern Conference standings, trailing third-place Bossier-Shreveport by four points and leading fifth-place Tulsa by one point in the standings.

RECENT GAMES

Tuesday, Feb. 9 - Bossier-Shreveport 6, at RiverKings 1

Bossier-Shreveport scored four straight times in the second through the third period to break open a close contest at the DeSoto Civic Center. Kevin Truelson scored the RiverKings' only goal midway through the middle period to cut the Mudbugs' lead to 2-1.

Truelson's goal came on the power play as the RiverKings went one-for-nine in the game, but allowed two power play goals in four Bossier-Shreveport chances.

Mississippi was outshot, 28-26, for the contest. Mark Sibbald took the loss in goal for the RiverKings with a 12-save effort in 32 minutes of play.

Friday, Feb. 12 - at Tulsa 3, RiverKings 2 (overtime)

Tulsa scored in the first minute of overtime to claim their sixth victory in the season series over the RiverKings. Mississippi received goals from newcomer Elias Godoy and Matt Summers, who scored on the power play just over halfway through the final period to tie the contest at 2-2. It was the RiverKings' only power play goal of the game (one-for-seven), while Tulsa scored once in three power play opportunities. Mississippi outshot Tulsa, 33-26, for the contest. Tim Boron took the overtime loss in goal with a 23-save performance.

Saturday, Feb. 13 - at Missouri 6, RiverKings 1

Missouri scored the first five goals of the game before Stephen Margeson answered with a power play goal at 12:37 of the final period. The Mavericks then added an empty-netter for the final score.

Mississippi was one-for-nine with the power play, while Missouri was two-for-nine with the man advantage. The RiverKings outshot the Mavericks, 40-19, but Mark

Sibbald was given the loss in goal with a 13-save effort.

Sunday, Feb. 14 - at RiverKings 4, Wichita 2

Mississippi salvaged the weekend and broke a seven-game winless streak with the Valentine's Day matinee in the DeSoto Civic Center Sunday afternoon. Glenn Detulleo scored the eventual game-winning goal at 7:21 of the second period, followed by a Darrell Stoddard goal for the final score. Ryan Held opened the RiverKings scoring and Tyler Doherty netted his first professional goal in the victory.

Mississippi was held off the scoreboard on the power play in seven opportunities, while the Thunder scored once in four chances. Mississippi took 40 shots for the second straight contest and held the Thunder to 25. Tim Boron won his first game as a Mississippi goaltender with a 23-save performance.

UPCOMING GAMES

Wednesday, Feb. 17 - RiverKings at Wichita (7:05 p.m.)

Mississippi starts its longest road trip of the season in its second appearance to the Thunder's new arena in downtown Wichita on Wednesday night and its last appearance in Kansas this year.

The RiverKings are 3-1-1 against the Thunder this season. Ryan Held has four goals and nine points against Wichita this year.

Friday, Feb. 19, and Saturday, Feb. 20 - RiverKings at Colorado (8:05 p.m. CT)

The RiverKings travel to Colorado for the final two meetings of the season with the Eagles. Mississippi has won the only previous meeting between the conference rivals this year, a game highlighted by Louis Dumont's four-goal performance in a 6-3 victory.

RIVERKINGS LEADERS

GOALS - Ryan Held (21)

ASSISTS - Held, Louis Dumont (29)

POINTS - Held (50)

PLUS/MINUS - Dumont (plus-10)

PENALTY MINUTES - Simoes (145)

POWER PLAY GOALS - Held, Kevin Truelson (six)

SHORTHANDED GOALS - Held (two)

GAME-WINNING GOALS - Dumont, Bobby Chaumont (four)

GOALIE LEADERS (ACTIVE ROSTER, RIVERKINGS GAMES ONLY)

GAMES - Mark Sibbald (nine)

MINUTES - Sibbald (518)

WINS - Sibbald (five)

WIN STREAK - Tim Boron (one)

GOALS ALLOWED - Boron (19) GAA - Boron (3.44)

SAVE PERCENTAGE - Sibbald (.873)

NEED A SCORECARD

Mississippi shook up the line up in search of better combinations recently, which appeared to start working Sunday in the victory over Wichita. Ken Davis earned his first point in an assist of Glenn Detulleo's game-winning goal, while Tyler Doherty scored his first professional goal.

Davis last played for McGill University (Montreal, QC) in 2006, while Doherty played for Concordia University (Montreal, QC) in 2007. Davis was a draft choice of the Detroit Red Wings in 1999 and helped the Portland Winterhawks (WHL) win the Memorial Cup, emblematic of Canadian major junior hockey supremacy, in 1998. Doherty has played some semi-pro hockey in Quebec since his college days at Concordia.

In addition, Elias Godoy has added some punch to the offense, since coming to the RiverKings in a trade with Texas. Godoy has scored a goal and has added a pair of assists in his three appearances with the team.

HELD PACES THE OFFENSE

Ryan Held's 21 goals puts him in the top twenty for goal scoring in the CHL standings at No. 16. He's also in the Top 20 (tied at No. 18) for points with 50 for the season. Held needs nine goals to match his career single-season high of 30 goals, set in the 2007-08 season in Mississippi.

LANDMESSER'S OFFENSIVE AT THE BLUE LINE

Veteran defenseman Derek Landmesser continues to be productive on offense from the blue line, as he's in a tie for seventh in the CHL for points by a defenseman with 34. Landmesser is in a tie for 10th in goals scored with eight and tied for sixth in assists by a defenseman with 26. Three of Landmesser's goal have come on the power play and he ranks in a tie for first in the CHL for power play assists with 19.

OF NOTE...

Defenseman Nathan Schwartzbauer will play in his 100th career CHL game on Saturday against Colorado.

Defenseman Andrew Lackner plays in his 100th career RiverKings game Saturday at Colorado.

Forward Bobby Chaumont will play in his 100th game with the RiverKings on Friday against Colorado.

BROADCASTS

All games this week for the RiverKings will be available on Sports 56, WHBQ-AM, with Bob Bakken providing the play-by-play. Pre-game coverage starts 15 minutes prior to the first face off. Game coverage is also available on CHL-TV, through the INSINC webcasting service. Click on the ‘Watch Live” link at the RiverKings website for more information.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Friday, Feb. 26 - RiverKings vs. Wichita (7:05 p.m.)

Down Syndrome of Memphis and the Mid-South to be spotlighted. Jersey auction planned of the “Pink in the Rink” Night jerseys that didn't make it here in time for the game this past Sunday. Post-game skate on the ice at the end of the game.

Saturday, Feb. 27 - RiverKings vs. Allen (7:05 p.m.)

Dockery Foundation is spotlighted. Post-game skate on the ice for fans after the game.

Also...Fan Appreciation Night is set for March 20, when the RiverKings meet the Tulsa Oilers at 7:05 p.m. Lots of prizes and giveaways as the RiverKings show their appreciation for this year's support. Miller Lite Jerseys will be auctioned off after the game and another post-game skate for fans is planned as well.