The Mississippi RiverKings announced that the hockey team will operate as a member of the Southern Professional Hockey League during the 2011-2012 season, which begins in October.
“Our goal has always been to build a winning hockey team in a manner that produces positive impacts in our community over and above the entertainment value to area hockey fans,” said Lanier Hurdle, a board member.  “This change will let us build relationships with teams closer to northwest Mississippi, and build interest in hockey in the region.”

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