RIVERKINGS SIGN FORWARD JORDAN LANE
Rookie addition adds punch to RiverKings forward line

SOUTHAVEN, MS--- A "big, tall drink of water" is coming to bolster the forward line of the Mississippi RiverKings team this coming season in the Central Hockey League (CHL). 

The RiverKings today announced the signing of rookie forward Jordan Lane for the 2010-2011 season.   Lane becomes the second announced addition to the Mississippi roster and is the first rookie announcement of the 2010 off-season period. 

The big six-foot-eight, 250 pound left winger recently completed his junior hockey career with the Neepawa Natives of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL). Lane scored three goals for 11 points with the Natives, ending a two-year stint in the league with 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists).

RiverKings' Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Kevin "Killer" Kaminski says Lane brings a lot to the table. 

"Jordan brings size, toughness, and he has worked on his skills to improve his game," says Kaminski.  "He's very coachable, wants to learn and get to the next level."

Kaminski also feels Lane will be good for the RiverKings on and off the ice, adding, "Jordan wants to learn and get to the next level.  He's a team player who wants to do his job and really gets involved in the community."

Prior to playing with the Natives, the 20-year old Lane played one year for the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League —a team that won the Atlantic Division title. 

Prior to that, Lane spent one year as a member of the Dauphin Kings in the MJHL, where he posted ten goals and 14 points in 56 contests. 

In addition to his offensive contributions, Lane added a physical presence to the forward line, posting 177 penalty minutes last year and 208 PIMS in his one season at Dauphin.  In 43 contests in the "Q" at Moncton, Lane saw 68 minutes of penalty time. 

Lane looks forward to showcasing his talents as he takes his game to the next level.  "The CHL is a great league and this will be a great place for me to come and show my physical abilities."

Jordan believes his size brings an advantage in his play.  "I'm able to use my size in the corners and in front of the net," Lane said.  "It's harder for a defenseman to handle someone my size, I've found."

The RiverKings hope to take advantage of this young talent out of the Yukon (Whitehorse, YT).  With his addition to the roster, he instantly becomes the largest and tallest member of the RiverKings, and adds a new presence on the left side of the rink.