BILOXI — There was plenty of electricity in the air at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum as the Mississippi Surge beat Louisiana 4-2 with some stingy defense and plenty of physical play.

“The crowd was really into the game tonight, it sure played a big part in our team’s effort,” said Surge coach Steffon Walby. “The fans are a big part of our team and our players saw that.”

The 2-0 Surge, coming off a opening night 3-2 victory over Louisiana on Thursday, opened Southern Professional Hockey League play at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum before a crowd of 3,514.

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By MIKE WOTEN - Sun Herald