Thunder Comes Back to Take Game One
Published on April 13, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Wichita, KS - Behind a two-goal performance from Chris Chappell and outstanding play from Adam Russo, Wichita took Game one of the Berry Conference Finals with a 3-1 win over the Texas Brahmas Friday night at INTRUST Bank Arena. RG Flath added his third goal in two games as the Thunder closed out the contest scoring three unanswered.
Texas continued the Thunder's recent trend by scoring the first goal of the game at 6:06 of the first period. Chad Woollard was able to come into the zone and found Sy Nutkevitch who made it 1-0 for the Brahmas. Wichita has yet to score the first goal of a game in the post-season.
In the second, Wichita climbed back and took its first lead of the game with two second-period goals. Flath (7) skated through center and let a wrist shot fly that beat Brahmas starter Brad Fogal to tie the game at one. Chappell (1) gave the Thunder a 2-1 lead off a face-off for his first playoff goal of his career.
The Thunder had a number of chances to increase its lead, but was unable to get one past Fogal until late in the game. Chappell (2) iced it with an empty-net goal with just seven seconds remaining to give the Thunder a 3-1 victory.
Wichita continues to dominate in the final two periods, outscoring its opponents in the playoffs 12-5 in the second and 7-1 in the third period. Russo earned his fifth win in the playoffs, making 31 saves on 32 shots.
Wichita improves to 12-8 all-time in the first game of a playoff series and jumped over .500, now 50-49 all-time. The Thunder has allowed the first goal in each of its six games in the post-season, but improved to 3-1 when trailing after one with the victory.
Wichita went 0-for-4 with the man advantage while the Brahmas were 0-for-3.
The Thunder lead the best-of-seven series 1-0 with Game two taking place Sunday afternoon at 5:05 p.m. Join the Blue Revolution! For tickets, call 755-SEAT, visit the INTRUST Bank Arena box office or online at www.selectaseat.com .
Wichita Thunder playoff packages and season tickets for 2012-13 are now on sale. A $50 dollar non-refundable deposit is required for all season tickets. Contact the Wichita Thunder Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at (316) 264-4625 if you are interested in playoff packages or season tickets, or visit the fan relations table behind section 120 at any Wichita Thunder home game.
Central Hockey League Stories from April 13, 2012
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