Cory Ward of the Tulsa Oilers scores against the Wichita Thunder

Oilers Ride Ward Hat Trick to Victory over Thunder

TULSA, OK- The Oilers dominated the final frame, outshooting Wichita 22-4 in the third period, defeating the Thunder 5-3 at the BOK Center on Sunday. Wichita scored in the opening minute for the second-straight night when Beau Starrett stuffed the puck under Olle Eriksson Ek's pad on the short side. Tulsa newcomer Cory Ward scored his first with the team, a top-shelf bomb created off a hustle play by J.J. Piccinich. Pete... Full Story