Americans Win Big over the Oilers 6-2
January 4, 2013 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans defeated the Tulsa Oilers 6-2 on Friday night at the Allen Event Center, extending their first place lead in the Central Hockey League Standings.
On a night that saw Brett Skinner return from the IR and score two goals, Jason Deitsch scored a shorthanded goal in his 500th pro game, Jarret Lukin was involved in his first fight, and Drew Daniels scored his first professional goal, the Allen Americans won big extending their lead to three points over Wichita in the Central Hockey League Standings.
After Tulsa grabbed a 1-0 first period lead, the Americans would score two quick ones. Brett Skinner on the power play, at the 16:34 mark, from Tyler Ludwig and Darryl Bootland to tie the score at 1-1. Less than two minutes later, Jamie Schaafsma would net his first of the night, sneaking in on the right side and beating Tulsa goalie Shane Madolora to give Allen the lead for good at 2-1. Ryley Grantham and Drew Daniels assisting for Allen.
In the second period, it was Drew Daniels finding the back of the net for his first professional goal at the 3:35 mark, from Brian McMillin and Ryley Grantham. Then later in the period, Brett Skinner with his second of the night from Drew Daniels and Jamie Schaafsma at 17:53 of the period. Allen led Tulsa 4-1 after 2 periods.
In the third, while killing a five-on-three Tulsa power play, the Americans scored the highlight goal of the night when Jason Deitsch blasted one into the net for a shorthanded goal to give Allen a 5-1 third period lead. After Tulsa cut the lead to 5-2, the Americans regained the four-goal cushion when Jamie Schaafsma scored his second of the night at the 13:45 mark from Jason Deitsch and Adam Pineault to cap off a big win.
The Americans return to action on Saturday night against the Rapid City Rush at 7:05 pm at Allen Event Center. Tickets are on sale at www.allenamericans.com or by calling 972-912-1000.
Americans Three Stars
1 Brett Skinner
2 Jason Deitsch
3 Drew Daniels
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