Bees Fall to Allen 4-1 on Sunday

Published on January 29, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees News Release


ALLEN, Texas- The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (18-17-6) fell to the Allen Americans (24-10-7) on Sunday evening by a 4-1 score. Aaron Lee scored the lone Bees goal in the defeat. The Bees and Amerks played a tight game throughout but two Bruce Graham goals separated Allen late in the third period.

The Americans scored the first goal of the game at the 6:01 mark of the first period as Jeff Martens took a Mark Nebus feed and ripped a shot high glove side against John Murray. The goal was the first against Murray by the Americans in the series.

The two teams would trade chances in the second period including a pair of power-play opportunities for the Bees but neither side was able to advance the puck past the goal line. John Murray continued to play well making all six saves requested of him.

Allen increased their lead to two goals in the third period as Jim McKenzie deflected a Tyler Ludwig pass to the back of the net at 5:52 of the third.

Aaron Lee would bring the Bees within a goal with his 19th of the season roofing the puck on the side of the net at 7:16. Justin Bernhardt tossed the puck towards the net and after an initial save by Beauchemin Lee put the loose puck in.

Bruce Graham scored the next two goals of the game to hold the Americans advantage. Graham scored at 12:58 and 17:16 of the third period.

John Murray made 27 saves in net for the Bees.

The Killer Bees return to action Tuesday night with a big game against the Tulsa Oilers at the BOK Center at 7:05 p.m. Fans can follow the game on 956sports.com and CHL-TV.

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