Brahmas Jump out Early for Win Over Wichita
January 21, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
North Richland Hills, TX- Texas (18-14-7) jumped out to a two-goal lead and never trailed, beating Wichita (24-10-2) 5-2 at the NYTEX Sports Centre Saturday night. Wichita cut the lead twice to one, but was unable to get the equalizer and Texas stopped its four-game losing skid to Wichita.
Texas scored twice in the first six minutes of the game, getting the first one at 3:57 from Calin Wild to make it 1-0. Ross Rouleau made it 2-0 with a wrist shot over Thunder goaltender Scott Darling at 6:27. Wichita was limited to just two shots on net.
Beauregard (19) cut into the Brahmas lead as he came down on a break-away, putting it under the arm of Texas goalie Steve Silverthorn. But Rouleau added his second of the game with two minutes left regain a two goal lead for Texas.
In the third period, Wichita cut the lead to 3-2 as Daniel Tetrault (7) scored a power play goal on a two-man advantage. However, Phil Fox made it 4-2 seven minutes later as he found himself all alone infront of Darling and scored. The Brahmas added an empty-net goal and won the game, 5-2. It was the first game this season between the two teams that wasn't decided by one goal. Wichita leads the season series four games to two.
The rubber match between the two teams on the weekend is tomorrow afternoon at 5:05 p.m. For tickets, call 755-SEAT, visit the INTRUST Bank Arena box office or online at www.selectaseat.com.
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