CHL Tulsa Oilers

Christie Shines in Net, Oilers Fall to Komets in OT

Published on February 21, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release


TULSA, OK - Tulsa goaltender Steve Christie did his part, but the Oilers failed to get the last laugh Tuesday night in a 2-1 overtime loss at the hands of Fort Wayne (32-16-3) in front of 3,951 at the BOK Center.

Christie, starting his third straight game in net, turned aside 20 shots in the first period, and only allowed Chris Auger to poke home a rebound that gave the Komets a 1-0 edge.

The Oilers (23-20-6) found the equalizer late in the second period when Bobby Chaumont's errant pass ended up on the tape of Gary Steffes. Tulsa's second year forward lifted the puck over the outstretched pad of Fort Wayne goalie Gerry Festa for his 15th goal of the season.

The Komets outshot the Oilers 13-5 over the final 20 minutes, but Christie held firm on each Fort Wayne rush to send the game to overtime.

At the 3:02 mark of the extra frame, Brent Henley's shot from the point caromed off of traffic in front and Kaleigh Shrock was there to bury the rebound. The win gave Fort Wayne its league-leading 18th road victory of the season.

Christie took the loss despite making 42 saves on 44 shots as the Oilers fell to 0-5 in overtime games. Tulsa did earn a valuable point and now stands five points clear of Rio Grande Valley for the fourth and final Berry Conference playoff spot.

The Oilers begin a three-game series against Texas on Friday at the BOK Center at 7:35 p.m.

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