Game 4 Preview
April 20, 2013 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
North Richland, TX ( April 20th ) - Wichita will have its first chance tonight to close out the CHL Semifinals against Fort Worth as the two teams prepare to play Game 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the NYTEX Sports Centre. With a victory, Wichita would advance to its second-straight CHL Finals appearance.
Wichita took a 3-0 series lead with a 3-0 victory on Thursday night behind the strength of goals scored by Matt Robinson, Les Reaney and Matt Summers. Torrie Jung was outstanding in net for the Thunder, stopping all 29 shots he saw and earning his second shutout of the post-season. Jung leads the league in wins (7), goals against average (1.53) and save percentage (.937). Summers has recorded a goal and three assists and a +4 in his last two games. Robinson netted his second game-winning-goal of the playoffs while Reaney tallied his fourth goal. The Thunder power play has been terrific over the last four games, going 7-for-19 (36.8%) in that span.
The Thunder also set two new records last Thursday. With the win, Wichita set a new playoff winning streak with seven-straight wins. Including the final two games of the regular season, Wichita has also won nine consecutive contests which is a new franchise record. The previous streak of eight wins in a row had last been reached in 2004-05. Wichita is one win away from tying the longest post-season streak in CHL/WPHL history. Twice have teams won eight straight games (1999/Oklahoma City and 2001/Lubbock).
Fort Worth is lead by Ross Rouleau who has six points so far in the playoffs and both of his goals coming in Game 2 on the power play. Behind him is Shawn Szydlowski who has five points (2g, 3a) in six post-season contests. The Brahmas are very tough historically at home in the playoffs, going 22-9 all-time at NYTEX Sports Centre. Brad Fogal got the start on Thursday for Fort Worth and is 0-2 so far in the playoffs with a goals against average of 1.95 and a save percentage of .933. His goalie mate, Kristofer Westblom is 4-2-1 in seven appearances with a goals against of 2.50 and save percentage of .903.
CHL Conference Semi-Finals - Series "F" (best-of-7)
Fort Worth Brahmas vs. Wichita Thunder
Game 1 - Wednesday, April 10th - Fort Worth at Wichita, 4-1 W
Game 2 - Thursday, April 11th - Fort Worth at Wichita, 4-3 W
Game 3 - Thursday, April 18th - Wichita at Fort Worth, 3-0 W
Game 4 - Saturday, April 20th - Wichita at Fort Worth, 7:30 p.m.
*Game 5 - Sunday, April 21st - Fort Worth at Wichita, 5:05 p.m.
*Game 6 - Tuesday, April 23rd - Wichita at Fort Worth, 7:00 p.m.
*Game 7 - Wednesday, April 24th - Fort Worth at Wichita, 7:05 p.m.
Thunder leads series 3-0
*if necessary
(All times Central)
If necessary, The Thunder would host Game 5 on Sunday, April 21st at 5:05 p.m . For tickets, call 755-SEAT, visit the INTRUST Bank Arena box office or online at www.selectaseat.com .
Wichita Thunder season tickets for 2013-14 are now on sale. A $50 dollar non-refundable deposit is required for all season tickets. Contact the Wichita Thunder Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at (316) 264-4625 or visit the fan relations table behind section 120 at any Wichita Thunder home game for more information. Join the Blue Revolution today!
Central Hockey League Stories from April 20, 2013
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- Mavericks Extend Series with Dramatic Overtime Win, 3-2 - Kansas City Mavericks
- Game 4 Preview - Wichita Thunder
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