Game One Goes to Wichita, Bees Fall 4-2
Published on March 30, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees News Release
WICHITA, Kansas- The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees fell in game one of their Berry Conference Semifinal series to the Wichita Thunder by a 4-2 mark on Friday night. A 1-0 lead after the first period was not enough as Wichita scored three in the second to control the game.
The Bees survived an early flurry of chances from the Thunder thanks to spectacular netminding by Wylie Rogers.
The Killer Bees then struck first with a power-play goal from Brandon Campos at the 6:15 mark. Mike Wilson ripped a shot the point that was deflected by Brandon Campos to the back of the net for the strike.
Wichita launched a comeback in the second period scoring three straight goals to take the lead. Alex Bourret struck first at 2:00 then RG Flath found the back of the net at 4:02 of the second. Wichita increased their lead at 14:23 of the third as RG Flath scored again at 14:23.
The Bees would get one back before the horn would end as Mike Wilson scored at 17:42. Wilson picked up a rebound off a Scott Balan shot and sent it to the back of the net.
Through forty minutes Wylie Rogers made 25 saves on 28 shots.
Wichita would put the Bees in a two-goal hole as RG Flath scored his third of the game at the 2:12 mark.
The Bees would try to chip away at the Wichita lead for the rest of the game but were unable to find the back of the net again.
The Bees now trail the best-of-seven series 1-0 with game two coming Sunday at 5:05 p.m. Fans can follow the game on 956sports.com and CHL-TV. Games three and four are at the State Farm Arena on Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
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