Grizz Defeat the Oilers 5-3 at Maverik Center
April 15, 2023 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
West Valley City, Utah - Cameron Wright scored the game winning goal with 2:45 left in regulation as the Utah Grizzlies defeated the Tulsa Oilers 5-3 in front of a crowd of 6954 at Maverik Center on Friday night.
Brandon Cutler got the scoring started 13:38 in with the most spectacular goal Utah has scored all season as he went between his legs for his 14th goal of the season. Tulsa's Blake McLaughlin scored a shorthanded unassisted goal 16:09 into the first to tie the game 1-1.
Early in the second period Utah took a 2-1 lead as Cameron Wright scored 3:48 in. Tarun Fizer extended the lead 7:17 in with his first of two goals on the night. The Oilers scored 2 goals late in the second period. McLaughlin scored his second of the game 17:43 in. 54 seconds later Dante Sheriff tied it up with his 13th of the year. The score was tied 3-3 after 2 periods.
Cameron Wright's game winner 17:15 into the third period was his league leading 9th game winning goal this season. Fizer added an empty netter with 6 seconds left for his second of the night as Utah won 5-3 as they are now 4-1 vs Tulsa this season.
Utah outshot Tulsa 37 to 34. The Grizzlies were 3 for 6 on the power play and were 3 for 3 on the penalty kill. Utah's Trent Miner saved 31 of 34 to earn his 15th win of the season. Tulsa's Riley Morris stopped 32 of 36.
The Grizzlies can clinch a playoff spot with a victory on Saturday night or a Wichita loss. Utah is tied with Wichita for 4th place as both teams have 72 standings points. Utah owns the tie-breaker with Wichita.
Fan Appreciation Night is on Saturday night at 7:10 pm as the Grizzlies face the Oilers in the regular season finale. Tickets are available at utahgrizzlies.com or by calling (801) 988-8000.
3 stars
1. Tarun Fizer (Utah) - 2 goals, 1 assist.
2. Cameron Wright (Utah) - 2 goals.
3. Blake McLaughlin (Tulsa) - 2 goals.
ECHL Stories from April 15, 2023
- Cyclones Finish Historic 2022-23 Regular Season - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Wichita Drops Regular Season Finale in a Shootout - Wichita Thunder
- Oilers Fall to Grizzlies in Final Game of 2022-23 - Tulsa Oilers
- K-Wings Knotch Trio in 2nd, Walleye Surge Back at Home - Kalamazoo Wings
- Nearly 4000 Fans Watch Nardella Hat Trick, Landers 4-2 Win - Iowa Heartlanders
- Railers Down to Must-Win Game on Sunday - Worcester Railers HC
- Toledo Escapes Three-Goal Deficit to Win on Goaldiggers Tribute Night - Toledo Walleye
- Heartlanders Take Season Finale, 4-2 - Wheeling Nailers
- Sylvester Scores 38th of Season; Gladiators Lose Final Game - Atlanta Gladiators
- Biggest Crowd of Season Lifts Everblades to Win - Florida Everblades
- Playoff Spot on the Line Sunday After 5-1 Victory - Adirondack Thunder
- Growlers Downed 6-2 by Royals - Newfoundland Growlers
- Stingrays Clinch the South Division Behind Shootout Win - South Carolina Stingrays
- Swamp Rabbits Announce Kelly Cup Playoff Schedule for First Round - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Admirals Can't Solve DiPietro More Than Twice, Drop Contest to Maine - Norfolk Admirals
- Seven Different Goal Scorers Lift Mariners over Admirals - Maine Mariners
- Weiland Parrish Activated off Injured Reserve - Rapid City Rush
- ECHL Transactions - April 15 - ECHL
- Thunder Finishes Regular Season Tonight in Allen - Wichita Thunder
- Adam Carlson Named 2023 Blaine Jarvis Heart and Soul Award Winner - Rapid City Rush
- ECHL Announces Fine, Suspension - ECHL
- Game Preview: Tonight's Game against Wichita Is Sold Out - Allen Americans
- Mavericks Have Chance to Secure Home-Ice Advantage in Regular Season Finale Tonight - Kansas City Mavericks
- Grizzlies Gameday: Playoff Spot on the Line at Maverik Center - Utah Grizzlies
- Royals Round out Regular Season, Honor Fans on Fandemonium Night - Reading Royals
- Gorsuch Spectacular in Win vs. Allen - Wichita Thunder
- Grizz Defeat the Oilers 5-3 at Maverik Center - Utah Grizzlies
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
