Oilers Can't Spring Comeback against Kalamazoo
January 2, 2022 - ECHL (ECHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Oilers fell to Kalamazoo 4-1 to Kalamazoo on Sunday afternoon at the Wings Event Center.
Erik Bradford opened the scoring on the first shot of the game, giving Kalamazoo an early lead just 1:25 in. Zach Jordan scored 8:59 into the frame, slicing a shot against the grain and beating Ryan Ruck to give Kalamazoo a 2-0 lead. Bradford closed out the period with his second of the game, depositing a turnover with just 1:34 left in the frame to give the Wings a three-goal lead headed into the break.
Mike McKee blasted a shot from inside the blue line 32 seconds into the middle frame, giving the defenseman two goals in his last three outings, bringing the score 3-1 in Kalamazoo's favor.
Logan Lambdin restored Kalamazoo's lead to three with 6:19 remaining in the game, banking a puck off a body in front, setting the final score 4-1 in favor of the Wings.
The Oilers' road trip continues in Allen on Friday, Jan. 7 at the Allen Event Center at 7:05 p.m. Tulsa is back at the BOK Center on Saturday, Jan. 8, facing off against Allen on Autism Awareness Night at 7:05 p.m. The Oilers will wear special Autism Awareness jerseys, presented by Safelite Autoglass, which will be auctioned off after the game in the River Spirit Lounge, benefiting Autism Oklahoma.
Oilers Season and Group Tickets are on sale now! Call the Oilers front office at 918-632-PUCK (7825) or visit www.tulsaoilers.com for more information.
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