Oilers Fall Flat in Wichita
Published on March 6, 2024 under ECHL (ECHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release
WICHITA, Kans. - The Tulsa Oilers, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks and the AHL's San Diego Gulls and powered by Community Care, lost 7-1 to the Wichita Thunder on Wednesday night at INTRUST Bank Arena,
Ryan Finnegan backhanded a tally 8:34 into the action to put Wichita up 1-0. Brayden Watts scored the eventual game-winning goal with 5:21 left in the opening frame.
Josh Nelson potted a power-play goal to open the scoring of the second frame, cutting the score to 2-1. Mikael Stinil leveled the frame four seconds into the back-half of the game, restoring a two-goal lead for the Thunder.
Jason Pineo popped the puck in the back 34 seconds into the third period, setting Wichita up 4-1. 6:56 into the third period Jay Dickman tallied his first of the frame before scoring his second of the period 10 minutes later to put the Thunder 6-1. Nick Nardella closed the score 7-1 with 18 seconds left.
The Oilers head down to Allen, Texas Sunday, April 10 to take on the Allen Americans at 2:10 p.m. CT.
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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