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Oilers Fall to Americans: Solo Shot Period Gives Allen 2-1 Victory over Tulsa

January 31, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release


Allen, TX - Warm weather was the only thing the Oilers enjoyed in Allen, Texas on Sunday afternoon when they were defeated in a one-goal game by the Americans, 2-1. Connor Kucera was the lone Oilers scorer.

The opening period would supply the Americans with an early two goal lead.

The first power play and first goal would both belong to Allen. One right after the other.

Moments after Adam Pleskach returned to ice for the Oilers after a tripping call, Chris Crane notched his 20th point, sneaking the puck between Kevin Carr's glove and the pipe.

The 8:46 mark would be when Americans' stellar point producer, Chad Costello, would bring the puck from behind the net for Nolan Descoteaux who scored on an open slap-in shot.

Tulsa recorded a season-low of one shot on goal in the first 20 minutes of play.

It was all Oilers in the second period. Outshooting the American's 14-6 led to the Oilers goal that cut the Allen lead in half, 2-1. Defenseman Kucera scored his first professional goal alongside his Bowling Green State University teammate Dan DeSalvo, who had the assist.

With back and forth action in the third period neither team produced. The Oilers would come close on an extra attacker advantage due to an empty Tulsa net, but Peter DiSalvo would make the save of the game.

After four consecutive meetings in one week, the two Central Division teams each walked away with four points.

The Oilers are back in the BOK Center on Wednesday night against the league-leading Missouri Mavericks for the first of 11 home games in February.

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