
Oilers Lose on Road to Thunder on Kid's Day
April 5, 2023 - 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, fell to the Thunder 3-1 on Wednesday morning at INTRUST Bank Arena.
For the second consecutive game the Oilers and their opponents left the opening period without a goal. Tulsa outshot the Thunder 13-5 in the frame.
Jay Dickman drew first blood for the Thunder 4:34 into the second period, finishing a rebound off a Brett Boeing shot to set the score 1-0. Michal Stinil extended Wichita's lead to 2-0 on the next shot, releasing a sneaky snapper past Riley Morris 31 seconds after the previous tally. Dante Sheriff halved the Thunder lead with just 1:18 remaining in the frame with a spinning-forehand chance, bringing the score 2-1 at the end of two periods.
Peter Bates restored Wichita's two-goal lead 7:14 into the final period, finishing off a mad scramble and cementing a 3-1 victory for the Thunder.
Tulsa returns home for a Friday, April 7 battle against the Kansas City Mavericks at 7:05 p.m. at the BOK Center.
The Oilers now head to Wichita, Kansas, taking on the Thunder at INTRUST Bank Arena on Wednesday, April 5 for a day game at 10:30 a.m.
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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