Oilers Roll Through "The Wheel"
December 10, 2023 - ECHL (ECHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release
Wheeling, WV. - The Tulsa Oilers, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks and the AHL's San Diego Gulls and powered by Community Care, finish off a victory via a shootout effort.
The Nailers opened the scoring for the second time in a row against the Oilers after a net-front scramble behind Julian Junca resulted in Dillon Hamaliuk jamming the puck across the goal line just 0:49 into the game.
It took until the 4:18 mark of the third period for the game to see its next goal. Alec Butcher slammed a back-door feed home along the left post off a quick pass from Dante Sheriff to tie the game at 1-1.
Nothing was solved in overtime as the game headed to the shootout. Wheeling's David Jankowski stepped up first and potted the puck past Junca with a deceptive far-side shot on the forehand to put the Nailers up 1-0 in the skill competition. In a must-score situation, Andy Carroll was able to slide a shot past Taylor Gauthier's five-hole to keep the game for Tulsa alive. After six rounds, Kishaun Gervais was able to win it on a patient move up the middle and a quick pull to the backhand for a top-shelf score to confirm a 2-1 win on the night.
Oilers sweep the two-game set in Wheeling and sit third in the Mountain Division with 27 points.
The Oilers return home to the BOK Center, for a 4:05 p.m. CT matchup against the Wichita Thunder on Sunday, Dec. 17.
Highlights:
Tulsa wins in the shootout for the first time this year (one for one on the campaign).
Alec Butcher scores for the second game in a row.
Oilers improve to 3-2 against the Central Division.
Tulsa kills all four power plays of the Nailers on the weekend.
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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