Oilers Sliced by IceMen, 6-2
Published on March 4, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release
Evansville, IN - The Oilers were dealt their fourth consecutive loss on Friday night in Evansville when they were downed by the IceMen 6-2.
The IceMen took a spot on the board at the 9:01 mark when Mike Duco, with his 18 NHL game experience, got the puck past goaltender Kevin Carr on a deflection.
Shortly after, a perfect pass from Phil Brewer to a moving Andrew Johnston completed the power play goal that tied the contest 1-1. Johnston would ink his first goal as an Oiler in his third game and Dennis Brown would register his 27th assist.
The second period allowed five goals- only one belonged to the Oilers. The IceMen outshot the Oilers 16-7.
Evansville regained their lead when Carr, a foot outside of his crease, was beaten by Daultan Leveille who scored for his team-leading 20th goal.
A miraculous save by Carr dazzled the evening as the net minder kept his team trailing by only one for a few more minutes.
Leveille struck again for his second goal of the period when he was sprung on the breakaway at 12:47 and scored over the glove of Carr.
Tyson Fawcett advanced the Evansville lead 10 seconds later. 4-1.
Tulsa made a goaltending change and Jussi Olkinuora entered the net.
Ryan Penny didn't let the new body in the pipes stop him from a one-timer goal. Jordan Sims and Fawcett were credited with assists.
The Oilers kept in the game when defenseman Connor Kucera took a shot on Christoffer Bengtsberg. The goalie made a pad save that Phil Brewer got a stick on to finish the first 40 minutes 5-2.
The lone goal of the final frame would go to the IceMen with 10:54 left. Rookie Sims finished off a three-point game when he was credited with the power play goal that snuck over the paint past Olkinuora.
A rematch between between the Oilers and IceMen comes tomorrow night in Evansville at 7:15 CST. Tulsa will then travel to Missouri to face the Mavericks on Sunday afternoon.
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