Oilers Take 'Fight Night' in Shootout Win 3-2
Published on March 19, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release
Tulsa, OK - Those attending Fight Night at the BOK Center on Saturday got to enjoy an Oilers and Americans game as well. The Tulsa Oilers defeated the Allen Americans 3-2 in a shootout where a total of 40 fighting-major minutes were distributed. The victory advanced the home team to 30-25-3-2 for 65 points.
If you didn't make it to your seat for the first two minutes of the Oilers game you missed Mathieu Gagnon and Reid Halabi throw heavy punches, a lot. But it wouldn't be your last chance to see the two go at it.
The first period remained not only scoreless but also gloveless for many. Halfway through the frame Vincent Arseneau instigated a duel with defenseman Justin Mansfield. The two each earned five minutes for fighting.
Round two for Gagnon and Halabi came in period two- 55 seconds into period two.
With Allen's goaltender, James Murray, tripped up and out of his net, Phil Brewer snuck one past and tipped in the first goal of the night. The power play goal was assisted by Andrew Johnston and Connor Kucera.
Less than a minute later, a wrister from Chad Costello killed the Tulsa lead and knotted things 1-1 at the 12:10 mark of the second period.
The Americans sought vengeance again in the third just seconds after a disallowed goal. Tristan King took a quick pass and slapped it past Olkinuora to take a 2-1 advantage on the power play.
A third power play goal on the ice went to Tulsa. Adam Pleskach tipped the puck in from a fierce Nathan Lutz slap shot that evened things up again.
Although the tied score after regulation would lead the two squads to overtime, it would not tell the tale.
Seven rounds in the shootout were necessary to determine a winner. It was Ben Walker took the cake for the Oilers second straight win.
The Oilers and Americans will battle again tomorrow night in Allen, Texas before Tulsa heads to Utah to visit the Grizzlies.
ECHL Stories from March 19, 2016
- Grizzlies Win 2-1 in Overtime in Colorado - Utah Grizzlies
- Eagles, Fans Raise Nearly $50,000 for Megan Hoover, as Eagles Pick up Point in 2-1 OT Loss - Colorado Eagles
- Brampton Takes First Ever Meeting with Fuel 3-1 - Indy Fuel
- Solar Bears Pack the Den with 11,075 at Amway Center in 6-3 Win - Orlando Solar Bears
- Salkeld, Riopel Lead Admirals to Victory - Norfolk Admirals
- Mavericks Drop First Regulation Game to Thunder - Missouri Falls 4-2 - Kansas City Mavericks
- Royals Fall in Shootout in Norfolk, 2-1 - Reading Royals
- Oilers Take 'Fight Night' in Shootout Win 3-2 - Tulsa Oilers
- Thunder Claims First Regulation Win vs. Missouri - Wichita Thunder
- Gladiators Shut out by Greenville 5-0 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Reiter Picks up First Beast Win as Brampton Downs Indy - Brampton Beast
- Jackals Complete Weekend Sweep in Overtime Thriller over Manchester - Elmira Jackals
- Staal's Heroics Move Rays into First Place with 2-1 Victory over Florida - South Carolina Stingrays
- Swamp Rabbits Shred Gladiators 5-0 - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Gladiators Shut out by Greenville 5-0 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Coldwell Scores Sudden Death Winner in Fort Wayne - Quad City Mallards
- Walleye Fall to Evansville 3-1 - Toledo Walleye
- Wings Close Early Gap But Nailers Prevail - Kalamazoo Wings
- IceMen Beat Top Eastern Team in Toledo - Evansville IceMen
- Nailers Triumphant in First Trip of Season to Kalamazoo - Wheeling Nailers
- Monarchs Stunned by Jackals, 4-3 in Overtime - Manchester Monarchs
- Late Stingrays Goal Takes Down Everblades 2-1 - Florida Everblades
- Walleye Clinch Playoff Spot - Toledo Walleye
- Monarchs Announce Signings - Manchester Monarchs
- ECHL Transactions - March 19 - ECHL
- Nailers at Wings Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- Oilers Host Americans on Margaritaville Night: Game Preview - Tulsa Oilers
- Weekend Preview: IceMen Travel to Toledo, Host Cincinnati Sunday - Evansville IceMen
- Monarchs Game Day Capsule - Manchester Monarchs
- Jackals Look to Cap off Season Series with Weekend Sweep against Monarchs - Elmira Jackals
- Game Preview: Social Media Night-Florida at South Carolina, 7:05 p.m. - South Carolina Stingrays
- Mallards Game Day - Quad City Mallards
- ECHL Today - March 19 - ECHL
- Colorado Edges Grizzlies 4-3 - Utah Grizzlies
- Forward Matt Berry Returns to Grizzlies - Utah Grizzlies
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
