Oilers Win Crucial Game against Americans
March 17, 2022 - ECHL (ECHL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release
ALLEN, TX - The Oilers defeated their rivals, the Allen Americans, 5-2 at Credit Union of Texas Event Center on Thursday night.
Both teams left the opening period scoreless, with Tulsa producing 11 shots to Allen's nine.
Jackson Leef broke the drought 8:17 into the middle period, beating Francis Marrotte through the five hole. Alex Kromm followed up 1:51 later, ripping a bomb from inside the right circle, extending the Oilers' lead to two. The line continued to dominate 1:59 after the second goal, with Jimmy Soper firing home a rebound on the short side, setting the score 3-0 in Tulsa's favor.
Spencer Asachuk tapped home a power-play goal just 49 seconds into the final frame, bringing the score 3-1. Joshua Winquist unleashed a slap shot in the low slot 5:19 into the period, pulling Allen within one. Eddie Matsushima finished a seam pass from Max Golod 1:43 after Winquist's goal, restoring the Oilers' lead to 4-2. Jack Doremus iced the game, scoring an empty-net goal in his first game back from the AHL. Leef got the assist on Doremus' goal, giving him a three-point night.
Tulsa returns to the BOK Center, squaring off against the Toledo Walleye on Saturday, March 19. The game is Alzheimer's Awareness night, benefiting the Alzheimer's Association.
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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