Pinkston Knocks off Thunder with OT Winner
January 22, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Wichita, KS - Overtime has been a regular occurrence for the Thunder (9-23-4-4) over the last month. That trend continued on Friday night as Allen (22-14-2-1) claimed a 4-3 overtime victory at INTRUST Bank Arena. Rick Pinkston recorded the game-winner and dropped Wichita to 0-3-2-0 in the season-series against the Americans.
Michael Neal and Christian Isackson each had two points in the losing effort.
After a scoreless first period, Wichita found the net twice with Isackson and Kenton Miller beating Joel Rumpel. The Americans answered with the next two as Greger Hanson recorded a power play goal while Chris Crane scored a shorthanded tally to tie it at two. Neal gave Wichita a 3-2 lead just two minutes later during a delayed penalty.
In the third, Crane recorded his second of the night that tied things up at three at 1:21. For the third straight game, Wichita and Allen would both need overtime to decide the final score.
Rick Pinkston became the hero for the Americans, beating Rollheiser with a wrist shot from just in front of the goal line at 1:42 of OT.
Wichita has lost three overtime games in a row. The Thunder have played past regulation in nine of the last 16 games. Neal and Isackson each had a goal and an assist. Miller extends his point-streak to six games (2g, 4a). Rollheiser suffers the loss, stopping 37 of 41 shots. Rumpel takes the win, stopping 32 of 35 shots he faced.
Wichita was 0-for-3 on the power play. Allen went 1-for-5 on the man advantage.
The Thunder remains home tomorrow night to host Allen at 7:05 p.m. Saturday night is Thunderdog's birthday bash, presented by Sonic America's Drive-In. All of Thunderdog's mascot friends will be in attendance along with a special appearance from Captain America.
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