PrairieThunder Defeats Odessa 5-3 for 33rd Win of the Year
March 12, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bloomington PrairieThunder News Release
Bloomington's Ryan McLeod had a hat trick and an assist for a four point night leading the PrairieThunder to a 5-3 victory over the Odessa Jackalopes on Saturday night in Texas. It was Bloomington's 33rd win of the regular season and pending the outcome of tonight's Colorado and Rapid City games could bring the PThunder to within two points of first place in the CHL's Turner (Northern) Conference.
PrairieThunder Captain Jason Deleurme also had a four point night with a goal and three assists. Deleurme's shorthanded goal at 11:54 of the second period turned out to be the game winner. Goaltender Marco Emond stopped 38 of 41 shots for his 24th victory of the year. With the win, Bloomington (33-18-6), ends a three game winless streak. The Jackalopes fall to 26-27-6 on the year.
Bloomington wraps up their Texas road trip on Sunday afternoon at 2:05pm against the Allen Americans. The game can be heard on WEZC-FM (95.9), WJBC.com, CHL-TV, or watch the game at BlueLine Nightclub, 602 N. Main Street in downtown Bloomington.
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