Rage Lose in Wichita, 5-2
Published on March 18, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rocky Mountain Rage News Release
Wichita - The Wichita Thunder took a 3-0 lead through the first period and never looked back as they defeated the Rocky Mountain Rage, 5-2, at the Kansas Coliseum.
The Thunder jumped the Rage early, out-shooting their visitors, 18-9, through the first 20 minutes. Ryan Lauzon led off the scoring at 6:16 by going coast-to-coast before beating Rocky Mountain goaltender David Guerrera with a backhand. Daniel Tetrault added to the advantage at 12:15 moments after a Thunder power play expired. Jason Duda then struck off the ensuing face-off at 12:26 for the quickest two goals the Rage have allowed this season.
Wichita added to its lead at 8:04 of the second period when Troy Barnes scored on the power play, before the club tacked on its fifth goal of the afternoon at 12:04 off the stick of Steve Dix to put the game out of reach, 5-0. The Rage spoiled goaltender Jon Horrell's shutout bid with just two seconds remaining in the frame after Dominic Noel scored on the power play to pull Rocky Mountain within 5-1 after 40 minutes.
The Rage's John DiPace notched his 13th of the year at 10:09 of the third for the final 5-2 margin.
Rocky Mountain drops to 16-37-7 on the season and remains in fourth place in the Northwest Division with 39 points. They finish their season series with the Thunder with a record of 4-3-1.
The Rage kick-off the final week of the 2006-07 campaign when they host the Oklahoma City Blazers on Tuesday, March 20, at Broomfield Event Center at 7:05 p.m.
Tickets for the clash against the Blazers and the team's final home game of the season against the New Mexico Scorpions on Sunday, March 25, at 3:05 p.m. are on sale with prices ranging from $9-$40 per seat. Tickets may be purchased online at www.BroomfieldEventCenter.com, by calling 303-410-TIXS, or at the Broomfield Event Center box office (11450 Broomfield Ln., Broomfield, 80021). For more information, visit www.RockyMountainRage.com.
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