'Runners Win Streak Climbs to Three
Published on October 8, 2011 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Topeka Pilots News Release
Topeka only has two of their first 20 games this season on home ice, so Friday's home opener was a special opportunity for the 'Runners to give their fans something to cheer for. With a 6-2 win over division rival Wichita Falls, they accomplished that and more.
With fans still in line for $2 beers and $2 brats, Topeka scored first just :22 seconds into the game as Jake Lynes fed a centering pass toDan Dupell who buried it for a 1-0 lead. The WIldcats struggled to manage even a shot on goal until late in the period, which ended 1-0 on the scoreboard and 10-3 in shots on goal for Topeka.
WIchita Falls, despite being outshot, outhit, and outhustled managed to tie the game at 1-1 as Renato Engler buried a shot from the left wing at 1:57 of the second. The game stayed tied only another :22 seconds before Ben Bahe scored at 2:19, assisted by Andrew O'Leary and Chris Bond. Kyle Sharkey buried his fifth of the season at 6:09 assisted by Robbie Davis and Cory Ramsey for a two goal cushion. Then for good measure, newcomer Sean Gaffney forced a neutral zone turnover on the penalty kill then dished a pretty pass to Jake Lynes who rifled home the shorthanded tally, Topeka's first of the year for a 4-1 lead. The 'Runners outshot the 'Cats 12-4 in the second.
In the third, Robbie Davis redirected a Trace Strahle shot that hit the goalie and bounced over and in for a 5-1 lead at 3:41, then Gage Hough added an exclamation point, finishing off a gorgeous pass play with Davis and Sharkey at 14:50 for a 6-1 lead. Wildcat forward Brennan Parker added a late unassisted goal with :22 seconds remaining.
Topeka (5-3-1) and Wichita Falls (2-6-1) close out the short RoadRunner homestand on Saturday at 7:05 pm. The game will be broadcast on countrylegends1069.com and also available on pay-per-view at FASTHockey.com.
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