Rush Fall to Thunder 3-1
March 10, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rapid City Rush News Release
(Rapid City, SD) - After picking up a 5-3 win the previous night, the Rapid City Rush were dealt a 3-1 loss by Wichita Thunder at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center on Saturday night. With the loss, the Rush are now in a three-way tie with the Missouri Mavericks and Quad City Mallards for third place in the Turner Conference. The team will now play two road contests before returning for a pair of games against the Evansville IceMen on March 16th and 17th and tickets are available by calling 716-7825 or online at www.gotmine.com.
The Thunder earned a 2-0 lead with goals in each of the first two periods. The opening tally came at 5:56 of the first period with an offensive zone faceoff win that culminated in a rebound goal from Matt Summers.
Matt Robinson's wrister from the slot with less than four minutes remaining in the second period gave him his team-leading 30th goal of the season, and the Thunder a 2-0 advantage.
The Rush cut the lead in half less than four minutes into the third period when Les Reaney slid home a rebound from the top of the crease for his 11th of the season. Despite numerous scoring chances on Thunder goaltender Bryan Hogan, the Rush could not find the equalizer and Robinson potted an empty-net goal to bring the game to its 3-1 final.
Prorated full and partial season ticket packages are still available. Groups of 10 or more receive discounted tickets by calling 716-PUCK (7825).
Stay informed on Rush happenings through the official Rapid City Rush team website, www.RapidCityRush.com.
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