Rush Stuns Thunder in Third
March 5, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
RAPID CITY, SD- The Wichita Thunder lost 2-1 to the Rapid City Rush at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center on Saturday night.
Konrad Reeder and Jamie Carroll scored at 5:27 and 7:30 in the third period respectively to erase a 1-0 Thunder lead. Reeder tipped in a shot from the point by Gio Flaminio while Carroll scored on a slapshot along the right half boards.
Lance Galbraith broke a scoreless deadlock that lasted nearly two full periods, connecting on a one-timer with 56.3 seconds left in the second period. Troy Schwab led a two-on-one during a Wichita power play and passed to the right circle where Galbraith scored past the left of Rush goaltender Danny Battochio.
Marc-Antoine Gelinas helped keep the Rush off the scoreboard through the first period, stopping 14 shots. Gelinas cut down three clear-cut two-on-one rushes during the first.
Gelinas took the tough loss, saving 33 of 35. Battochio earned the win, saving 26 of 27. Wichita was 1 for 8 on the power play. Rapid City was 0 for 7.
The Thunder travels to Tulsa on Tuesday to take on the Oilers at 7:05 p.m. All the action can be heard locally on Sports Radio 1550 KKLE and worldwide at www.kleyam.com The Thunder returns home on Friday, March 11th when they host the Mississippi RiverKings. For tickets, call the arena box office at (316) 755-SEAT or visit the Thunder's official website at www.wichitathunder.com
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