Russo's Terrific Outing Helps Thunder Down Rush
January 13, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Rapid City, SD- Thunder netminder Adam Russo was outstanding, making 40 saves on 41 shots as Wichita (22-8-2) beat Rapid City (18-12-2) in a shootout 2-1 Friday night at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Brett Hemingway scored the game-winning goal and the Thunder moved three points ahead of the Allen Americans for first place in the Berry Conference.
After 40 minutes of scoreless hockey, Jarred Mohr (4) was able to give Wichita a 1-0 lead in the third period as he caught a Matt Summers pass and sniped it past Rush goalie Danny Battochio. Summers now has a seven-game point scoring streak with the helper on the goal. Rapid City tied the game at one three minutes later as Sean Wiles beat Russo from the high slot. The two teams battled through 60 minutes and for the second time in three games, Wichita was forced to an overtime session.
After a scoreless five-minute OT, a shootout was in order and Wichita took advantage. The Thunder got goals from Hemingway, Thomas Beauregard and Matt Summers while Russo stood tall, stopping all three shots he faced and Wichita outscored the Rush 3-0. Hemingway is now four-for-six in the shootout and has scored three game-winning-goals in the shootout including the game-winner in the season opener against the Rush. Wichita has now beat Rapid City twice in a shootout, which is the Rush's only two losses this season.
The Thunder now have 46 points on the season and are a solid 10-2-2 against the Turner Conference. Wichita also stopped Rapid City's eight-game home winning streak and is now 3-0-0 against the Rush this season. The Thunder and Rapid City will face-off again Saturday night before the Thunder head on the road for the next four. Wichita will not return to the Air Capital until Sunday, January 22nd against the Texas Brahmas. For tickets, call 755-SEAT, visit the INTRUST Bank Arena box office or online at www.selectaseat.com.
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