Second Period Dooms Thunder
March 10, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 8-1 to the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday night at the INTRUST Bank Arena. Trailing 1-0 in the first, Joel Hanson extended his point streak to six games, scoring a power play goal at 14:47 on a backdoor pass from Jason Reese that originated from the left corner of the Eagles' zone. The assist extended Reese's point streak to four games. Colorado regained the lead at 16:06 on a fadeaway shot to the long side of the net by Ryan McLeod.
McLeod's goal sparked a run of seven unanswered goals for Colorado, five of which came in the second period. The Eagles scored three times in the span of 32 seconds midway through the second. McLeod and Lutes each finished the night with two goals.
Scott Campbell took the loss, saving 25 of 30 before being relieved by Ian Keserich in the second who went 17 of 20. Andrew Penner took the win stopping 21 of 22. Wichita was 1 for 5 on the power play while Colorado was 0 for 2.
The Thunder heads to Amarillo Friday night at 7:05 p.m. All the action can be heard live worldwide at www.wichitathunder.com and www.allinbroadcasting.com The Thunder hosts the Gorillas on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. at the INTRUST Bank Arena. For tickets, call the Thunder office at (316) 264-GOAL.
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