Team Effort Leads to Win Over Rush
January 23, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder defeated the Rapid City Rush 3-1 at the Kansas Coliseum on Friday night. Tim Boron started in goal for the first time since January 6th, and saved 41 of 42 for the win. Jason Tessier broke a 1-1 tie with a power play goal at 3:18 in the third period that gave the Thunder the lead for good.
Stan Yanchishyn opened the night's scoring with a goal at 7:02 in the first period. Rapid City tied the game on a rebound from Blaine Jarvis at 11:07 in the second.
After Tessier's goal, and with the Thunder leading 2-1 late in the third, Boron dove to his left and stopped a loose puck from crossing the goal line with his left arm to keep Wichita in front. Newcomer Mike Zbriger put the game away with his first Thunder goal at 18:21 in the third.
Wichita was a perfect 7 for 7 on the penalty kill. Miguel Beaudry took the loss for the Rush, saving 32 of 35.
The Thunder returns to action Saturday night when they host the Oklahoma City Blazers at 7:05 p.m. at the Coliseum. It is the Thunder's third annual "Pack the House Night". Group packages that will benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Sedgwick County are on sale now. For tickets, call the Thunder office at (316) 264-GOAL.
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