Thompson, Toews Lead Thunder Over Rush
February 27, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
RAPID CITY, SD- The Wichita Thunder defeated the Rapid City Rush 4-2 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center on Friday night. Brad Thompson scored a pair of goals, while Krister Toews earned his eighth road win of the season in the Thunder's victory.
For the second straight game, the Thunder fell behind 1-0 in the first period after Chris Lipsett scored high on Toews at 12:11. Late in the first Ben Boudreau cleaned up a rebound on an open net on a shot from Chris Shudo to tie the game at the 18:00 mark.
Wichita took its first lead of the night at 1:41 in the second period when Brad Thompson nailed a slot feed from Boudreau, making it 2-1 Thunder. Mike Zbriger scored at 5:18 on a high shot giving the Thunder a two-goal advantage. The Rush narrowed the gap on a two-on-one at 5:35 in the second on a goal from Jon Pelle. Thompson netted his second goal of the night at 11:59 in the third to give the Thunder a 4-2 lead.
Joel Hanson finished the game with three assists. Krister Toews earned the win, saving 31 of 33. The Thunder went 1 for 4 on the power play and 4 for 4 on the penalty kill.
The Thunder finishes its series with Rapid City tomorrow night at 8:05 p.m. Coverage can be heard worldwide at www.wichitathunder.com The Thunder returns home on Sunday to host the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs at 5:05 p.m. The Thunder will host its first annual Kid's Night, sponsored by the Midian Shriners. For tickets, call the Thunder office at (316) 264-GOAL.
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