Thunder Blanked By Brahmas
Published on December 27, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX- The Wichita Thunder lost 2-0 to the Texas Brahmas at the NYTEX Sports Centre on Sunday evening.
Texas took a 1-0 lead at the 4:28 mark in the first period on a power play goal from Tyler Skworchinski. Skworchinski scored on a one-timer in the slot after receiving a centering pass from Elias Godoy that came from behind the net. The Brahmas increased their lead to 2-0 when Mark Kolanos fired a puck that squeezed under the left corner of the net at 5:24.
Brahmas' netminder Joe Palmer earned a 39-save shutout in the win. Scott Campbell saved 24 of 26 in the tough loss. Wichita was 0 for 6 on the power play, while Texas was 1 for 8. Wichita's 17 second period shots tied a season-high. Chris Kovalcik and Jay Henderson both picked up fighting majors.
The Thunder next plays on Tuesday, December 29th when they host the Rapid City Rush at the Kansas Coliseum. For tickets, call the Thunder office at (316) 264-GOAL.
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