Thunder Comes Back Again in Third
January 30, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
DAYTON, OH- The Wichita Thunder defeated the Dayton Gems 4-3 at Hara Arena on Sunday evening.
Lance Galbraith and A.J. Gale scored 12 seconds apart, turning a late one-goal deficit into a 4-3 lead.
With Dayton leading 3-2, Galbraith scored to the right of Gems' goaltender Jeff Jakaitis on a rebound during a Thunder power play at 16:47. With the teams back at even strength, Gale struck at 16:59, cashing in his own rebound in front of the crease, again to Jakaitis's right side.
Matt Robinson snapped a 1-1 tie 28 seconds into the third with a power play goal, but the Gems moved in front on goals from Matthew McCue at 5:21 and Mike Vaskivuo at 15:41.
Aaron Davis broke a scoreless tie at 5:20 in the second period, banging in a backdoor pass from Matt Robinson on a Thunder power play. Jonathan Ornelas tied it at 15:20 in the period, cutting through the slot and shooting over the left shoulder of Marc-Antoine Gelinas from just inside the left circle.
Gelinas stopped nine of nine in the opening period to keep the game scoreless. Gelinas made a key stop on a Mike Vaskivuo breakaway attempt midway through the frame.
Gelinas earned the win, saving 23 of 26. Jakaitis took the loss, saving 29 of 33. Wichita was 3 for 8 on the power play while going a perfect 5 for 5 on the penalty kill.
The Thunder travels to Missouri to face the Mavericks on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. All the action can be heard locally on Sports Radio 1550 KKLE and worldwide at www.kleyam.com The Thunder returns home on Friday, February 11th when they host the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. For tickets, call the arena box office at (316) 755-SEAT or visit the Thunder's official website at www.wichitathunder.com.
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