Thunder Downed by Oilers
January 8, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 4-1 to the Tulsa Oilers at the Kansas Coliseum on Friday night.
Tulsa took a 1-0 lead at 11:12 in the first when Thomas Harrison snuck a bouncing puck through the five-hole of Ian Keserich. Derek Eastman made it 2-0 with a power play goal at 16:41, setup by Aaron Davis. Davis slid the puck to the right of the crease from behind the Thunder net, allowing Eastment to punch it past the backdoor of Keserich.
Tulsa crashed three players to the net, eventually setting up a wide open chance that Jeff Gumaer finished off at 12:20 in the second period to make it 3-0. Wichita cracked Oilers' goaltender at 14:57 in the second on Steve Makway's first Thunder goal. Jay Henderson entered the zone one-on-one down the right boards before making a cross-slot drop pass to Makway. Cann committed just enough to his right for Makway to snap a shot under the left corner of the net.
The Oilers put the game away with an empty net goal from Troy Riddle in the final minute. Ian Keserich saved 28 of 31 in the loss. Trevor Cann stopped 27 of 28 for the victory. Wichita was 0 for 4 on the power play, while Tulsa was 1 for 5.
The Thunder next plays on Saturday when they host the Odessa Jackalopes at 7:05 p.m. in the final game in the history of the Kansas Coliseum. Prior to the game, the All-Kansas Coliseum Team will be unveiled. For tickets, call the Thunder office at (316) 264-GOAL.
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