Thunder Dropped in Allen
March 12, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
ALLEN, TX- The Wichita Thunder lost 4-1 to the Allen Americans at the Allen Event Center on Saturday night.
Allen cracked a scoreless tie at 18:23 in the first on the power play. Colton Yellow Horn carried the puck in front of the crease and made a backdoor pass that deflected off of Nino Musitelli's skate and into the net. After the officials reviewed the call, the goal was allowed to stand.
After Brian McMillan's goal at 4:35 in the second gave Allen a 2-0 lead, Bobby Hughes responded 32 seconds later to bring the Thunder back within one. Hughes led a two-on-one rush into the slot and scored on a snapshot past the right of Americans' goaltender Chris Whitley.
Liam Huculak made it 3-1 Allen at 10:43 in the third, while Tobias Whelan put the game away with a power play goal in the final minute of regulation.
Marty Magers stopped 25 of 29 in the loss. Whitley earned the win, saving 31 of 32. Wichita was 0 for 3 on the power play. Allen was 2 for 5.
The Thunder hosts the Quad City Mallards Sunday at 5:05 p.m. For tickets, call the arena box office at (316) 755-SEAT or visit the Thunder's official website at www.wichitathunder.com For information on Thunder playoff tickets, call the Thunder office at (316) 264-GOAL.
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