Thunder Extend Winning Streak Over Mavs to Five
February 18, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Independence, MO - Matt Robinson scored twice and Adam Russo was spectacular in net, giving Wichita (34-13-2) a 4-1 win over heated-rival Missouri (27-17-4) at the Independence Event Center Saturday night. Wichita improved to 5-1-0 against Missouri and has won the last five games against the Mavericks since losing the series opener back on November 4th. The Thunder remain in first place by four points as the Americans won earlier in a shoot-out over Fort Wayne.
Dustin Donaghy (6) broke a scoreless tie with less than five minutes to go in the second period. Chris Chappell came into the zone and found Donaghy who ripped a shot past Missouri starter Charlie Effinger's glove.
Matt Robinson (24) continued with his hot touch as he fired a laser past Effinger from the high slot on the power play at 4:57 of the third period to make it 2-0. Robinson has scored in his last three games and has five points in that span. The Mavericks finally got on the board halfway through the third period on their second five-on-three as Dale Mahovsky scored from the left circle. Wichita regained a two-goal lead as Robinson (25) notched his second of the game on an odd man rush to make it 3-1. RG Flath appeared to score an empty-net goal with just under two minutes left, but was called for elbowing. Travis Wight eventually scored with four seconds remaining and Wichita won 4-1.
Wichita has outscored the Mavericks in the last two contests, 9-1, and extended its winning streak to three games. Robinson had his second-consecutive multi-point game and Russo earned his 22nd win of the season. Russo made 37 saves on 38 shots including a terrific diving save in the third period on Andrew Favot. Wichita is the first team to hit the 70-point barrier and improved to 13-8-2 on the road.
The Thunder return to home ice this Sunday afternoon against Missouri at 5:05 p.m. For tickets, call 755-SEAT, visit the INTRUST Bank Arena box office or online at www.selectaseat.com.
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