Thunder Falls One Second Short
January 17, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
LOVELAND, CO- The Wichita Thunder were edged 2-1 by the Colorado Eagles on Saturday night at the Budweiser Event Center. Eagles forward Konrad Reeder scored the game-winning goal at 14:07 in the third period to break a 1-1 tie. Thunder defenseman Bryan Nathe punched in a rebound past Colorado goaltender Morgan Cey as the buzzer sounded, but time had expired in the third period, allowing the Ealges to hold on for the win.
Aaron Schneekloth scored on a one-timer at 0:41 in the second for the first goal of the night. Jason Duda tied the game at 6:23 in the third period, getting assists from Troy Ofukany and Andrew Davis. Joel Hanson nearly tied the game in the final second of the second period, hitting the left post as time ran out.
Krister Toews took the loss, saving 33 of 35, while Cey picked up the win saving 33 of 34. Wichita went 0 for 9 on the power play. The Thunder penalty kill unit was 2 for 3.
Wichita wraps up its six-game road swing tomorrow afternoon, playing the Rocky Mountain Rage at 4:05 p.m. Central Time. Coverage can be heard locally on 1410AM KGSO and worldwide at www.wichitathunder.com
The Thunder finally returns home next Friday when they host the Rapid City Rush at 7:05 p.m. For tickets, call the Thunder office at (316) 264-GOAL.
Central Hockey League Stories from January 17, 2009
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- Bucks Bulled By Brahmas 6-2 - Laredo Bucks
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- Killer Bees Place Perrin On IR, Activate Shmyr - Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees
- RiverKings vs. Tulsa Game Notes - 1/17/09 - Mississippi RiverKings
- Former Sundogs Defenseman David Schlemko Recalled to the Phoenix Coyotes - Arizona Sundogs
- Oilers Preview - Tulsa Oilers
- Bucks, Brahmas Tangle In Showdown - Laredo Bucks
- Eagles Pull Away in Third , 6-3 - Odessa Jackalopes
- Rush Top Scorpions In First Meeting - Rapid City Rush
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