Thunder Falls to Oilers
Published on February 24, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 5-1 to the Tulsa Oilers at the INTRUST Bank Arena on Wednesday night.
After a scoreless first period, the Oilers moved in front 3-1 by the end of the second. Tulsa received power play goals less than one minute apart from Dan Reidel at 9:31 and Tyler Butler at 10:03. Wichita cut the lead in half on their first power play of the game at 16:47. Kevin Cooper cut deep in the slot and beat Marty Magers with a backhand shot to the long side of the net. The Oilers went up by two for the second time in the period at 19:51 on a goal from Jake Riddle.
The Oilers broke the game open with two more scores in the third. Jake Riddle netted his second of the night at 3:55 while Tyler Butler popped his second at 13:03.
Ian Keserich took the loss, stopping 37 of 42. Marty Magers earned the win, saving 30 of 31. Wichita converted its lone power play chance while going 3 for 5 on the penalty kill. A crowd of 9,357 attended the game, the second largest in the history of the INTRUST Bank Arena. The Thunder hits the road, taking on the Mississippi RiverKings on Friday night at 7:05 p.m. All the action can be heard live worldwide at www.wichitathunder.com and www.allinbroadcasting.com The Thunder returns home on Sunday when they host the Arizona Sundogs at 5:05 p.m. For tickets, call the Thunder office at (316) 264-GOAL.
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