Thunder, Grizzlies Round Two Tonight in Utah
January 4, 2019 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
West Valley City, UT - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Edmonton Oilers, AHL's Bakersfield Condors and powered by Toyota, continues its Western swing tonight with another meeting against the Utah Grizzlies.
Wichita is looking for its first win in the season-series against the Grizzlies. The Thunder lost on Wednesday night to Utah by the final of 5-3. With the win, the Grizzlies moved within one point of first-place Idaho with 40 points while the Thunder remains in fourth with 37 points. Only eight points separates first and sixth place in the Mountain Division.
Wichita continues its heavy Mountain Division schedule this week with two more games against Utah. In fact, the Thunder plays their next 16 games against division rivals before a meeting with Indy on February 16th.
Cam Reid and Steven Iacobellis both recorded a goal and two assists on Wednesday night. Reid is approaching 200 career points in the ECHL. Iacobellis leads the team in scoring with 39 points (11g, 28a).
Cole Ully leads the Grizzlies with 33 points (10g, 23a) while Austin Carroll is in second with 20 points (8g, 12a). Steven Iacobellis leads the Thunder with 39 points (11g, 28a). Ralph Cuddemi is in second with 29 points (16g, 13a).
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