Thunder Upend Americans in OT, 2-1
December 19, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Allen, TX - Kenton Miller scored 51 seconds into overtime, propelling Wichita (12-10-1-3) to a 2-1 victory over Allen (16-4-1-1) on Friday night at the Allen Event Center. Miller finished with a goal and an assist while Tim Boron claimed his third-straight win and eighth of the season. Wichita pulls even with the Americans in the season-series, now 2-2-0-0 and will see each other next Saturday night after the Christmas break. The win also pushes the Thunder into third place, one point ahead of idle-Quad City with 28 points.
It didn't take Wichita long to get things going in the first period. Ian Duval stole a loose puck inside the Allen blueline and fed a pass across to Ian Lowe, who scored just 46 seconds in. The Americans enjoyed the first two power plays of the game, but were unsuccessful through the midway point of the opening frame.
Both teams had some tremendous chances in the second. Danick Gauthier caught a pass across the slot from Nikita Kashirsky, but his shot was stopped by the blocker of Aaron Dell. Tim Boron made two terrific saves against Rylan Schwartz and Ian Schultz a few minutes later. At 12:24, Allen tied the game as Chad Costello found a rebound during a battle in front of the net and banged it home.
In the third, Wichita got through a 1:50 seconds to start the period as Theo Peckham was called for holding late in the second. At 7:55, Jessey Astles caught Jared Walker with a cross check just inside the Thunder line. He dropped his gloves and was assessed a five minute fighting major to go along with a two minute cross check and 10-minute game misconduct. The power play unit struggled to get into the zone, but got some help when Kevin Young was sent off for a slash. Wichita was unable to convert on the two-man advantage and couldn't find the back of the net during the final 30 seconds of the major penalty. The final seven minutes concluded without either team deciding it.
Allen was called for icing early in the extra session and the Thunder capitalized. The face-off was won back to Eric Meland, who found Miller in front of Dell's crease. He waited out the goalie and scored with a backhand to end the game.
Wichita wins its first game past regulation this season and hands the Americans their first loss decided in overtime. Miller extended his point-streak to three games (1g, 3a). Lowe recorded his eighth of the season. Meland recorded an assist, extending his point-streak to three (1g, 4a). Boron earns his third-consecutive win, stopping 26 of 27 shots and was named the third star of the night. Dell suffered the loss, stopping 25 of 27 shots he faced.
Wichita went 0-for-5 on the power play. Allen was 0-for-5 with the man advantage.
The Thunder returns home on Sunday afternoon to take on the Rapid City Rush at 5:05 p.m. Bring your skates and join the team for a post-game skate. Sunday is also a Family Four pack game. Get four hot dogs, four drinks and four tickets for just $49!
Individual tickets are on sale now. Don't delay! Tickets can be purchased at the INTRUST Arena Box office, by calling 755-SEAT or go online at www.selectaseat.com. Stay up-to-date on all the news during the season by visiting www.wichitathunder.com.
• Discuss this story on the ECHL message board...
ECHL Stories from December 19, 2014
- Elmira Edges Past Cincinnati 3-2 - Elmira Jackals
- Nemec Scores Two in Eagles' 4-2 OT Win over Reign - Colorado Eagles
- Mavericks Announce Historic Auction - Kansas City Mavericks
- Missouri Takes Standout Win - Kansas City Mavericks
- 'Blades Win Seventh Straight in 5-3 Victory over Gwinnett - Florida Everblades
- Oilers Foiled by Goaltending Duo in 4-0 Loss to Rush - Tulsa Oilers
- Royals Take the Opening Salvo in Evansville, 2-1 - Reading Royals
- Rush Blank Oilers 4-0 - Rapid City Rush
- Thunder Upend Americans in OT, 2-1 - Wichita Thunder
- Final Minute Rally Not Enough for IceMen - Evansville IceMen
- Fort Wayne edges Kalamazoo 5-4 - Kalamazoo Wings
- Americans Fall in OT 2-1 - Allen Americans
- Goaltending Clinic Goes to Greenville, 1-0 - Wheeling Nailers
- Everblades Slither Past Gladiators, 5-3 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Missiaen Earns Second Straight Shutout in 1-0 Victory - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Cyclones Edged by Jackals, 3-2 - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Fuel Penalty Kill Shines in 4-0 Loss to Toledo - Indy Fuel
- Stingrays Grab Standings Point in Overtime Loss to Solar Bears - South Carolina Stingrays
- Art Missias Receives Al Genovy Award - Kalamazoo Wings
- Aces Accepting Hall of Fame Submissions Until January 1 - Alaska Aces
- Countdown to Face-Off: K-Wings vs Fort Wayne Komets - Kalamazoo Wings
- ECHL Transactions - December 19 - ECHL
- Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Colorado Eagles - Ontario Reign
- Mavericks Unveil Star Wars Night Jersey Design - Kansas City Mavericks
- Thunder Look for Revenge against Idaho - Stockton Thunder
- Game Preview: Tulsa vs. Rapid City - Tonight at 7:35 p.m. - Tulsa Oilers
- Game Day Capsule: Wichita at Allen - Wichita Thunder
- Reign Receive DiPaolo from Springfield Falcons - Ontario Reign
- McGuire's Return Highlights Fuel Roster Moves - Indy Fuel
- Jackals Visit Cincinnati for First Meeting this Season - Elmira Jackals
- Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati vs. Elmira - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Gladiators Game Preview: Gladiators at Everblades - Atlanta Gladiators
- Nailers vs. Road Warriors Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- The Royal Road Ahead: Reading Royals at Evansville IceMen - Reading Royals
- ECHL Today - December 19 - ECHL
- Preview: Warriors Conclude Road Swing with Two Games in Wheeling - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Stingrays Game Preview: Stingrays Host Orlando Tonight on Family Four Pack Friday at the Coliseum - South Carolina Stingrays
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
