Wichita Outlasts Sundogs 2-1 in a Shootout
Published on January 19, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Prescott Valley, AZ- Brett Hemingway continued his clutch scoring in a shootout as he put Wichita (23-9-2) past the Arizona Sundogs (12-17-3) 2-1 on Wednesday night at Tim's Toyota Center. The story of the night, however, were the goaltenders as Wichita's Adam Russo and Arizona's Scott Reid combined for 86 saves. Wichita is now 6-1 in the shootout and moved ahead of Allen by three points in first place in the Berry Conference.
Thomas Beauregard (18) broke a scoreless game halfway through the second period with a power play goal. Arizona would answer in the third period to tie the game at one when Daymen Rycroft found a long rebound and put it past Thunder netminder Adam Russo. For the second time in the last three games, Wichita headed for a shootout.
Wichita went second in the shootout and Russo was up to the task on former Thunder defenseman Steve Kaunisto. Hemingway put Wichita up 1-0 as he went first for the second straight time. After a save by Russo on Rycroft, Beauregard beat Reid over the glove to make it 2-0 Wichita. Matt Robinson iced it in round three as Wichita outscored Arizona 3-0, giving Wichita a 2-1 win in a shootout. Hemingway is now five for seven including four game-winning goals in a shootout. With the win, Russo leads the league in shootout wins (5) and is 8-1-2 in his last 11 games.
The Thunder begin three games in three nights this coming Friday, all of which will be against the Texas Brahmas. Wichita will be in North Richland Hills, TX for two games and then return to the Air Capital Sunday, January 22nd against the Brahmas. For tickets, call 755-SEAT, visit the INTRUST Bank Arena box office or online at www.selectaseat.com.
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