ALLEN, Texas – T.J. Fox’s goal late in the third period Sunday night gave the Texas Brahmas a 4-3 win over the Allen Americans, evening the opening Berry Conference playoff series at one game each. 
The Brahmas took a 1-0 lead 3:17 into the first period when Dan Nicholls beat Rejean Beauchemin with a wrister along the right side. At the 10:36 mark, Bruce Graham notched his third goal of the series to even the score at one goal apiece. Allen then grabbed a 2-1 advantage at the 14:21 in when Keith Johnson snuck the puck past Mark Guggenberger. Under one minute into the second period, the Brahmas converted on a five-on-three advantage as Chad Woollard found the back of the net for the first time in the series, tying the score at two. Texas then regained the lead with 6:04 remaining in the period when Andrew Lackner picked up a loose puck in the offensive zone and sent a wrister by Beauchmin. With 5:15 left in regulation, the Americans evened the score at three goals apiece behind Jason Deitsch’s first goal of the post-season. But at the 17:11 mark, T.J. Fox led a two-on-one break and sent a wrister over Beauchemin’s left shoulder and into the back of the net. With the Allen’s net empty, Texas had two shots hit the post in the final minute but was still able to keep the Americans at bay, despite only getting two shots on goal in the third period. Guggenberger made 28 saves on 31 Allen shots en route to the first post-season win of his career. Beauchemin stopped 22 of 26 in net for the Americans. The series now shifts to North Richland Hills knotted up at one game apiece and with the Brahmas now controlling home ice advantage. Games Three and Four of the series between the Brahmas and Americans will be played Wednesday, April 4th at 7:00 pm and Friday, April 6th at 7:30 pm at the NYTEX Sports Centre. The following images were recorded at the Allen Event Center on Sunday evening.
Allen%27s Jason Deitsch forces Brahmas defenseman Jim Burichin onto a pile up in front of the net.
Brahmas Adam Hogg%2C Calin Wild%2C Andrew Lackner and Ross Rouleau keep Allen%27s Jason Deitsch and another player at bay while a play develops nearby.
Allen%27s Keith Johnson (rear) celebrates along with Jason Deitsch and Colton Yellow Horn following his first period goal.
Allen%27s Scott Langdon and Texas%27 Dan Nicholls collide against the boards.
Allen%27s Colton Yellow Horn readies a pass.
Brahmas goalie Mark Guggenberger reaches for the puck after it gets by teammate Tyler Barr.
The Brahmas Tyler Barr applies pressure as the puck sails toward Allen%27s Dylan King.
Brahmas goalie Mark Guggenberger watches as the puck passes him on the way into the net.
Allen%27s Rejean Beauchemin intercepts the puck.
Scott Langdon tries to assist Rejean Beauchemin as the puck enters the crease.
Allen winger Jim McKenzie watches the oncoming action.
The Brahmas%27 T.J. Fox (center) is congratulated by teammates Ross Rouleau%2C Brett Findlay%2C Andrew Lackner and Chad Woollard following his game-winning goal.
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