NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – The Texas Brahmas found themselves down 2-0 early to the visiting Wichita Thunder on Friday night, but completed their comeback behind two third-period goals from rookie forward Kyle Howarth to win 3-2. 
The Thunder got out in front within the first minute of the game as Alex Bourret scored on a penalty shot at the 0:47 mark of the first period. Wichita added another goal at the 15:26 mark to take a 2-0 when Kevin Seibel scored his first goal of the season. Just three minutes later though, Phil Fox weaved his way through the Thunder defense and put the puck past goalie Adam Russo for his seventh goal of the season, bringing the Brahmas within one at the end of the first period. After a scoreless second frame, Kyle Howarth tied the game 10 minutes into the third period off of a setup from alternate captain Chad Woollard. For Howarth, it was his third goal of the season, but he was not done yet. With only 48 seconds remaining in regulation, Howarth added his second goal of the night, giving the Brahmas their first lead of the game and the eventual game-winner. Texas netminder Mark Guggenberger had another strong outing, saving 23 of the 25 shots fired by the Thunder. Guggenberger improved to 7-1-1 on the season and lowered his league-best GAA to 2.16. The following images were recorded at the NYTEX Sports Centre during last night’s game.
Wichita%27s Chris Chappell sends the Brahmas%27 Alex Curran careening into the boards.
Brahmas forward Phil Fox charges the net as a Wichita defender tries to slow him down.
Wichita%27s Matt Robinson send Brahmas captain Adam Hogg airborne.
Brahmas defenseman Jacques Perreault pressures Wichita%27s Chris Chappell.
Texas forward Calin Wild is upended by Wichita defenseman Travis Wight as Kyle Howarth goes for the puck.
The Brahmas%27 Phil Fox hits Wichita defenseman Andrew Martens during last night%27s action.
Wichita goalie Adam Russo watches helplessly as Kyle Howarth%27s game-winner crosses the goal line.
Kyle Howarth congratulates fellow rookie Mark Guggenberger after the final buzzer.
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