TULSA, Okla. – On a chilly Friday night at the Tulsa BOK Center, the heated rivalry between the Tulsa Oilers and the Kansas City Mavericks unfolded in a gripping ice hockey match.
Kansas City Mavericks defenseman Nate Knoepke (5)
The first period saw the Kansas City taking an early lead with a goal by #14 Jacob Hayhurst, brilliantly assisted by #25 Ryan Devine and #44 Max Andreev. However, the game took a turn when Jake McLaughlin of the Kansas City was penalized for a double minor high-sticking offense, putting his team at a disadvantage for four crucial minutes.
Tulsa Oilers forward Alec Butcher (13), Kansas City Mavericks goalie Dillon Kelley (60)
The second period intensified as #19 Carson Focht netted a goal for Tulsa, assisted by #29 Dante Sheriff and #24 Mike McKee. Despite the Oilers’ effort, the Mavericks responded with a goal by #44 Max Andreev, assisted by #14 Jacob Hayhurst and #24 Marc-Olivier Duquette.
Tulsa Oilers forward Reggie Millett (42), Kansas City Mavericks goalie Dillon Kelley (60), Kansas City Mavericks defenseman Ryan Jones (4)
The final period witnessed a fierce battle, but Tulsa struggled to find the net, resulting in a scoreless period and, ultimately, a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Mavericks.
Tulsa Oilers goalie Julian Junca (30), Kansas City Mavericks forward Max Andreev (44)
Contact the photographer: Les.Stockton@prohockeynews.com
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