BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Steelheads (33-27-3) scored the game-winner with just 24 seconds remaining in a 3-2 overtime win over the Wichita Thunder (24-29-9) on Friday night at Idaho Central Arena in front of 5,154 fans, the 22nd sellout of the season.
THE GAME’S STORY
The Steelheads took control of the tempo for most of the first period and were rewarded while in the midst of a change. Forward Mason Mitchell (17:45 1st) directed a back door play into the net as he snuck behind the defense for the 1-0 advantage. The Thunder pressed back and earned the lone goal of the middle frame, leading to a tight third period. Forward Ryan Dmowski (0:39 3rd) led off with an early strike for the one-goal lead, but the Thunder found one in the back half to force overtime, 2-2. The Steelheads and Thunder see-sawed chances, but defenseman Darren Brady (6:36 OT) took advantage of a miscue and sealed the extra point in the 3-2 overtime win.
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