NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – The Texas Brahmas capitalized twice on an early second-period power play Tuesday night, propelling them to a 4-2 victory over Allen and a spot in the Central Hockey League’s Berry Conference Finals. 
After Americans forward Jarret Lukin was called for a boarding major and game misconduct with 21 seconds remaining in the first period, the Brahmas were awarded a five-minute power play and made it count. T.J. Fox got Texas on the board at the 2:01 mark with his fifth goal of the post-season. Just 24 seconds later, Brett Findlay notched another Brahmas’ power play score, extending the lead to 2-0. For Findlay, who played in only his fifth game Tuesday, it was his first goal at the professional level. The Brahmas took a 3-0 lead when Mike Hellyer deflected a Jim Burichin slapshot past Allen netminder Marco Cousineau 1:59 into the third period. The score was Hellyer’s first professional goal as well. The Americans made a push late in the third period with two quick goals from Jason Deitsch and Keith Johnson at the 13:11 and 14:04 mark, respectively. But with the Brahmas up by one and the Allen net empty, Hellyer put the finishing touch on the game and series as he buried an empty-netter from the blue line to give the Brahmas a 4-2 advantage. Brad Fogal held the Americans scoreless for the first 53:11, making 22 saves on 24 Allen shots to earn his third victory of the series. Cousineau stopped 25 of 28 shots en route to his third loss of the series. With the win, the Brahmas advance to the Berry Conference Finals, ousting the Americans 4-2 in the opening-round, best-of-seven series. The following images were recorded at the NYTEX Sports Centre on Tuesday evening.
Brahmas goalie Brad Fogal sets his game face prior to taking the ice.
Allen%27s Ben Wilson attempts to stymie the Brahmas%27 Sy Nutkevitch.
The Brahmas%27 Mike Hellyer (%23 25) and Adam Hogg (%23 49) apply pressure to Allen%27s Keith Johnson.
Texas%27 T.J. Fox celebrates his second period power play strike.
Brahmas defenseman Ross Rouleau moves into the offensive zone.
Allen Captain Jason Deitsch (%23 19) celebrates after scoring a third period goal.
Allen wing Jim McKenzie gets set for a face off against the Brahmas Cal Wild.
Allen goalie Marco Cousineau makes a save.
Brahmas Captain Adam Hogg battles Allen%27s Mike Berube.
The Brahmas Mike Hellyer waves to the fans after the game. Heller tallied two goals and was the game%27s 1st Star.
