TULSA, Okla. – A crowd of 10,035 at the BOK Center wasn’t enough to push the Oilers past the Americans on Saturday night. 
Despite a packed house, Allen jumped out to a 4-0 lead and cruised to a 5-2 victory. It was the Americans first win in four meetings against Tulsa this season.
The visitors led 3-0 after the first period thanks to goals from Jeff Martens, Aaron McGill, and Bruce Graham. Five minutes into the second period, Tyler Ludwig put the Americans up by four and Oilers goalie Ian Keserich was replaced by newcomer Steve Christie. Tulsa showed a spark when Dylan Clarke put the Oilers on the board with his 14th goal of the season. Before the second period was done, Nick Layton tallied for the Americans and pushed the Allen advantage back to four goals. Luke Lucyk blasted a slap shot past Rejean Beauchemin on an Oilers power play mid-way through the third period, but that was all the offense Tulsa could muster. For the Oilers, it was just their third regulation loss at home this season. Pro Hockey News’ Les Stockton recorded all the action at the BOK Center on Saturday night and has submitted the following images from the contest.
An Oilers player is unable to come to the aid of a teammate as Allen%27s Jeff Martens (%2310)and Aaron McGill (%2328) hold him off.
Several scuffles took place during Saturday night%27s game at the BOK Center.
Allen winger Colton Yellow Horn heads for the action.
Two bus loads of Americans fans traveled to Tulsa for the game.
Sean Erickson%27s shot is well defended in front of the Allen net.
A birds-eye view of the Americans%27 bench from the catwalk.
Tulsa%27s Marty Standish faces off with the Americans%27 Jarret Lukin.
Allen center Brian McMillin during a break in the action.
Tulsa%27s Mike Ullrich and Allen%27s Nick Layton face off as the puck falls to the ice.
Allen goalie Rejean Beauchemin makes a diving save.
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