TULSA, Okla. – The Tulsa Oilers faced a challenging match against the Kansas City Mavericks at the BOK Center. The first period saw the Mavericks take control with two goals, the first by Jacob Hayhurst at 12:38, followed by Nathan Knoepke’s goal just over four minutes later.
Tulsa Oilers defenseman Tyler Poulsen (11)
The teams went scoreless in the second period, each registering 10 shots.
Kansas City Mavericks defenseman Jared Brandt (26)
In the third period, Kyle Jackson extended the Mavericks’ lead to 3-0 with a power-play goal. Despite Tyler Poulsen’s goal for the Oilers, the Mavericks secured the victory with a final score of 4-1, including Nolan Walker’s empty-net goal. Tomas Suchanek’s strong goaltending performance, stopping 28 of 31 shots, highlighted the Oilers’ effort, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Mavericks’ lead.
Yaroslav Yevdokimov earned a point in his Oilers debut.
The Oilers and Mavericks will re-match again on Sunday, Nov. 19 for Paint the Ice Sunday Family Funday at 4:05 p.m.
Contact the Author/Photographer: Les.Stockton@prohockeynews.com
Tulsa Oilers forward Kyle Crnkovic (37)
Kansas City Mavericks goalie Cale Morris (33), Tulsa Oilers forward Dante Sheriff (29)
Tulsa Oilers goalie Tomas Suchanek (39), Tulsa Oilers forward Tag Bertuzzi (84), Tulsa Oilers defenseman Anthony Constantini (10)
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