TULSA, Okla. – The Idaho Steelheads (33-7-0-1, 67pts) defeated the Tulsa Oilers (13-19-7-1, 34pts) 4-3 Friday night at the BOK Center in front of 5,097 fans. Tulsa and Idaho will meet again Saturday night at 6:05pm and then Sunday at 3:05pm (MT).
Tulsa Oilers forward Blake McLaughlin (91)
Idaho had the lone power-play in the first frame but for the third straight game for the Steelheads there would be no score through the first 20 minutes of play. Shots were 11-10 Tulsa.
Idaho Steelheads goalie Remi Poirier (31), Tulsa Oilers forward Jackson Leef (19), Tulsa Oilers defenseman Tyler Poulsen (11)
A.J. White (15th) handed the Steelheads an early 1-0 lead with a power-play score minutes into the second period. With just inside two minutes to go in the frame Wade Murphy (10th) gave Idaho a 2-0 advantage which the Steelheads took into the dressing room. Shots were 9-3 Idaho.
Idaho Steelheads goalie Remi Poirier (31), Tulsa Oilers forward Jackson Leef (19), Tulsa Oilers defenseman Tyler Poulsen (11)
About halfway through the third period Idaho increased their lead to 4-0 with goals from Ryan Dmowski (19th) and Zane Franklin (8th). Moments after, Tulsa rattled off three unanswered goals in a stretch of 2:20 to pull within one with just 4:26 to play in regulation. Despite being outshot 18-5 in the final stanza the Steelheads hung on for the win.
Idaho Steelheads defenseman Dawson Barteaux (51)
Rémi Poirier made 29 saves on 32 shots for his 12th straight win while Daniel Mannella made 20 saves on 24 shots in the loss.
Idaho Steelheads goalie Remi Poirier (31), Tulsa Oilers forward Tag Bertuzzi (72)
With Idaho Steelheads release
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