TULSA, Okla. – The Idaho Steelheads (33-7-0-2, 68pts) fell in a shootout to the Tulsa Oilers (14-19-7-1, 36pts) 4-3 Saturday night at the BOK Center in front of 7,551 fans. Tulsa and Idaho will meet again tomorrow afternoon at 3:05pm (MT).
Tulsa Oilers forward Michael Farren (27)
About halfway through the first period Justin Ducharme (5th) scored on a five on three power-play to hand Idaho a 1-0 lead. The Steelheads outshot the Oilers 13-10 in opening 20 minutes of play and took the lead into the dressing room.
Idaho Steelheads defenseman Matt Register (43)
Tulsa struck twice about midway through the second period thanks to Eddie Matsushima (19th) and Brennan Blaszczak (3rd) in a span of 2:47 to grab a 2-1 advantage. 28 seconds later Zach Walker (5th) tied things up. Through 40 minutes the score read 2-2 with total shots 24-21 in favor of the Steelheads.
Tulsa Oilers forward Brennan Blaszczak (13)
Justin Misiak (7th) gave Idaho back the lead with 8:29 to play in regulation but 1:26 later Tag Bertuzzi (15th) scored on the power-play to tie tings up at 3-3.
Idaho Steelheads goalie Adam Scheel (35), Tulsa Oilers defenseman Tyler Poulsen (11)
In overtime the Steelheads took two penalties, but they were able to kill off both. The best look came 40 seconds in when Patrick Kudla flew off the bench and was sprung on a breakaway, but Colten Ellis came up with a big save.
Idaho Steelheads defenseman Owen Headrick (7), Tulsa Oilers defenseman Tyler Poulsen (11), Idaho Steelheads goalie Adam Scheel (35)
A.J. White and Owen Headrick were stopped in the shootout while shooters two and third scored for Tulsa to end the game.
Idaho Steelheads goalie Adam Scheel (35), Tulsa Oilers forward Alex Gilmour (71)
Idaho Steelheads goalie Adam Scheel (35), Tulsa Oilers forward Dante Sheriff (29)
Adam Scheel received the loss making 29 saves on 32 shots while Colten Ellis made 34 saves on 37 shots in the win.
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