Thunder loses again

The Wichita Thunder's losing streak reached seven games Tuesday in Tulsa with a 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

The Thunder scored first on a goal by Joel Hanson, but Tulsa responded with three consecutive goals in the first period.

Wichita's Brandon Kaleniecki cut the deficit to 3-2 before the end of the first period, but the Thunder was never able to pull even.

Glen Detulleo had two assists for the Thunder.

Wichita201—3 Tulsa301—4

First Period—1. Wichita, Hanson (Deleurme, Detulleo), 2:02; 2. Tulsa, Caig (Davis, Beausoleil), 4:28 (pp); 3. Tulsa, Riedel (Hisey, Caig), 11:43; 4. Tulsa, Maldonado (Davis, Caig), 16:07 (pp); 5. Kaleniecki, 17:45. Penalties— McAllister, Wichita, major (fighting) :44; Kozak, Tulsa, major (fighting) :44; Hanson, Wichita (hooking) 4:10; Caig, Tulsa (hooking) 12:26; Ottman, Wichita (tripping) 14:55; Woll, Wichita (roughing) 16:39; Riedel, Tulsa (roughing) 16:39.

Second Period—None. Penalties— Adamek, Wichita (tripping) 2:18; Beausoleil, Tulsa (interference) 4:00; Adamek, Wichita, major (fighting) 8:18; Riddle, Tulsa, major (fighting) 8:18; Riddle, Tulsa (cross checking) 8:18; Hanson, Wichita (holding) 8:40; Detulleo, Wichita (high sticking) 11:02; Caig, Tulsa (high sticking) 19:33.

Third Period—6. Tulsa, Riddle (Merlini, Kozak) 16:18; 7. Wichita, Deleurme (Detulleo, Adamek) 19:07 (ea). Penalties— Hisey, Tulsa (slashing) 12:18; Riedel, Tulsa (cross checking) 17:04.

Shots on Goal—Wichita 14-8-12—34. Tulsa 12-11-4—27.

Power-play opportunities—Wichita 0 of 6; Tulsa 2 of 5. Goalies— Wichita, Campbell 27 shots-23 saves.Tulsa, Armstrong, 34-31.

Referees—Justin Greene. Linesmen—Benjamin Dupuis, John Grandt.

A—4,053.