Mavericks defeat Thunder again
The Missouri Mavericks scored two power-play goals in the second period and beat the Thunder 2-1 on Saturday night in Independence Mo., the second win over the Thunder in two nights.
Wichita took a 1-0 lead on Dalton Reum’s first goal of the season at 15:08 of the first period with assists from Todd Hosmer and Michael Neal.
Missouri tied the score while the Thunder’s Joey Sides was serving a double minor for high-sticking. Andrew Courtney scored the goal. Trevor Ludwig gave Missouri the lead, getting a goal with 12 seconds left on a slashing penalty against Anthony Deluca.
The Mavericks had seven power-play opportunities in the game; the Thunder was 0 for 4 with a man-advantage.
Missouri outshot Wichita 27-18, and held the Thunder to seven shots on goal in the first 40 minutes.
The Thunder plays at Quad City on Sunday.
Wichita | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
Missouri | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 |
First period — 1, Wichita, Reum 1 (Hosmer, Neal), 15:08. Penalties—Ludwig Mo (delay of game), 1:57; Root Mo (slashing ), 8:23; Lizon Wic (interference), 11:27.
Second period — 2, Missouri, Courtney 1 (Ludwig, Carzo), 7:37 (PP). 3, Missouri, Ludwig 2 (Courtney, Carzo), 15:20 (PP). Penalties—Gauthier Wic (bench - too many men), 2:58; Sides Wic (high-sticking - double), 6:38; Milan Wic (high-sticking), 13:32; Deluca Wic (slashing ), 15:30; Sylvestre Mo (hooking), 18:31.
Third period — No Scoring.Penalties—Peckham Wic (tripping), 7:11; Sylvestre Mo (slashing ), 8:09; Lowe Wic (hooking), 13:15; Deluca Wic (tripping), 20:00.
Shots — Wichita 4-3-11-18. Missouri 9-11-7-27.
Power Plays — Wichita 0-4; Missouri 2-7.
Goalies — Wichita, Rollheiser 27 shots-25 saves. Missouri, Robinson 18-17.
This story was originally published October 24, 2015 at 10:29 PM with the headline "Mavericks defeat Thunder again."