(Press Release, Photo Credit: Mick Lite)
The Chill scored the first two goals and took a 2-1 lead into the third period but Wichita struck for four goals in the final frame, including an empty netter in the final minute to seal a 5-2 win at the INTRUST Bank Arena.
A closely played first period was almost over before St. Charles (7-19-4) took a 1-0 lead at the 18:57 mark on Andrew Conboy’s second goal on the assist from Anthony Perdicaro, his tenth. Despite the Chill being outshot 18-4 in the second period Conboy returned the favor, setting up Perdicaro for his eigth goal with Kyle O’Kane picking up the assist, his nineteenth point.
Wichita (11-14-4) netted their first of the night late in the second period to push the Chill lead to one goal at 2-1.
The Thunder tied the game at 2-2 just 33 second into the final period and took a 3-2 lead with a power play goal midway through. St. Charles was forced to remain aggressive and that pressure led to a goal for the Thunder with under four minutes left to stretch their lead to 4-2. Wichita added an empty netter to account for the final score.
The Chill return to The Family Arena for a New Year’s Eve game with the puck drop set for 6:05 this Tuesday. Call the Chill office at 636.724.SHOT to take advantage of Pepsi Family 4-Packs for just $60 that include four platinum level tickets, four hotdogs, four cans of Pepsi (or diet), and four bags of chips. The Chill will be giving away a flat screen TV, hundreds of t-shirts, and the game will feature a postgame skate with the Chill players and coaches. For group ticket packages, sponsorships, and more information on the St. Charles Chill visit StCharlesChill.com.
