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The Killer Bees scored the first goal of the game as they have in every game this series as Aaron Lee scored his third of the post-season after picking up a Jason Dixon rebound. The goal came on a 4-on-4.

Wichita tied the game at one at 12:24 with a power-play goal from Daniel Tetrault. Tetrault launched a shot from the point that pin-balled it’s way to John Murray and through five-hole.

The Killer Bees took their second lead of the game at 1:09 of the second period as Cody Carlson fed Dan Gendur who was wide open and buried the puck to the back of the net. Carson finished the post-season with three points, Gendur finished with five.

Wichita came storming back scoring the next three goals of the second period starting with RG Flath at 3:43 of the second. That goal was followed by Daniel Tetrault’s second from the point at 7:29 and a giveaway allowed Alex Bourret to feed RG Falth for a third strike at 11:41 of the second.

Wichita added a pair of third period strikes to cement the victory.

The Bees finished the season with a 32-27-7 regular season record and won their first playoff game since 2009. Many records were set during the season as Aaron Lee became the Bees all-time games played leader and now holds the single season goals record and career goals record. Dan Gendur also had a record setting season become the Bees single season points leader.

The Bees fourth place finish was the highest since 2008-09.

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The Bees played shorthanded dressing only 14 skates due to injuries but were able to take the first lead of the game (which the team has done in all four games) with a power-play strike from Brady Leavold. Wichita would storm back for three straight before a Dan Gendur answer brought the Bees within one. An empty net goal sealed the win for the Thunder.

The Bees received another stellar goaltending effort from John Murray who made 38 saves and boasts a .940 save percentage for the post-season.

The Bees are facing Wichita for the first time in the post-season and the Thunder are the fifth team ever faced by the Bees. The Bees are 1-5 in elimination games in their CHL history.

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BOX SCORE

Goaltender John Murray made 38 saves on 41 shots keeping the Bees in the game for most of the night but Thunder forward Alex Bourret’s hat trick sealed the win for Wichita.

The Bees struck first at 9:40 in the first period while on the power play when Brady Leavold received a pass on the right side and wristed it past Thunder goalie Adam Russo. The goal was the fourth straight opening mark in the series.

Bourett evened the score in the closing seconds of the first when he scored on a shorthanded rush; he would score again to open the second period when a shot that trickled through Murray deflected in off a skate. RG Flath would add another shorthanded tally for his fourth goal of the series.

Dan Gendur would cut the deficit to one with 10:53 left in the second when he took advantage of a Wichita turnover that left him alone in the slot where he fired one past Russo the keep the Bees alive.

But Bourret would later score into the empty net with seconds left in the third period to complete the hat trick and the win for the Thunder.

The series will now shift back to Wichita on Saturday with the Thunder holding a 3-1 lead. Puck drop will be at 7:05, you can catch the game on CHL TV or 956sports.com.

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The win for the Bees was their first in the post-season since 2009 and saw the team race to a 4-0 lead before a pair of Wichita goals. The Bees ran Adam Russo from the game after three goals scored by Zac Pearson, Cody Carlson and Dan Gendur. Aaron Lee added his first of two just seconds after Bryan Hogan was inserted into the game. Lee added an empty net goal to cement the win.

John Murray was once again great in net making 31 saves on 33 shots to keep the Bees on top. Murray has made 72 saves over the last two games and boasts a 2.03 goals-against-average and .947 save percentage.

The Bees are facing Wichita for the first time in the post-season and the Thunder are the fifth team ever faced by the Bees.

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BOX SCORE

The Bees dominated the first period with two goals from Zac Pearson and Cody Carlson.  Zac Pearson took the puck in from the neutral zone and fired one past Wichita goaltender, Adam Russo, from the bottom of the left circle at 11:12 into the period. Cody Carlson and Craig Lineker earned the assists.

Cody Carlson found the back of the net for the second Bees goal right off the draw at 14:34 into the first period.  Jason Dixon earned the assist.

Wichita remained scoreless during the first period, giving the Bees a 2-0 lead going into the locker room.

Dan Gendur started off the second period with a goal only 12 seconds into the period.  Gendur took the feed from Tomas Klempa and put one between the pipes from the top of the right circle.

A quick goalie switch for Wichita from Russo to Bryan Hogan did not stop the Bees from scoring again.  Within 33 seconds of Gendur’s goal, Aaron Lee found the back of the net again for the Bees with a feed from Brady Leavold from the right circle. Jason Dixon also earned the assist.

Kevin Young was able to get one back for Wichita at 5:27 into the second period, but the Bees held their 4-1 lead at the end of the period.

The third period saw one goal from Wichita at 12:37 into the period from Dustin Donaghy, but it wasn’t enough and the Bees were able to secure their first win in the playoff series.

The series continues tomorrow night, April 5^th, for game four at the State Farm Arena. Puck drops at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 843-PUCK (7825), visiting killerbeehockey.com or any State Farm Arena ticket outlet.

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The two sides played a tight game on Sunday with Wichita escaping with a 2-1 victory. Tomas Klempa scored a first period strike for the Bees but the Thunder scored once in each the second and third period. John Murray played well in net making 41 saves in between the pipes.

The Bees fell in game one by a 4-2 mark. Brandon Campos scored in the first period for the Bees but RG Flath scored a hat trick as Wichita rallied for the victory. Mike Wilson recorded the other Bees goal.

Wichita is the fifth team the Bees have faced in the playoffs with a majority of Bees games against Laredo. Games three and four of the best-of-seven series will be at the State Farm Arena Wednesday and Thursday.

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The series will follow a 2-2-1-1-1 format with games three, four, and six in the Valley at the State Farm Arena.
Game 1 – Fri., Mar. 30 – Rio Grande Valley at Wichita, 7:05 PM
Game 2 – Sun., Apr. 1 – Rio Grande Valley at Wichita, 5:05 PM
Game 3 – Wed., Apr. 4 – Wichita at Rio Grande Valley, 7:00 PM
Game 4 – Thu., Apr.5 – Wichita at Rio Grande Valley, 7:00 PM
*Game 5 – Sat., Apr. 7 – Rio Grande Valley at Wichita, 7:05 PM
*Game 6 –  Mon., Apr. 9 – Wichita at Rio Grande Valley, 7:00 PM
*Game 7 – Wed., Apr. 11 – Rio Grande Valley at Wichita, 7:05 PM

*if necessary

Season ticket holders will use Playoff Round 1 Game A tickets for game three and Game B tickets for game four. If game six is necessary Game C tickets will be used. All tickets can be found in the season ticket binder.

Fans wishing to purchase tickets to any of the games may do so by calling the Killer Bees at 956-843-7825, visiting killerbeehockey.com or any State Farm Arena Ticket Outlet.

The following pricing scheme will be used.

Diamond level- $19.00

Platinum level- $16.00

Gold level- $14.00

Silver level- $12.00

Groups of 10 or more will be able to purchase tickets at a special $10.00 rate. A building service charge of $2.00 applies to all tickets.

Much like the first game of the series the Bees would score the first goal of the game while on the power-play and take lead into the locker room. Tomas Klempa took a loose puck in the crease and slid it to the back of the net.

The Bees were outshot 14-6 in the first, but lead 1-0.

Wichita would start the second period with 3:54 of 5-on-3 power-play time but the Bees would kill off all the Thunder chances.

The Thunder thought they had tied the game at the 13:20 mark of the second when referee Boone Bruggman pointed to the Killer Bees net signaling goal. However after a conference with the linesmen Bruggman waived off the goal as it had only hit the crossbar.

Wichita would finally tie the game at the 16:06 mark of the second as Dutin Donaghy took an off-angle shot that deflected off Murray to the back of the net.

The Bees had a chance to take a 2-1 with 3:20 left in the second as Brady Leavold was awarded a penalty shot after being hauled down on a breakaway. Leavold looked to have Russo beat but the shot just rose over the top of the net.

The teams were tied at one heading to the locker room despite the Bees being outshot 34-12 after two periods.

The Thunder would strike early in the third period as Chris Greene put in a rebound at the 3:11 mark giving Wichita a 2-1 lead.

The Bees would send a ton of rubber the way of Wichita goal Adam Russo including pulling John Murray with more than one minute left but the Bees were unable to squeeze and equalizer to the back of the net.

The series now shifts to the Valley for games three and four at the State Farm Arena. Puck drops on Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available for both games by calling 843-PUCK (7825), visiting killerbeehockey.com or any State Farm Arena ticket outlet.

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RG Flath continued to be a menace for the Bees scoring a hat trick in the victory. The second Bees goal was scored by Mike Wilson who assisted on the first goal as well. Alex Bourret finished with a goal and two assists and Thomas Beauregard finished with three assists for the Thunder.

Wylie Rogers played well in net for the Bees making 33 saves on 37 shots while Adam Russo made 31 saves on 33 shots.

Wichita is the fifth team the Bees have faced in the playoffs with a majority of Bees games against Laredo. Games three and four of the best-of-seven series will be at the State Farm Arena Wednesday and Thursday.

GAME NOTES (PDF Format)

Puck drops at 5:05 p.m today and fans can listen to the game by clicking HERE or going to 956sports.com. The pre-game show will start at 4:50 p.m. Fans may also view the game on CHL-TV.

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BOX SCORE

The Bees survived an early flurry of chances from the Thunder thanks to spectacular netminding by Wylie Rogers.

The Killer Bees then struck first with a power-play goal from Brandon Campos at the 6:15 mark. Mike Wilson ripped a shot the point that was deflected by Brandon Campos to the back of the net for the strike.

Wichita launched a comeback in the second period scoring three straight goals to take the lead. Alex Bourret struck first at 2:00 then RG Flath found the back of the net at 4:02 of the second. Wichita increased their lead at 14:23 of the third as RG Flath scored again at 14:23.

The Bees would get one back before the horn would end as Mike Wilson scored at 17:42. Wilson picked up a rebound off a Scott Balan shot and sent it to the back of the net.

Through forty minutes Wylie Rogers made 25 saves on 28 shots.

Wichita would put the Bees in a two-goal hole as RG Flath scored his third of the game at the 2:12 mark.

The Bees would try to chip away at the Wichita lead for the rest of the game but were unable to find the back of the net again.

The Bees now trail the best-of-seven series 1-0 with game two coming Sunday at 5:05 p.m. Fans can follow the game on 956sports.com and CHL-TV. Games three and four are at the State Farm Arena on Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

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