The
RoadRunners (14-4-2) evened it up early in the third only to be undone
by a long penalty and a relentless Bulls (12-2-3) attack. Despite the
loss, the RoadRunners remain atop the South Division by one point over
second place Texas.
Sean
Gaffney’s powerplay goal trickled in the only lead for the RoadRunners
on the night at 6:02 in the first period. At 18:45 in the same period,
Tyler Gernhofer tied the score at 1-1.
Amarillo’s Mike Davis would make it 2-1 Bulls in the second, scoring the only goal of the frame.
But
just 20 seconds into the third, Dan Dupell gave the RoadRunners new
life with a game tying netter. The tide would quickly turn, however, as
both Kyle Sharkey and Drew Kariofiles were charged with Game Misconduct
and Unsportmanlike Conduct respectively, leading to a long penalty kill
that the RoadRunners normally stout defense could not withstand. Ryan
Cole put the Bulls on top 3-2 at 6:37 and Omar Mullan then put the game
out of reach with a goal at 8:02.
The
RoadRunners will hit the road next weekend to take on the Springfield
Jr. Blues. Fans in Topeka are invited to watch the games on Friday and
Saturday at Blind Tiger Brewery and Restaurant. The games start at 7pm
but make a reservation or get there early as seats are limited.
Topeka
will return to Landon Arena on Friday, November 23, to start a three
game series against second-place Texas. This week also marks the
RoadRunners Parents and Billets Appreciation Weekend.
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