The
push to the Robertson Cup is starting off pretty well for Topeka. In
their second-to-last game of the regular season, the RoadRunners jumped
to an early two goal lead and hung on for a 2-1 victory over the
Wildcats.
Peter
Halash drew first blood for the RoadRunners, swatting a puck out of the
air and into the Wildcat net at 9:46 of the opening period. A slashing
call against Rudy Junda led to a powerplay goal by Tyler Andrew at
13:17, giving the Runners a 2-0 lead.
Goalie
Evan Cowley would collect himself and hold the RoadRunners off for the
rest of the game. But Spencer Viele was better, stopping all but one of
the shots that came his way. That goal came at 17:02 in the third off
the blade of Kyle Bauman. The lead was cut in half but not blown as the
RoadRunners killed a penalty in the final minute, winning the night 2-1.
In the loss, the Wildacts were eliminated from postseason contention as
Corpus Christi secured fourth place with a win over Odessa.
The
RoadRunners will close their regular season out tomorrow night against
the Wichita Falls Wildacts. Fans can catch all the action at Blind Tiger
Brewery and Restaurant at 7pm but get there early as seats are limited.
Playoff dates have been announced. On Monday, April 1, tickets for the
first round of the South Division playoffs go on sale to the general
public. Games one and two will be at Landon Arena on Saturday, April 6
(7pm), and Sunday, April 7 (6pm). Tickets will also be available for the
deciding game five of the series which will take place on April 19 if
necessary.
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