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January 24, 2026
OILERS ONE-GOAL COMEBACK SPOILED BY SHUTOUT PERFORMANCE BY WICHITA’S RODDY ROSS
Rookie Roddy Ross rips off 33 stops for first career shutout in 1-0 Thunder victory in Wichita
WICHITA, Kans.. — The Tulsa Oilers, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks and the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, and powered by Community Care, fell 1-0 to the Wichita Thunder in a goaltending battle on Saturday night at INTRUST Bank Arena.
For the seventh time in the last eight games the Oilers held their opponent scores, meaning six-of-seven periods saw both teams fail to score a goal. Vyacheslav Buteyets stopped 13 shots, while Roddy Ross’ first 9 halts of a 33-save shutout came in the opening 20 minutes.
Kansas native Ryan Finnegan both opened and closed the scoring 4:57 into the middle frame, winning an offensive-zone draw before firing home a feed from Michal Stinil to place the Thunder up 1-0.
The Oilers managed to outshoot the Thunder 16-15 in the final period but were unable to stuff a collection of solid chances post Wichita’s rookie netminder, who held on for his first shu out win.
The Oilers aim for a second .500 two-game weekend with a 2:05 p.m. rematch with the Thunder at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas tomorrow Sunday, Jan. 25.
Oilers Season and Group Tickets are on sale now! Call the Oilers front office at 918-632-PUCK (7825) or visit www.tulsaoilers.com for more information.
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