Thunder Eliminated from Playoff Contention After 5-3 Loss to Allen
ALLEN, TX – The Wichita Thunder concluded their four-game road trip on Wednesday evening with a 5-3 defeat against the Allen Americans at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas. This critical loss officially eliminated the Thunder from playoff contention, ending their hopes for the postseason.
Jay Dickman, Jake Wahlin, and Peter Bates were the goal-scorers for Wichita in the disappointing contest.
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