OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Oklahoma Warriors, proud members of the North American Hockey League, defeated the Shreveport Mudbugs 3-2 in a shootout on Saturday night.
Jonah Jasser struck early for the Mudbugs, with helpers from Chase Secriskey and Duke Ehrhard, making it 1-0 at 18:41 of the first period. Dallas Jackson potted the equalizer on the backdoor, for his second goal of the season in just as many games, set up by Avenir Belous and Adam Bauer, making it 1-1 at 11:01, rounding out the first period scoring.
Jason Simons recorded the lone second period goal at 11:52, putting the Mudbugs back in front to make it 2-1.
Jackson Hone sniped the second equalizer of the game at 16:44 of the third period, set up by Joey DeRosa for the lone period goal, making it 2-2 to send the game into the extra frame.
In the overtime period, neither team found the back of the net, with shots being tied 7-7 in the extra frame.
The lone goal of the skills contest came from Avenir Belous at the bottom of the third round, securing the 3-2 final, where Oklahoma split the weekend.
Nathan St-Pierre turned aside 41-of-43 shots faced and blanked all three Shreveport shootout attempts to earn first star of the game in the Warriors’ win. Jack Greenwell stopped 30-of-32 shots in the Mudbugs’ effort.
Oklahoma is back on the road on Friday, Nov. 13 to take on the Houston Bulls. Puck drop from Deep South Arena is set for 7:05 p.m. CST, with the game being broadcast on NATV.
