Posted: Dec 31, 2011 2:33 PM
Updated: Dec 31, 2011 4:11 PM
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - Michael Dery scored a goal while assisting another, and Anthony Stolarz stopped 30 shots as the Corpus Christi IceRays slid by the Wichita Falls Wildcats 3-2 inside the American Bank Center.
The Wildcats were given a penalty shot and Tanner Fahlstedt converted, beating Anthony Stolarz top shelf to give Wichita Falls a 1-0 lead 15:44 into regulation.
Corpus Christi struck back in the second period and Michael Dery notched his fourth goal in three games as he scooped up a rebound 2:28 into the second period tied the game 1-1.
The IceRays had many power-play chances and Travis Maxwell converted on the man up 9:30 into the second period to give the IceRays a 2-1 advantage.
Corpus Christi increase the lead when Joe Smereck picked up a rebound and fired it top shelf at 2:01 of the final period to increase the IceRays lead 3-1 over Wichita Falls.
The Wildcats pulled within a goal on a controversial goal that was right on the goal line. The red light did not come on, however the goal was awarded to Adam Barlow to make it a 3-2 game.
Corpus Christi held on to end their two game losing streak and goaltender Anthony Stolarz stopped 30 of 32 shots.
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