The Park City Outliers fell 5-4 at home to the Vernal Oilers on Sunday night, according to a November 8 report.
The Outliers surrendered two goals during the final 10 minutes of the game, allowing the Oilers to secure the win with a goal scored with 1:39 remaining in the period.
The Outliers offense previously held three separate one-goal leads during the matchup. Offensive contributions included two goals and an assist from forward Chris Lundie, a goal from Burke Newton, and a third-period goal from Hank Hughes. The team also recorded a 2-for-6 success rate on the powerplay.
Assistant coach Yuri Ushakov noted that the team's energy and communication declined during the latter stages of the game. Ushakov stated the team appeared complacent after a strong first 30 minutes and emphasized the need for stronger play around the puck in the corners and better defensive coverage on the back end.
While the Outliers' powerplay was successful, the team allowed the Oilers to score on three of six man-advantage opportunities. Despite being outshot 29-21 over the final two periods, the Outliers' offensive production decreased, contributing to the late turnaround loss.
The Outliers are scheduled to travel to Rock Springs on Friday. They will host the Miners on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. at the Black Rock Mountain Event Center.
