Box Score
Michel Beausoleil gave the Tulsa Oilers the lead in the first period, and Rapid City was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 2-1.
The win moves the Oilers past Rio Grande Valley and back into fourth place in the Berry Conference.
Tulsa took over the lead for good with a goal by Beausoleil at 9:27 in the first period. David Solway picked up the assist.
Beausoleil had two goals to lead the Oilers to victory.
Tulsa put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Rapid City to score on any of its three power plays.
Other players who recorded assists for Tulsa were Sean Erickson, who had one and Jeff Terminesi, who had two.
Rapid City was led by Jordan Behler, who scored the team's only goal, his first professional score. Behler scored 17:31 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Tulsa. Konrad Reeder provided the assist.
Ian Keserich made 21 saves for the Oilers on 22 shots. Tim Boron recorded 25 saves for Rapid City.
