Hitmen beat the Everett Silvertips
October 29, 2011 - Western Hockey League (WHL) Calgary Hitmen
Calgary, AB - Defenceman Spencer Humphries recorded two assists in a first star performance as the Calgary Hitmen beat the Everett Silvertips 3-1 Saturday night at Scotiabank Saddledome.Captain Cody Sylvester put the Hitmen on the board late in the first period followed by goals from Trevor Cheek in the second and Jimmy Bubnick in the third. Cheek recorded his second game winning goal of the season and first shorthanded point in the victory.
Jari Erricson was the lone Silvertip to put one past goaltender Chris Driedger who made 15 saves for Calgary while the Hitmen pumped 42 shots at Everett goalie Kent Simpson.
Tonight's win improves Calgary's record to 5-6-0-1.
The Hitmen will now head out on a season-long six-game road trip starting in Prince Albert on Tuesday, November 1, followed by stops in Saskatoon, Brandon, Regina, Moose Jaw and Swift Current. Calgary returns to Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday, November 11 when they host the Seattle Thunderbirds. Puck drop is 7:00 p.m. for the Remembrance Day game.
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