Roughnecks Edge Knighthawks 15-14
Published on April 6, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Roughnecks extended their winning streak to six games with a 15-14 win over the Rochester Knighthawks Friday evening at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Tonight's victory ties the franchise record for most consecutive regular-season wins set last year.
Shawn Evans led the Roughnecks with a nine-point performance (3g, 6a), while Jeff Shattler had a hand in four goals and picked up two of his own. Dane Dobbie (4g), Curtis Dickson (2g, 2a), Scott Ranger (2g, 2a) and Daryl Veltman (1g, 3a) each picked up four points for Calgary, with Travis Cornwall also netting a marker in the win.
Johnny Powless recorded a team-leading seven points (3g, 4a) for the Knighthawks, while Stephen Keogh netted three goals and added three assists for Rochester.
Mike Poulin made 47 saves in the Calgary net to improve his season record to 10-3.
The Roughnecks (11-3) wrap up the regular-season with two road contests, first traveling to Rochester on Saturday, April 14 then to Edmonton on April 21.
Calgary returns to the Scotiabank Saddledome for the West Division Semi-Final on Saturday, May 5. Playoff tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available at all Ticketmaster and Calgary Safeway locations, the Scotiabank Saddledome box office, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 1-855-985-5000.
For more information on post-season tickets and group packages, call Customer Service at 403-777-4644 or visit www.calgaryroughnecks.com.
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