WHL Calgary Hitmen

Hitmen defeat Oil Kings

Published on April 19, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


Edmonton, AB - Brady Brassart scored the overtime game-winning goal as the Calgary Hitmen defeated the Edmonton Oil Kings 3-2 in the Husky WHL Eastern Conference Championship series opener Thursday evening at Rexall Place. The Hitmen have now played six games beyond regulation, setting a franchise record for most overtime games in a playoff year.

Hitmen forward Victor Rask opened the scoring early in the first period, while Zane Jones also scored in the win. Dating back to the regular season, Rask now has points in 17-straight games including 14 points (5g, 9a) over 11 playoff contests.

Former Hitmen forward Trevor Cheek and Henrik Samuelsson each put up tallies for the Oil Kings in the loss.

Calgary goaltender Chris Driedger stopped 33 of 35 shots he faced to record his ninth career playoff win.

The Eastern Conference final continues tomorrow, Friday, April 19, with a 7:00 p.m. puck drop at Rexall Place in Edmonton (SHAW TV, SHAW Direct 'Channel 299'). Follow the Hitmen play-by-play link at www.sportsnet.ca/960 for the online broadcast starting at 7:00 p.m.

The Hitmen return to Calgary for Games 3 and 4 of the best-of-series on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24. Both games are 7:00 p.m. starts at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Hitmen playoff tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office. Order online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 1-855-985-5000. For more information on tickets, visit www.hitmenhockey.com or contact customer service at 403-777-4646.

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