WHL Calgary Hitmen

Edmonton Ties Series with 7-3 Win

Published on April 25, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen fell 7-3 to the Edmonton Oil Kings Wednesday evening at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Husky WHL Eastern Conference Championship series is now tied 2-2.

The visiting Oil Kings carried a 5-1 lead after the opening 20 minutes with a pair of goals from T.J. Foster and single tallies by Martin Gernat, Ashton Sautner and Travis Ewanyk. Calder Brooks netted Calgary's lone marker in the first period, capitalizing on a man advantage opportunity.

The Hitmen outscored the Oil Kings 2-1 in the middle stanza with a penalty shot marker by Brooks Macek and a goal from rookie Elliott Peterson. Dylan Wruck and Michael St. Croix also scored for Edmonton in the win.

Calgary goaltenders Chris Driedger and Mack Shields combined for 32 saves in the Game 4 setback.

The best-of-seven series continues with Game 5 on Friday, April 26 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, followed by Game 6 on Sunday, April 28, with a 4 p.m. puck drop 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.

A buffet will be served in the Avison Young Club Dining Room before each home playoff game, open 90 minutes prior to puck drop. For details and buffet reservations, call 403-571-9733. The reservation line is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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