Round 2 series now even with Game 3 Monday at the 'Dome
April 12, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Matt Staples scored at 17:35 of overtime to give the Medicine Hat Tigers a 3-2 win on Sunday evening at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
After a scoreless first period, Travis Sanheim opened the scoring for Calgary before Steven Owre responded for the Tigers to knot the game at 1-1 after 40 minutes. Early in the third period, Dryden Hunt scored to give Medicine Hat the advantage before Hitmen rookie Jordy Stallard forced the extra frame, netting his second of the post-season.
Marek Langhamer made 39 saves to record the win while Mack Shields turned aside 47 of 50 shots for Calgary, setting a personal best for most saves in a playoff game.
The best-of-seven series, now even at 1-1, continues tomorrow, Monday, April 13, with Game 3 at the Scotiabank Saddledome (7:00 p.m.) before the Hitmen and Tigers return to Medicine Hat for Game 4 on April 15.
2015 WHL Playoffs: Round 2 Schedule
Game 1 Hitmen 3 Tigers 1 Hitmen lead series 1-0
Game 2 Tigers 3 Hitmen 2 OT Series tied 1-1
Game 3 Monday, April 13 7:00 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game 4 Wednesday, April 15 7:00 p.m. The Arena, Medicine Hat
Game 5 Friday, April 17 6:00 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game 6* Sunday, April 19 6:00 p.m. The Arena, Medicine Hat
Game 7* Monday, April 20 7:00 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
*Indicates if necessary
Playoff tickets, starting at $21 for adults and $14 for children and students, are available at all Ticketmaster and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office. Order online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 1-855-985-5000. Visit www.hitmenhockey.com for more details.
A buffet will be served in the Chrysler Club before each home playoff game, with doors opening 90 minutes prior to puck drop. For details and buffet reservations, call 403-571-9733.
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