Hitmen lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 with Game 5 in Calgary
April 15, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Medicine Hat, AB - Jordy Stallard scored at 7:22 of overtime lifting the Calgary Hitmen to a 2-1 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers Wednesday evening at The Arena.
The victory gives the Hitmen a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven Round 2 WHL Playoff series.
Jake Virtanen, on a second period penalty shot, had the other Calgary goal while Mack Shields continued his strong play making 35 saves to improve his series save percentage to .941.
Tyler Lewington had the lone goal for Medicine Hat who led 1-0 after the first period before Virtanen's equalizer in the middle frame.
The Hitmen went 0-1 on the powerplay but killed four of the five Tigers chances including a two man advantage for 26 seconds.
The series resumes Friday, April 17 with Game 5 in Calgary that features a special Hitmen & Flames Playoff Party at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
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