Hitmen Swept Out of Round 1
March 31, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Connor Hobbs tallied a team-leading three points with a goal and two assists to lead the Regina Pats to a 5-1 win over the Calgary Hitmen on Thursday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
The victory propels the Pats into Round 2 of the Western Hockey League Playoffs as they eliminate Calgary to win the best-of-seven series 4-0.
Austin Wagner netted a pair of goals for Regina with Dawson Davidson and Jeff de Wit adding singles. The Canadian Hockey League's top-ranked Pats have now won 12 games in a row dating back to the regular season.
Tristen Nielsen, with his first career WHL playoff goal, scored for the Hitmen.
Regina outshot Calgary 39-21 and went 4-6 on the power play. The Hitmen were 1-3 with the man advantage.
2017 WHL Playoffs: Round 1 Recap
Game 1 Pats 5 Hitmen 2Mar. 24Pats lead series 1-0Game 2 Pats 5 Hitmen 1Mar. 25Pats lead series 2-0Game 3 Pats 5 Hitmen 2Mar. 28Pats lead series 3-0Game 4 Pats 5 Hitmen 1Mar. 30Pats win series 4-0
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