Alexeyev Scores Twice as Red Deer downs Hitmen
October 23, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Red Deer, AB - Washington Capitals prospect Alexander Alexeyev scored a pair of goals to lead the Red Deer Rebels past the Calgary Hitmen 3-1 on Tuesday night at the ENMAX Centrium.
Brandon Hagel, into an empty net, also scored for the Rebels who improve to 3-0 in the season series.
Egor Zamula, on a first period power play, tallied the lone goal for Calgary. The loss snaps a season-high three-game winning streak for the Hitmen.
Both goaltenders were among the three stars with Carl Stankowski making 28 saves for Calgary and Ethan Anders recording 29 stops for Red Deer.
Calgary now returns home for four straight games at the Scotiabank Saddledome beginning Friday, Oct. 26 against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. That night is Roughnecks Night at the 'Dome and will feature the same Hitmen hockey but with Roughnecks in-game entertainment, chants and giveaways! This includes music throughout the game; something that has never been done before in the Western Hockey League. The Roughnecks professional dance team Drill Crew and mascot Howie the Honey Badger will be in attendance and the Hitmen will use the 'Necks goal song.
The party kicks off with a Roughnecks style Happy Hour from 5:30 p.m. until the opening face-off.
Happy Hour includes:
* $5 14 oz. Bud or Bud Lite, 1 oz. Highball, OR 6 oz. House Wine
* $5 Cheeseburger, Mini Mac & Cheese, Pop & Hot Dog Combo, OR a Pizza Slice*
*Concession stands only, not valid in the Scotiabank Saddledome restaurants
Starting at $21.99 for adults and $9.99 for students and kids (plus applicable fees and taxes), tickets are available now at all Ticketmaster locations and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office.
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