Americans Edge Hitmen 4-3
Published on February 15, 2018 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Vegas Golden Knights prospect Dylan Coghlan recorded three assists to lead the Tri-City Americans past the Calgary Hitmen 4-3 on Wednesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Special teams played a major role with Tri-City scoring twice with the man advantage and once shorthanded while killing all six Calgary power play chances.
Jake Bean, Michael Rasmussen, Jordan Topping and Parker AuCoin provided goals for the Americans.
Luke Coleman (1g, 1a), Dakota Krebs and Tristen Nielsen replied for the Hitmen who outshot Tri-City 39-25.
Calgary, now 1-1 on their season-high seven-game home stand, is back in the 'Dome on Sunday, Feb. 18 against the Saskatoon Blades. Game time is 2:00 p.m. for another Sunday Funday with face painters, concourse activities, lots of giveaways and a post-game family skate that is FREE with a game ticket.
Sunday Funday contests also feature a specially priced $8.99 ticket (plus applicable fees) for kids 12 and under. The home stand will also see the Hitmen host Red Deer (Feb. 21), Edmonton (Feb. 23), Brandon (Feb. 25) and Swift Current (Feb. 27).
Western Hockey League Stories from February 15, 2018
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- Chiefs to Use Pride Tape During Warm-Ups on Saturday Night - Spokane Chiefs
- Blazers at Home Friday for Don Hay Celebration Night - Kamloops Blazers
- Regina Pats Alumni to Play Soldier on Members in Shinny Game - Regina Pats
- Rockets Host Talk Today Mental Health Game on Saturday - Kelowna Rockets
- Pats to Retire Jock Callander's Jersey Sunday - Regina Pats
- Giants Stun the Winterhawks 4-2 Wednesday Down South - Vancouver Giants
- Royals Fall to Oil Kings in Shootout - Victoria Royals
- Rockets Topped by Red Deer - Kelowna Rockets
- Spokane Pulls out Victory in Final Minute, 3-2 over Kamloops - Spokane Chiefs
- Americans Edge Hitmen 4-3 - Calgary Hitmen
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