Blazers 2, Hitmen 1.
January 22, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Luc Smith and Quinn Benjafield scored 1:45 apart late in the second period to push the Kamloops Blazers past the Calgary Hitmen 2-1 Friday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
The Blazers withstood a third period surge by Calgary which saw the home side fire 20 shots on net. Vladislav Yeryomenko authored the lone Hitmen marker to extend Calgary's power play goal-scoring streak to 11 games.
Blazers goaltender Dylan Ferguson was named the first star for making 32 saves while Hitmen goalie Nick Schneider was the second star after a 34 save performance.
Calgary wraps up their three-game home stand on Sunday, Jan. 21, against the Prince Albert Raiders. The 4:00 p.m. start at the 'Dome is presented by Edward Jones. It's also 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 Hitmen will then begin a season-high seven-game road trip starting Saturday, Jan. 27 in Victoria for the first of two straight against the Royals.
Western Hockey League Stories from January 22, 2018
- SMITH AND KRAL LISTED IN NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING MIDTERM RANKINGS - Spokane Chiefs
- Five Giants Crack NHL Central Scouting's Midterm R - Vancouver Giants
- Fonstad Listed in Midterm Rankings - Prince Albert Raiders
- RECAP: Everett 4 - Swift Current 1 (1-21-18) - Everett Silvertips
- Raiders Fall To Hitmen In Road Trip Finale - Prince Albert Raiders
- RECAP: Everett 4 - Brandon 0 (1-20-18) - Everett Silvertips
- Ottenbreit and Luding Stuff Broncos in Eight Round Shootout - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Game Recap: Cougars 4 Hurricanes 2 - Prince George Cougars
- Victoria(4) at Kelowna(8) - Kelowna Rockets
- CHIEFS WIN OT THRILLER IN FRONT OF SELLOUT SPOKANE CROWD. - Spokane Chiefs
- GIANTS FALL 2-0 TO WINTERHAWKS AT HOME SATURDAY. - Vancouver Giants
- Raiders Tame Tigers In Overtime - Raiders 3, Tigers 2 (OT). - Prince Albert Raiders
- Recap: Regina Pats (3) vs Saskatoon Blades (4) OT - Regina Pats
- Giants Snag a Single Point in a 4-3 Shootout Loss at Home - Vancouver Giants
- Volcan Hat Trick Blasts Rockets. - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Kelowna (2) at Seattle (7) - Kelowna Rockets
- Royals Knock Down Giants in Shootout. - Victoria Royals
- LETHBRIDGE SPOILS BIG NIGHT IN PRINCE GEORGE - Lethbridge 6, Cougars 2. - Prince George Cougars
- Blazers 2, Hitmen 1. - Calgary Hitmen
- Defence Sparks Offence In Win Over Rebels - Raiders 5, Rebels 1. - Prince Albert Raiders
- Regina Pats (3) vs Moose Jaw Warriors (5) - Regina Pats
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