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Calgary Hitmen Drop 3-1 Decision To Kootenay Ice

December 28, 2009 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


Cranbrook, BC - The Calgary Hitmen returned to action following the Christmas Break Sunday night but lost 3-1 to the Kootenay Ice in Cranbrook.

Ice goaltender Todd Matthews made 34 saves in a first star performance.

Special teams played a large role as well as Kootenay killed all nine Hitmen power plays including two 5 on 3's.

Jesse Ismond, Matt Fraser and Brayden McNabb all scored for the Ice who built period leads of 1-0 and 3-0.

Del Cowan, with his eighth goal of the season, spoiled Matthews's shutout bid scoring the lone Hitmen goal with 2:15 remaining.

Calgary at 26-10-1-1 will now open a four game home stand Tuesday night at the Pengrowth Saddledome when they welcome the Regina Pats.

Tickets are on sale at all Ticketmaster locations or by calling Customer Service at 403-777-4646.


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