Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Sunday, November 3 vs. Edmonton
November 3, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
CALGARY HITMEN (8-4-1-0, 17 pts.) vs. EDMONTON OIL KINGS (11-1-3-0, 25 pts.)
Sunday, November 3, 2019 - 2:00 p.m. MT - Scotiabank Saddledome
TODAY'S GAME
The Calgary Hitmen host the Edmonton Oil Kings this afternoon in a 2:00 p.m. start at Scotiabank Saddledome. It's Tim Hortons Minor Hockey Day and the Shrine Challenge. Sunday Funday for Ricky's All Day Grill is also in effect featuring face painters, concourse activities, giveaways and a post-game family skate that is FREE with a game ticket. Sunday Funday pricing sees a $9.99 ticket for kids 12 and under and a $15.99 ticket for adults (plus applicable fees and taxes). Today marks the debut of Farley's Family Feast. The pre-game buffet, held in The Club, runs one hour prior to puck drop and begins at 1:00 p.m. Pricing is as follows, Reservations are not required; - Adults $16.95 (Plus GST) - Kids 11 and under $9.99 (Plus GST) Farley's Family Feast will also include appearances by Hitmen mascot Farley the Fox, family friendly games, crayon colouring stations and a FREE Adrenalin Source for Sports 25th Anniversary Hockey Card with every meal.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Radio: Sportsnet.ca/960 (Alt Stream)
Webcast: WHL Live at whllive.com
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STREAKS
- Blake Allan (1g, 1a) and Hunter Campbell (2a) have points in back-to-back games.
- Mark Kastelic (9g, 3a) has points in eight of his nine games this season.
- Jackson van de Leest (2a) and James Malm (2a) have points in two of their last three games.
NOTEWORTHY VS. EDMONTON: Today is the third of eight regular season meetings between the two clubs. They split their first two meetings but the home team is 2-0. Carson Focht tops the Hitmen in the season series with six points (3g, 3a). Egor Zamula (1g, 3a) is next with four. Carter Souch (3g, 1a) and Jake Neighbours (1g, 3a) are the top performers for Edmonton with four points each. The Central Division rivals face each other again next Saturday on Nov. 9 in the provincial capital.
2019-20 SERIES RECAP Sept. 27/19 in CGY: CGY 4 EDM 3 OT...Carson Focht (2g, 1a) and James Malm (1g, 2a) recorded three points each. Oct. 12/19 in EDM: EDM 6 CGY 4...The Oil Kings struck for four power play goals
INSIDE THE SERIES Shots on Goal: CGY 60 EDM 56 Power Plays: CGY 3-8 (37.5%) EDM 5-9 (55.6%)
LAST GAME RECAP: Calgary is coming off last night's 3-2 home ice loss to Saskatoon. Eric Florchuk scored the game winner, snapping a 2-2 third period tie with 6:19 remaining. Florchuk finished with a pair of goals with Tristen Robins also scoring for the visitors. Blake Allan and Mark Kastelic replied for the Hitmen who twice erased one goal deficits before the Florchuk winner. Calgary outshot the Blades 39-31.
ALUMNUS OF THE GAME: This season the Hitmen, in partnership with Adrenalin Source for Sports, are honouring an alumnus at each home game. Today's alumnus, Andrew Fyten, spent parts of three seasons with the team from 2015 to 2018. In 155 career games the forward notched 35 points (14g, 21a). He is now using his WHL Scholarship at Mount Royal University and has 9 points (3g, 6a) in 8 games while playing hockey for the Cougars.
WORLD STAGE: Hitmen forward Sean Tschigerl is with Canada Black at the 2019 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. The eight-team tournament co-hosted between Medicine Hat, AB and Swift Current, SK began yesterday and runs until Nov. 9. The 16-year-old is the 29th player in franchise history to participate in the tournament. He is also an Alternate Captain with Canada Black.
IN THE COMMUNITY: On Monday, Nov. 4, it's the Third Annual Hockey Calgary Leadership Day at the Big Four Building on Stampede Park. All Hitmen players will attend this event from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm acting as mentors for 1,000 minor hockey kids. Guest speakers include Flames head coach Bill Peters.
ONE YEAR AGO: Calgary is seven points ahead of their start through 13 games last season when they owned a record of 4-7-2-0.
MAYFAIR DIAGNOSTICS INJURY REPORT: Riley Fiddler-Schultz (lower body, day-to-day), Cael Zimmerman (lower body, indefinite,).
TEDDY BEAR TICKETS: Single game tickets for the ENMAX Teddy Bear Toss are on sale. Fans are encouraged to act fast to secure a seat to the world-famous toss set for Sunday, Dec. 1 at 4:00 p.m., when the Red Deer Rebels visit the 'Dome. Tickets start as low as $21.99 for adults and $12.99 for kids (plus applicable fees and taxes) and are available online at Ticketmaster.ca, in person at the Scotiabank Saddledome box. There is demand for over 24,000 teddy bears this holiday season to be shared by more than 60 local agencies.
POST-GAME AUTOGRAPHS: Meet goaltender Jack McNaughton after today's game against Edmonton. McNaughton will be signing autographs at the Hitmen Booster Club table located behind section 212.
HITMEN PLEDGE: 'The Hitmen Pledge powered by ENMAX' is here. As part of the 25th anniversary season, this charitable initiative hopes to raise 25,000 hours of community service. Fans and members of the community are asked to take the pledge and donate 25 volunteer hours to a charitable cause. One lucky winner will receive $25,000 to gift to a registered Southern Alberta charity of their choice. Full details can be found at https://hitmenhockey.com/pledge.
JERSEY AUCTION: The Hitmen are selling their special Bret 'The Hitman' Hart jerseys worn by the team last night online at elevateauctions.com. Net proceeds will be donated to the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre. Bidding is underway and closes at 8:00 p.m. MT on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Each game-worn and game-issued black and pink jersey inspired by Hart's ring attire is authentically autographed by Bret Hart and the individual Hitmen player.
PROSPECT WATCH: Mason Finley, Calgary's fifth-round pick, 101st overall, in the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft is off to a hot start this season. The 15-year-old has nine points (5g, 4a) in six games for the Okanagan Rockets of the BC Minor Midget League. He has also appeared in one game with the Okanagan Rockets in the BC Major Midget League. His dad Jeff played 708 career games in the NHL from 1987 to 2004 while his brother Jack is a centre with the Spokane Chiefs.
UPCOMING GAMES All times MT. Schedule subject to change. Date
Opponent Time Broadcast
Wed., Nov. 6 vs. PA 7:00 PM Sportsnet 960-The Fan
Fri., Nov. 8 vs. TC 7:00 PM Sportsnet 960-The Fan
Sat., Nov. 9 at EDM 7:00 PM Sportsnet.ca/960 (Alt Stream)
Sat., Nov. 16 at SAS 6:00 PM Sportsnet 960-The Fan
Sun., Nov. 17 at PA 5:00 PM Sportsnet.ca/960 (Alt Stream)
PROMO CALENDAR
Hitmen single game tickets including The ENMAX Teddy Bear Toss are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations. Upcoming home game highlights include: - Tim Hortons Minor Hockey Day & Sunday Funday, presented by Ricky's All Day Grill on Nov. 3 vs. EDM
- Nov. 8 vs. TC is RE/MAX Chuck-A-Puck where four lucky participants will win a hot air balloon ride courtesy of RE/MAX - ENMAX Teddy Bear Toss on Dec. 1 vs. RD
- Carols for Christmas on Dec. 6 vs. EDM - Sunday Funday, presented by Ricky's All Day Grill on Dec. 8 vs. EVT - Sunday Funday, presented by Ricky's All Day Grill on Dec. 15 vs. LET - Soccer Day on Dec. 30 vs. EDM
MILESTONE WATCH - Mark Kastelic is three goals away from 100. Kastelic is also 15th on the clubs all-time points list at 179, two back of Michael Stone who is 14th with 181 points.
- Layne Toder played career game 150 last night against Saskatoon while Riley Stotts is four games short of 200.
Western Hockey League Stories from November 3, 2019
- Chiefs Earn Point in 3-2 Overtime Loss to Everett - Spokane Chiefs
- Tigers Stymied 5-2 in Vancouver - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Giants Earn a 5-2 Victory Sunday at Home against Medicine Hat - Vancouver Giants
- Rebels Edge Regina in OT - Red Deer Rebels
- Late Goal Earns Rebels a Point against Red Deer - Regina Pats
- Oil Kings Score Last Minute Victory over Hitmen - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Late Goal Dooms Hitmen - Calgary Hitmen
- Game Day Hub: November 3 - Portland Winterhawks
- Game 16 at Vancouver - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Sunday, November 3 vs. Edmonton - Calgary Hitmen
- Game Day Preview: Pats Back on Home Ice to Take on Red Deer Sunday - Regina Pats
- Offense Never Gets Untracked in 6-0 Loss - Prince George Cougars
- Blades Take Two Points out of Calgary - Saskatoon Blades
- Wolf, Silvertips Hold off Kamloops, 3-2 - Everett Silvertips
- Royals Doubled up by Tigers - Victoria Royals
- Giants Kick off November with a 6-3 Road Victory in Kennewick - Vancouver Giants
- Americans Falter to Giants, 6-3 - Tri-City Americans
- Winterhawks Win First Battle with Seattle - Portland Winterhawks
- Hamblin's Hat Trick Helps Tigers Tame Royals 6-3 - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Arnold Notches First Career Shutout as Chiefs Blank Cougars - Spokane Chiefs
- Broncos Have No Luck in Loss to ICE - Swift Current Broncos
- Last Deficit Comes too Late for Hitmen to Answer - Calgary Hitmen
- Wheat Kings Fall to Hurricanes - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Warriors Fall to Raiders to End Weekend Schedule - Moose Jaw Warriors
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