WHL Calgary Hitmen

Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Sunday, October 27 at Regina

Published on October 27, 2019 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


CALGARY HITMEN (7-2-1-0, 15 pts.) at REGINA PATS (2-10-0-0, 4 pts.)

Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 2:00 p.m. MT - Mosaic Stadium

TODAY'S GAME

The Calgary Hitmen (7-2-1-0) close a two-game Saskatchewan road trip this afternoon outdoors in the Prairie Classic against the Regina Pats (2-10-0-0) at Mosaic Stadium. The 33,350 seat venue, which opened in July of 2017, is home to the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Hitmen, winners of three in a row, are coming off Friday's 4-2 victory in Moose Jaw. Special teams were a major factor as Calgary scored twice on the power play and killed all three Moose Jaw chances. Josh Prokop and Riley Stotts paved the way with a goal and an assist each while Jett Woo added two assists in his return to Moose Jaw. Jonas Peterek and Carson Focht, into an empty net, also scored for the Hitmen. Brayden Peters, making just his second career WHL start, made 20 saves including one on a shorthanded breakaway to pick up the win.

BROADCAST INFORMATION

Radio: Sportsnet 960-The Fan beginning with a 60 minute pre-game show at 1:00 p.m.

Webcast: WHL Live at whllive.com

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STREAKS

- Mark Kastelic (6g, 3a) is riding a six-game point streak. Jonas Peterek (2g, 4a) and Riley Stotts (3g, 3a) are on four-game streaks. - Egor Zamula (4g, 9a) had his career-high nine-game point streak halted Friday in Moose Jaw while a five-game streak for Orca Wiesblatt (4g, 5a) and a two-game streak for Sean Tschigerl (1g, 1a) also ended.

NOTEWORTHY 2011 REWIND: The Hitmen and Pats are meeting for the second time in an outdoor setting. It was eight years ago in WHL Outdoors at McMahon Stadium in Calgary when they clashed in front of a Canadian Hockey League attendance record of 20,888 fans. The Pats posted a 3-2 victory on that day, Monday, February 21, 2011. Tied into the final minute, Chandler Stephenson scored the game winner with 47 seconds remaining. Garrett Mitchell and Dyson Stevenson also found the back of the net for Regina. Jaynen Rissling and Kris Foucault replied for Calgary. Today's Western Hockey League Prairie Classic is part of Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic Week.

VS. REGINA: Today is the first of four regular season meetings between the Hitmen and Pats. They split the season series in 2018-19 with both teams winning twice. Mark Kastelic (4g, 6a) led the Hitmen with 10 points. Kaden Elder (3g, 6a) was next with nine. Ty Kolle (3g, 2a) was the Pats top-performer with five points. Austin Pratt (2g, 2a) tallied four. Calgary is 4-3-1-0 in their last eight visits to Regina. They will meet again on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in Regina but this time at the Brandt Centre.

2018-19 SERIES RECAP Oct. 14/18 at CGY: REG 4 CGY 3 OT...Nick Henry scored the winner just 14 seconds into the extra session. Jan. 29/19 at REG: CGY 5 REG 2...Mark Kastelic and Kaden Elder both tallied three points each. Feb. 6/19 at CGY: CGY 4 REG 3... Riley Stotts snapped a 3-3 tie with 3:19 remaining. Feb. 22/19 at REG: REG 5 CGY 4 OT...Logan Nijhoff scored the winner 30 seconds into extra time.

INSIDE THE SERIES Shots on Goal: CGY 149 REG 111 Power Plays: CGY 6-19 (31.6%) REG 5-18 (27.8%)

INSIDE THE STREAK: Calgary enters tonight's game having won three games in a row for the second time this season. During their current run they have outscored the opposition by a combined score of 17-8. Of note, 15 of the goals have come at even strength.

HOME AND AWAY: Calgary is 2-1-1-0 on the road this season while Regina is 1-6 at home.

EARLY START: Calgary returns to Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday, Oct. 28 for a 6:00 p.m. start against Seattle. It's the start of a five-game homestand. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with kids encouraged to dress in their Halloween costume and trick-or-treat on the concourse at marked concessions. It's also Wizarding Night as fans are encouraged to wear their best wizard inspired costumes, try butter brew and take photos on platform 9 ¾.

WHL ACCOLADE: Hitmen forward Orca Wiesblatt is the WHL On the Run Player of the Week. The 19-year-old recorded six points (3G-3A) and a plus-one rating in three games, helping Calgary finish the week with a 2-1 record,

TRADE WINDS: On Tuesday, the Hitmen acquired 18-year-old forward Blake Allan from the Regina Pats in exchange for a conditional eighth-round pick in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft. Allan, who made his Hitmen debut Friday in Moose Jaw, has appeared in 74 career games which began with Kootenay. He was a third-round pick of the ICE in 2016.

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.

2019 CIBC CANADA RUSSIA SERIES: Three Hitmen will play in the WHL leg of the 2019 CIBC Canada Russia Series. Carson Focht and Jett Woo have been named to Team WHL while Egor Zamula will suit up for Russia. The series opens next month with games in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Ontario Hockey League before closing with a pair of games in the WHL; in Saskatoon on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and in Prince Albert on Thursday, Nov. 14.

WHL CUP: Three Hitmen are taking part in the 2019 WHL Cup featuring the top 2004-born players in Western Canada. Grayden Siepmann is on Team BC, Billal Noori is a member of Team Alberta and Ethan Buenaventura is with Team Manitoba. All three were selected by the Hitmen in the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft. The four-team tournament, which began Wednesday at WinSport in Calgary wraps up with the Gold Medal Game today, Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1:00 p.m.

SITTING OUT: Forward Adam Kydd is eligible to return to the Hitmen lineup today after serving a four-game WHL imposed suspension for a check to the head major and game misconduct in Edmonton on Oct. 12.

FAST FACT: At 10 games, Calgary has played the fewest games of any team in the WHL this season. On the flip side, Lethbridge, Brandon, Saskatoon and Vancouver have already played 15 times.

WORLD STAGE: Hitmen forward Sean Tschigerl will play for Hockey Canada at the 2019 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge as a member of Canada Black. The eight-team tournament runs Nov. 2-9 in Medicine Hat, AB and Swift Current, SK. The 16-year-old will become the 29th player in franchise history to participate in the tournament.

POST-GAME AUTOGRAPHS: Meet goaltender Brayden Peters after Monday's game against Seattle. Peters will be signing autographs at the Hitmen Booster Club table located behind section 212.

MAYFAIR DIAGNOSTICS INJURY REPORT: Tye Carriere (indefinite, upper body), Riley Fiddler-Schultz (lower body, week-to-week), Cael Zimmerman (lower body, indefinite,).

BRET 'THE HITMAN' HART NIGHT: On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Hitmen will honour their namesake by hosting Bret 'The Hitman' Hart Night presented by Kal Tire. For one night only the Hitmen will wear specially designed jersey's inspired by Hart's ring attire. Fans can purchase a special $15 ticket with $5 directed to Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre. This offer is available by visiting the event page at http://www.prostatecancercentre.ca/bret-the-hitman-hart-night/. The game includes a $20 pre-game concourse photo opportunity with Bret in an authentic WWE Wresting Ring. A tax receipt will be issued with proceeds to Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre. As a tribute to the wrestling icon, the Hitmen and Prairie Wrestling Alliance will host a post-game wrestling card that is FREE with a game ticket. A wrestling ring will be set up on the ice for a four-match 'Battle in the Dome' with a special Bret Hart career retrospective live on the Energy Board.

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.

UPCOMING GAMES All times in MT. Schedule subject to change. Date

Opponent Time Broadcast

Mon., Oct. 28 vs. SEA 6:00 PM Sportsnet 960-The Fan

Sat., Nov. 2 vs. SAS 7:00 PM Sportsnet.ca/960 (Alt Stream)

Sun., Nov. 3 vs. EDM 2:00 PM Sportsnet.ca/960 (Alt Stream)

Wed., Nov. 6 vs. PA 7:00 PM Sportsnet 960-The Fan

Sat., Nov. 9 at EDM 7:00 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: - Pre-game Trick or Treating at marked concessions on the concourse from 5 to 6pm & Wizarding Day on Oct. 28 vs. SEA

- Bret 'The Hitman' Hart Night presented by Kal Tire on Nov. 2 vs. SAS

- 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 tied with Jakob Stukel for eighth place on the clubs all-time goal scoring list with 94, one back of Ryan Getzlaf and Brady Brassart who share sixth spot with 95 goals. Kastelic is also 16th on the all-time points list at 176, one back of Greg Chase who sits 15th with 177 points.

- Layne Toder is three games shy of 150.

- James Malm eclipsed the 200 point mark last Sunday against Medicine Hat.

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