CALGARY HITMEN Hitmen 6 Hurricanes 3
November 5, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen completed a home-and-home sweep of the Lethbridge Hurricanes with a 6-3 win at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday night.
The Hitmen were powered by a strong first period jumping out to a 4-0 lead.
Luke Coleman (1g, 2a) and Jakob Stukel (3a) led Calgary with three points each while Vladislav Yeryomenko added a pair of goals extending his career-high point streak to five games. Andrei Grishakov, Matteo Gennaro and Andrew Fyten also scored for the Hitmen.
Calen Addison, Zane Franklin and Koletrane Wilson replied for Lethbridge.
The Hitmen, 6-10-1-0, will now prepare to face the Tigers in a back-to-back set next weekend with the opener Friday, Nov. 10, at the 'Dome before the rematch on Saturday, Nov. 11, in Medicine Hat. Saturday's contest also marks the start of a five-game road trip that takes the Hitmen to Brandon (Nov. 14), Regina (Nov. 15), Moose Jaw (Nov. 17) and Swift Current (Nov. 18).
Hitmen single game tickets are available online at HitmenHockey.com, by visiting Ticketmaster or the Scotiabank Saddledome box office. For more ticket information, including details on the exclusive privileges Hitmen season pass holders receive that ensures no ticket goes unused, contact customer service at 403-777-4646.
Western Hockey League Stories from November 5, 2017
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- Patrick Bajkov scored a late game winning goal - Everett Silvertips
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- THUNDERBIRDS SELL OUT HOME OPENER - Spokane Chiefs
- Stallard's Hat Trick Sparks Raiders To Win - Prince Albert Raiders
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- The Regina Pats won their third straight game - Regina Pats
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