CALGARY HITMEN Hitmen 6 Oil Kings 1
December 17, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen used a four-goal third period to power past the Edmonton Oil Kings 6-1 on Wednesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Riley Stotts (2g, 1a) and Jake Kryski (3a) led the way with three points each while goaltender Nick Schneider made 35 saves to record the win.
Vladislav Yeryomenko, Jakob Stukel, Andrei Grishakov and Cael Zimmerman rounded out the scoring for the Hitmen with Davis Koch providing the lone marker for Edmonton.
The victory moves Calgary within four points of the Kootenay ICE for a playoff spot as the two teams get set to collide in an important home-and-home set this weekend.
Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday's game is the sixth annual Pucks for Paws in partnership with WEB Consulting Ltd. The campaign raises funds and awareness for the Four Feet Companion Foundation, a local volunteer-run agency that provides financial grants to registered animal charities in Calgary and area. It's also Sunday Funday presented by Pocky. There will be face painters, concourse activities, lots of giveaways and a post-game family skate that is FREE with a game ticket. Sunday Funday contests feature a specially priced $8.99 ticket (plus applicable fees) for kids 12 and under.
Western Hockey League Stories from December 17, 2017
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- Dube, Foote to Represent Canada at WJHC - Kelowna Rockets
- Media Release -- Lethbridge's Hughson Named Canada West WHL Grad of the Month for December - WHL
- CALGARY HITMEN Hitmen to Host Sixth Annual Pucks For - Calgary Hitmen
- Rockets Finish off Prairie Road Trip in Two Game Weekend - Kelowna Rockets
- PAIR ADDED AS AFFILIATED PLAYERS AS SPOKANE APPROACHES MID-SEASON BREAK - Spokane Chiefs
- 11 Prospects Representing Raiders at Mac's Tournament - Prince Albert Raiders
- WHL, CSSHL Set to Host Saskatoon Bantam Prep Showcase - WHL
- Pats Anthony Marquart awarded Senate of Canada 150th Anniversary Medal - Regina Pats
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- Carter Hart Named Third Straight Recipient for Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week Award - Everett Silvertips
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- WHL SENDS NINE PLAYERS TO 2018 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CHL/NHL TOP PROSPECTS GAME - WHL
- COUGARS DEPTH CLAW OUT WIN OVER ROYALS - Prince George Cougars
- Winterhawks Edge out Chiefs 4-2 on Tuesday Night - Spokane Chiefs
- Late Goal Sinks Raiders In Swift Current - Prince Albert Raiders
- Rockets Reach Halfway Point of Prairie Road Trip Tonight in Moose - Kelowna Rockets
- Prince George Cougars Cougars Make Roster Moves Ahead of Christmas Break - Prince George Cougars
- Chiefs Fans Set Franchise Teddy Bear Toss Record - Spokane Chiefs
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- Carter Hart Earns Fourth Consecutive WHL Goaltender of the Week Award - Everett Silvertips
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