CALGARY HITMEN Hurricanes 5 Hitmen 4
Published on October 28, 2017 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Lethbridge, AB - Ryan Vandervlis broke a 4-4 third period tie scoring with 6:44 remaining to lift the Lethbridge Hurricanes to a 5-4 win over the Calgary Hitmen on Friday night at the ENMAX Centre.
Egor Zudilov netted a pair of goals for the Hurricanes with Jordy Bellerive and Calen Addison adding singles. Lethbridge is now 2-0 against Calgary this season.
Matteo Gennaro tallied two goals in a losing cause for the Hitmen with Vladislav Yeryomenko and Andrei Grishakov rounding out the scoring. Jake Bean and Mark Kastelic both chipped in a pair of assists.
Lethbridge outshot the Hitmen 37-34.
The Hitmen return home to host the defending WHL champion Seattle Thunderbirds tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 28, in a 7:00 p.m. puck drop at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Saturday's contest is WHL Suits Up with Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation - Presented by RE/MAX. The Cherry family knows firsthand about organ donation. Don's son, Tim, received a kidney transplant from daughter, Cindy, while Don was coaching the Boston Bruins.
The Hitmen will wear specially-designed Don Cherry-themed jerseys and socks on Saturday. The limited edition uniforms display Hitmen masks on both black socks and a black jersey designed as a Don Cherry sports jacket. A high white collar, red tie, pocket square, custom cuffs featuring Don Cherry's initials with a Canadian maple leaf and a Kidney Foundation of Canada shoulder patch complete the one-of-a-kind look. When doors open at 6:00 p.m. the first 900 fans will receive a special-edition Don Cherry bobblehead while 2,500 limited-edition Don Cherry trading cards, courtesy of Upper Deck, will also be handed out upon entry. There will be a Kidney Foundation Booth, located on the concourse behind section 227, featuring a life-size Don Cherry cardboard cut-out for photo opportunities.
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.
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