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December 18, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Cranbrook, BC - The Kootenay ICE scored the first five goals en route to a 5-1 win over the Calgary Hitmen on Saturday afternoon at Western Financial Place.
Okotoks product Peyton Krebs led the way for the ICE with a goal and two assists while Michael King, Cameron Hausinger, Dallas Hines and Sebastian Streu also tallied markers for the home side.
Mark Kastelic, on a second period power play, scored the lone goal for the Hitmen. Jake Kryski drew one of the assists to extend his point scoring streak to a career high six games.
Calgary outshot the ICE 25-21 with Duncan McGovern making 24 saves to move Kootenay six points ahead of the Hitmen for a Central Division playoff spot.
Calgary returns home to host Kootenay in the rematch tomorrow, Sunday, Dec. 17. Game time is 2:00 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome for the sixth annual Pucks for Paws in partnership with WEB Consulting Ltd. and features a first intermission wiener dog race. The goal line to far blue line sprint will feature more than 20 dogs including Woutie, the furry friend of Canadian country music star Paul Brandt. Pucks for Paws 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 18, 2017
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- CALGARY HITMEN GAME PREVIEW - Sunday, December 17 vs. Kootenay - Calgary Hitmen
- GAME DAY PREVIEW: Pats Wrap First Half of 2017-18 in Saskatoon Sunday - Regina Pats
- Giants Earn Their Fifth Straight Victory - Vancouver Giants
- Media Notes -- Royals Fall to Giants - Victoria Royals
- RECAP: Everett 4 - Prince George 0 (12-16-17) - Everett Silvertips
- Recap: Regina Pats (2) vs Lethbridge Hurricanes (6) - Regina Pats
- Kelowna(5) at Saskatoon(0) - Kelowna Rockets
- CALGARY HITMEN ICE 5 Hitmen 1 - Calgary Hitmen
- Carter Hart Named to Second Straight Appearance with Hockey Canada National Team at Upcoming World J - Everett Silvertips
- CALGARY HITMEN Hitmen Defenceman Jake Bean Named To Canada's World Junior Team - Calgary Hitmen
- Pats Host Lethbridge in Final Home Game - Regina Pats
- THUNDERBIRDS COMEBACK IN THIRD & EDGE COUGARS - Prince George Cougars
- THUNDERBIRDS COMEBACK IN THIRD & EDGE COUGARS - Prince George Cougars
- Spokane vs Everett - Everett Silvertips
- Chiefs Call up Goalie Prospect Campbell Arnold - Spokane Chiefs
- Giants Snag Their Fourth Straight Victory with a 3-1 Triumph over the Royals - Vancouver Giants
- Royals Tripped up by Giants - Victoria Royals
- Spokane Snaps Silvertips' Streak - Spokane Chiefs
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