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October 29, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Austin Strand broke a 3-3 third period tie scoring with 41.9 seconds remaining to lift the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-3 win over the Calgary Hitmen on Saturday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
After a scoreless first period Seattle netted a trio of goals in the middle frame off the sticks of Blake Bargar, Reece Harsch and Donovan Neuls.
The Hitmen pushed back scoring three times in the third period on markers from Jake Bean, Vladislav Yeryomenko and Mark Kastelic before the Strand game winner.
Seattle outshot Calgary 31-28 on a night when the Hitmen wore specially designed Don Cherry-themed jerseys as part of WHL Suits Up with Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation. Those jerseys are now up for bid at ElevateAuctions.com. The online auction will close on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 8:00 p.m., with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to the local chapter of The Kidney Foundation. In addition to game-worn and game-issued uniforms, fans can also bid on a Don Cherry-autographed jersey.
The Hitmen return to action next weekend in a home-and-home set against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The opener is Friday, Nov. 3 in Lethbridge before the return match in Calgary on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7:00 p.m.
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.
For information contact:
Joanna French Brad Curle
Assistant Manager, Communications Coordinator, Broadcast & Communications
(403) 571-2201 (403) 998-0134
jfrench@calgaryflames.com bcurle@calgaryflames.com
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