Edmonton Foils Hitmen Sunday
March 16, 2025 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen saw their five game win streak snapped by the Edmonton Oil Kings on Sunday, falling to them 8-4.
The game started with Marshall Finnie putting Edmonton on the board early. Ethan Moore responded with a powerplay goal to tie the game. However, Lucas Sawchyn quickly regained the lead for Edmonton, making it 2-1 heading into the second period.
From there, Edmonton went on to score the next five goals, with contributions from Gracyn Sawchyn, Miroslav Holinka, Blake Fiddler, Rylen Roersma, and Marshall Finnie. Calgary finally got back on the scoreboard with Carter Yakemchuk's 17th goal of the season on the powerplay, cutting the lead to 7-2. Ethan Moore would add a powerplay goal of his own late in the third period for Calgary to help close the gap.
With just over 30 seconds left, Brandon Gorzynski scored on a breakaway to make it 7-4. Edmonton responded immediately, with Joe Iginla restoring the four-goal lead in the dying seconds.
Calgary outshot Edmonton 46-29. Ethan Moore earned a star for the second game in a row, having scored a pair of goals in back-to-back games.
Calgary returns the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday, Mar. 19 to host Red Deer at 7:00 p.m. before making the return trip to Central Alberta on Saturday, Mar. 22 for a 7:00 p.m. start at Peavey Mart Centrium. Tickets for games one and two of the WHL Playoffs are on sale now. Games will take place on Friday, March 28 and Sunday, March 30. Tickets are available at HitmenHockey.com/Tickets.
Western Hockey League Stories from March 16, 2025
- Americans start slow, fall 5-1 to Thunderbirds - Tri-City Americans
- Chiefs Drop Tense Nailbiter to WHL-Best Everett, 2-1 - Spokane Chiefs
- Blades Score Three in the Third, Defeat Pats 4-0 - Regina Pats
- Edmonton Foils Hitmen Sunday - Calgary Hitmen
- Oil Kings Offense Comes Alive in Victory over Hitmen - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Chiefs Face Silvertips for Last Time of the Season Sunday Night - Spokane Chiefs
- Preview: Oil Kings Visit Hitmen One More Time in Regular Season - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Four-Goal Second Period Powers Portland to 6-1 Win Over Seattle - Portland Winterhawks
- Kids Shine in Tight Loss to Broncos - Regina Pats
- Warriors Fall in Extra Time to the Wheat Kings - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Rockets Fall 4-1 To Blazers On Saturday Night - Kelowna Rockets
- Broncos Back in the Win Column After 7-5 Win in Regina - Swift Current Broncos
- Friesen Scores Two Again, But Prince George Takes 5-3 Decision Saturday - Wenatchee Wild
- Giants Erase 3-0 Deficit, But Royals Score Lone 3rd Period Goal to Win 4-3 - Vancouver Giants
- Tigers Maul Rebels 7-3 - Medicine Hat Tigers
- T-Birds Falter in Portland - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Preview: Americans vs Thunderbirds - March 16, 2025 - Tri-City Americans
- Americans Fall, 5-1, On The Road To Chiefs - Tri-City Americans
- No Luck Needed as Chiefs Dominate Americans 5-1 on Saint Paddy's - Spokane Chiefs
- Holinka Scores Lone Goal as Oil Kings Fall to Raiders - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Tips Cut Magic Number to One with 3-2 Win in Spokane - Everett Silvertips
- Division Champs Tips Earn 10th U.S. Title with 5-3 Win Over Portland - Everett Silvertips
- Game Day Hub: March 16 vs. Vancouver - Portland Winterhawks
- Cougars Sweep Weekend With 5-3 Win Over Wild - Prince George Cougars
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
