Fyten Lifts Hitmen in OT
December 15, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Edmonton, AB - Andrew Fyten scored 40 seconds into overtime to propel the Edmonton Oil Kings past the Calgary Hitmen 3-2 on Saturday at Rogers Place.
The Oil Kings came back from a 2-0 second period deficit on goals from Vince Loschiavo and David Kope. It was Kope's marker with 8:28 remaining that forced extra time.
The loss snapped Calgary's five game winning streak but the single point moves them into a tie for the final Eastern Conference Wildcard spot with the Brandon Wheat Kings.
Kaden Elder with his 13th goal of the season and Jake Kryski with his 17th replied for the Hitmen.
Edmonton outshot Calgary 44-34 with both goalies named stars of the game. Jack McNaughton of the Hitmen finished with 41 saves while Dylan Myskiw made 32 stops.
Calgary was 1-3 on the power play and killed all six shorthanded situations.
The Hitmen now return home tomorrow, Sunday, Dec. 16 for a matinee against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Game time is 4:00 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome for the final contest before an 11 day holiday break. It's also Sunday Funday which includes face painters, concourse activities, giveaways and a post-game family skate that is FREE with a game ticket. Sunday Funday features a specially priced $9.99 ticket for kids 12 and under and a $14.99 ticket for adults (plus applicable fees and taxes).
Tickets can be purchased at any Ticketmaster location or the Scotiabank Saddledome Box Office.
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