Goalfest Favors Hurricanes
October 27, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Zach Cox scored with 6:34 remaining to snap a 6-6 tie lifting the Lethbridge Hurricanes to a 7-6 win over the Calgary Hitmen on Friday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
The two teams have now combined for 24 goals in two games this season following Calgary's 6-5 win over the "Canes on Oct. 12.
Keltie Jeri-Leon led the visitors with a pair of goals while Logan Barlage, Calen Addison, Jordy Bellerive and Jaden Joseph also scored for Lethbridge.
Mark Kastelic paced the Hitmen attack recording two goals and two assists to pull into a tie for sixth in the Western Hockey League scoring race with 21 points. Kaden Elder and Ryder Korczak also netted two goals each for Calgary with Korczak's markers his first two goals in the WHL.
Tied 2-2 after the first period, Lethbridge led 5-4 after 40 minutes.
It was Roughnecks Night at the "Dome featuring a unique fan experience with music played during the game.
Calgary will now get set to host the Saskatoon Blades Sunday afternoon for Hometown Heroes and Sunday Funday. Game time is 4:00 p.m. at the 'Dome. As part of the celebrations, the Hitmen will salute the Calgary Police Service, Calgary Fire Department, EMS, Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, Alberta Sheriffs, Registered Nurses, Doctors and Health Care staff, all vital members of the community.
Sunday Funday activities include 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). The first 3,000 fans in the building will also receive a WHL Buff courtesy of Wawanesa.
Western Hockey League Stories from October 27, 2018
- Hawks Take the Loss at Home - Portland Winterhawks
- Blades Greased by Oil Kings Saturday Night in Edmonton - Saskatoon Blades
- Pats Quieted at Prince Albert - Regina Pats
- Tracie Rallison Named October's Community Member of the Month Presented by Spring Honda - Kootenay Ice
- Game 16 vs. Moose Jaw - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Blades Visit Oil Kings for Hockey Night in Edmonton - Saskatoon Blades
- Blades Comeback to Earn Single Point in Red Deer - Saskatoon Blades
- Game Day Preview: Pats Continue Three in Three Weekend in Prince Albert Saturday - Regina Pats
- Winterhawks Game Day Preview: Portland vs. Kamloops - Game #13 - Portland Winterhawks
- Oil Kings Defeat ICE 7-2 - Kootenay Ice
- Kamloops Takes Down T-Birds - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Rebels Post Ninth Win of the Season on OT Goal by Morozoff - Red Deer Rebels
- Wylie's OT Winner Lifts Tips - Everett Silvertips
- Brkin Brings out All the Stops as Chiefs Beat Portland 4-1 - Spokane Chiefs
- Medicine Hat Blows by Pats in Second - Regina Pats
- Tigers Defeat Pats 8-5 - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Goalfest Favors Hurricanes - Calgary Hitmen
- Spokane Spoils a Comeback Effort - Portland Winterhawks
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