Hitmen and Edmonton tied for first place in WHLâÃâ¬Ãâ¢s Eastern Conference
March 14, 2014 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Cranbrook, BC - Jake Virtanen scored once in regulation and the lone goal of the shootout in round six giving the Calgary Hitmen a 5-4 win over the Kootenay Ice Friday night at Western Financial Place.
Greg Chase forced overtime for Calgary scoring the tying goal with just under 12 minutes remaining in the third period.
Brady Brassart and Joe Mahon also scored for Calgary while Adam Tambellini had a pair of assists for the Hitmen who built a 3-0 second period lead only to see the Ice roar back with four unanswered goals.
Luke Philp had a pair of goals for Kootenay while Jagger Dirk and Sam Reinhart added singles. Philp also chipped in two assists to finish with four points.
The win moves Calgary into a tie with the Edmonton Oil Kings for first place in the Western Hockey League Eastern Conference at 101 points. The Oil Kings close out the regular season with a home-and-home series against the Red Deer Rebels with games Saturday and Sunday while the Hitmen will wrap up their campaign at home tomorrow in a rematch with Kootenay.
Saturday's regular season finale is Fan Appreciation Night and the Distress Centre Awareness game in support of ConnecTeen. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Western Hockey League Stories from March 14, 2014
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- Pats lose in overtime - Regina Pats
- Edmonton Downs Calgary - Calgary Hitmen
- Hitmen and Edmonton tied for first place in WHLâÃâ¬Ãâ¢s Eastern Conference - Calgary Hitmen
- Raiders Hand out Year End Hardware - Prince Albert Raiders
- Pats Announce End of Year Award Winners - Regina Pats
- Holmberg, Aviani Headline Chiefs Team Award Winners - Spokane Chiefs
- Ice Announce Season Awards - Kootenay Ice
- WHL Announces Trust Fund for Tim Bozon - Kootenay Ice
- WHL Announces Trust Fund for Tim Bozon - WHL
- Dr. Mary Smith Recipient of WHL Distinguished Service Award - WHL
- Dr. Mary Smith Recipient of WHL Distinguished Service Award - Spokane Chiefs
- Blades to Conduct World-Class Fitness Testing Monday - Saskatoon Blades
- Americans Sign Prospect Morgan Geekie - Tri-City Americans
- Zimmer Autosport Fan Appreciation Night Tonight - Kamloops Blazers
- Silvertips Announce Possible Playoff Dates - Everett Silvertips
- Donation Box for Tim Bozon Tonight - Kamloops Blazers
- Game Day Preview: Pats vs. Brandon - Regina Pats
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