WHL Calgary Hitmen

Hitmen blank Hurricanes

Published on March 9, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


Calgary, AB - Chris Driedger made 22 saves to record his fifth career WHL shutout as the Calgary Hitmen blanked the Lethbridge Hurricanes 9-0 Saturday evening at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The win improves Calgary to 43-20-1-4 on the season and guarantees a third place finish in the Eastern Conference standings.

After a scoreless opening frame, Brooks Macek, Cody Sylvester and Victor Rask (1g, 2a) each netted goals in the second period. Macek added a pair of goals in the final frame to complete his third career WHL hat trick, while Sylvester recorded his second of the night. Jake Virtanen (1g, 2a), Brady Brassart (1g, 1a) and Pavlo Padakin (1g, 1a) extended the third period scoring.

The line of Virtanen, Rask and Macek combined for nine points in the win as Calgary has now recorded at least a point in 10 of their last 11 home games.

The Hitmen return to action tomorrow, Sunday, March 10, when Calgary hosts the Red Deer Rebels (39-24-4-2). Puck drop is 4 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome for the Distress Centre Awareness game in support of ConnecTeen. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office. Order online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 1-855-985-5000. For more information on tickets, visit www.hitmenhockey.com or contact customer service at 403-777-4646.

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