Hitmen Blank Tigers, 2-0
March 18, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Medicine Hat, AB - Brayden Peters made 23 saves for his third shutout of the season and seventh of his career to backstop the Calgary Hitmen to a 2-0 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday night at Co-op Place.
On a night where goals were tough to come by, Calgary opened the scoring in the final four minutes of the second period when Carter Yakemchuk fired home his 17th the season. Sean Tschigerl would later seal the victory with an empty net tally with 34.9 seconds remaining in regulation. His 24th of the campaign established a new career high for the Anaheim Ducks prospect.
The Hitmen outshot the Tigers 31-23 and went 1-6 on the power play while killing all four chances for Medicine Hat.
With now four games remaining in the regular season, Calgary pulls to within one point of the Tigers for seventh place in the Eastern Conference while remaining two points ahead of Swift Current for the eighth and final playoff spot. The Broncos kept pace by skating to a 3-1 win in Red Deer.
The Hitmen are back home tomorrow, Sunday, Mar. 19 to complete the weekend with a rematch with the Tigers. Game time is 4:00 p.m. at Scotiabank Saddledome. It will be another Sunday Funday, presented by Brookfield Residential. In addition to $2 sips and snacks specials all game long, look for concourse activities from TELUS Spark and a cast of characters outfitted by the Costume Shoppe. There are also $6 Hitmen Happy Hour food and drink deals throughout the day and a post-game family skate.
Western Hockey League Stories from March 18, 2023
- Broncos Down Rebels 3-1 in Hard-Hitting Game - Swift Current Broncos
- Ams Dominate in 8-2 Victory Over Chiefs - Tri-City Americans
- Warriors Battle Hard, But Fall to Pats on Saturday - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Hitmen Blank Tigers 2-0 - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Giants Split Home-and-Home with Everett - Vancouver Giants
- ICE Top Prince Albert, 4-1 - Winnipeg Ice
- Hawks Fight Back But Fall Late on Saturday - Portland Winterhawks
- Chiefs Drop Second in a Row to Rival Americans Saturday - Spokane Chiefs
- Pats Punch Ticket To Playoffs With 7-3 Win Over Warriors - Regina Pats
- Blades Play Spoiler At Home Against The Wheat Kings - Saskatoon Blades
- Oil Kings Fall to 'Canes - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Hawks' Comeback Bid Comes Up Short - Portland Winterhawks
- Hitmen Blank Tigers, 2-0 - Calgary Hitmen
- Wheat Kings Lose 4th Straight; Comeback Falls Short Again - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Raiders Fall 4-1 in Winnipeg - Prince Albert Raiders
- Thomas Mortlock 1938-2023 - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Chiefs Seek Revenge over Rival Americans Saturday Night - Spokane Chiefs
- Ams Host Chiefs at the Toyota Center, Wrapping up Home-And-Home Set - Tri-City Americans
- Chase Wheatcroft Signs Entry Level Contract with Dallas Stars - Prince George Cougars
- Game Day Preview March 18 vs Calgary - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Gameday: Blades vs Wheat Kings at 7:00pm CST - Saskatoon Blades
- Pats Head to Moose Jaw for Rebound Performance - Regina Pats
- Cats Clinch Home Ice with 7-1 Win over Royals - Prince George Cougars
- GAME HUB: Wheat Kings Face Blades in Must Win Game - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Game Day Hub: March 18 vs Seattle - Portland Winterhawks
- Americans Earn 3-1 Victory in Spokane - Tri-City Americans
- T-Birds Approach the Record Book - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Power Play Comes up Short, Chiefs Fall 3-1 in St. Paddy's Battle - Spokane Chiefs
- Broncos Blanked by Rebels 2-0 - Swift Current Broncos
- Krebs' Hat-Trick Third Period Helps Drive Tigers 7-2 Win in Edmonton - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Warriors Score Six Straight, Roll Over Regina On Friday - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Giants Shut Out Silvertips Friday Night At Home - Vancouver Giants
- Royals Open Weekend with Loss to Cougars - Victoria Royals
- Giants Catch Luck of the Irish, Down Tips 3-0 in Langley - Everett Silvertips
- Birds Top Hawks 5-2, Rematch in Portland Tomorrow - Portland Winterhawks
- Rockets Downed by Blazers - Kelowna Rockets
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