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Hitmen Blanked by Prince Albert on Thanksgiving

October 8, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


Calgary, AB - Raiders goaltender, Ian Scott, recorded his first shutout of the season, turning away 23 shots on goal Monday in a Thanksgiving matinee at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Brett Leason led Prince Albert with a goal and two assists while Parker Kelly tallied two points with a pair of goals. Aliaksei Protas rounded out the scoring for the visitors.

Jack McNaughton made his Western Hockey League debut with the Hitmen making 12 saves in less than 29 minutes of play. Starter Carl Stankwoski made 15 saves out of 19 shots on goal before McNaughton came in relief in the second period.

Although Calgary outshot the Raiders 10-9 in the third period, for the first time this season, they were outshot by their opponent overall by 31-23.

Both teams went 0-4 on the power play.

The Hitmen are back in action Friday, October 12 when they welcome the Lethbridge Hurricanes to the Scotiabank Saddledome at 7:00 p.m. Calgary then hosts the Regina Pats for SUPER Sunday Funday on Oct. 14 at 2:00 p.m. Kids 12 and under receive FREE admission while all other tickets are $14.99 (plus applicable fees and taxes).

The 2018-19 Hitmen Hockey Pass is still available and includes 34 game tickets to be used anytime, in any combination. Pass holders also receive a $50 Scotiabank Saddledome gift card and a complimentary ticket to a select Flames, Roughnecks or Stampeders game. Passes start at less than $7 per ticket for kids and under $15 for adults.

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