Hitmen Claim Seventh Central Division Title
March 22, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen claimed their seventh WHL Central Division title, and first in five seasons, with a 3-2 victory over the Kootenay Ice on Sunday afternoon at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Travis Sanheim scored the game winner, breaking a 2-2 third period tie with 4:17 remaining, setting up a first round playoff series between the Hitmen and Ice.
Kenton Helgesen and Jordy Stallard also scored for Calgary who finishes the regular season on a five-game winning streak and with victories in 22 of their last 27 games.
Levi Cable and Sam Reinhart replied for Kootenay.
The Hitmen and Ice will now open their first round best-of-seven playoff series on Friday, Mar. 27, at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Game time is 7:00 p.m.
2015 WHL Playoffs: Round 1 Schedule
Round 1 Date Time (MT) Venue
Game 1 / A Friday, March 27 7:00 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game 2 / B Sunday, March 29 4:00 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game 3 Tuesday, March 31 7:00 p.m. Western Financial Place, Cranbrook
Game 4 Wednesday, April 1 7:00 p.m. Western Financial Place, Cranbrook
Game 5* Friday, April 3 7:00 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game 6* Saturday, April 4 7:00 p.m. Western Financial Place, Cranbrook
Game 7* Monday, April 6 7:00 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
*Indicates if necessary
Hitmen fans can purchase a 16-game playoff package for as little as $9.99 per ticket. Call 403-777-4646 or visit www.hitmenhockey.com for more details. Individual playoff tickets are also on sale at all Ticketmaster locations starting at $19 for adults and $13 for children and students.
A buffet will be served in the Chrysler Club before each home playoff game. For details and buffet reservations, call 403-571-9733. The reservation line is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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