Hitmen Complete Perfect Homestand
January 5, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen completed a sweep of their four game homestand with a 4-3 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday afternoon at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
The turning point came in the second period with the Hitmen scoring twice in a span of 11 seconds to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead. Those goals came off the sticks of Bryce Bader and Luke Coleman with Bader's marker his second in as many games and Coleman's tally extending his goal scoring streak to three games.
Jake Kryski and Carson Focht rounded out the Calgary offense helping Kryski push his career high point scoring streak to nine games.
Logan Christensen, Tyler Preziuso and Ryan Jevne replied for the Tigers who suffered only their second loss in 11 games.
Calgary outshot Medicine Hat 42-36 with both teams 0-3 on the power play. Jack McNaughton picked up the win in his 14th consecutive start in the Hitmen net.
The Hitmen will now prepare for a four-game Eastern Conference road trip. The first stop is Moose Jaw on Wednesday, Jan. 9 to face the Warriors. Calgary then plays back-to-back games starting Friday, Jan. 11 in Saskatoon before heading to Prince Albert on Saturday, Jan. 12.
The Hitmen wrap up the trip on Jan. 19 against the Edmonton Oil Kings before returning home to welcome Red Deer to the 'Dome on Jan. 20. It's Sunday Funday where activities include face painters, concourse activities, giveaways and a post-game family skate that is FREE with a game ticket. Sunday Funday features a specially priced $9.99 ticket for kids 12 and under and a $14.99 ticket for adults (plus applicable fees and taxes).
Tickets can be purchased at any Ticketmaster location or the Scotiabank Saddledome Box Office.
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