Hitmen Dropped early in Overtime
March 4, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Sam Steel scored on a breakaway 32 seconds into overtime to propel the Regina Pats past the Calgary Hitmen 3-2.
Jake Leschyshyn and Aaron Hyman added the other markers for the 2018 Memorial Cup host Pats on Saturday night at Scotiabank Saddledome. Cameron Hebig was in on all three goals for the visitors with three assists.
Tristen Nielsen and Mark Kastelic replied for the Hitmen who have now suffered three consecutive overtime losses.
Regina outshot Calgary 34-25 with both teams going 0-2 on the power play.
Calgary will wrap up their three game weekend against Red Deer tomorrow, Mar. 4 at the 'Dome. It's Multicultural Night presented by Cornerstone with representation from 18 different countries.
It's also Sunday Funday presented by Pocky. There will be face painters, concourse activities, lots of giveaways and a post-game family skate that is FREE with a game ticket. Sunday Funday contests also feature a specially priced $8.99 ticket (plus applicable fees) for kids 12 and under.
Western Hockey League Stories from March 4, 2018
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- ICE, Tigers Clash for Final Time this Season - Kootenay Ice
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- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Sunday, March 4 vs. Red Deer - Calgary Hitmen
- Broncos Trim Wheat Kings - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Game Day Preview: Pats Visit Edmonton for Final Meeting with Oil Kings Sunday - Regina Pats
- Third Period Surge Leads Royals Over Cougars - Prince George Cougars
- Hawks Blank Americans 5-0 in Kennewick - Portland Winterhawks
- Silvertips Earn OT Victory in Front of Sellout - Everett Silvertips
- Rebels Fall Well Short in Medicine Hat - Red Deer Rebels
- Decked out Tigers Rally Past Rebels - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Giants Clinch a Playoff Berth with a 5-4 Victory over Kamloops - Vancouver Giants
- Royals Victorious over Cougars - Victoria Royals
- Rockets Stifled by Chiefs - Kelowna Rockets
- Hitmen Dropped early in Overtime - Calgary Hitmen
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