WHL Calgary Hitmen

Hitmen Evens Series in OT

Published on March 29, 2015 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


Calgary, AB - Adam Tambellini scored 16:36 into overtime giving the Calgary Hitmen a 3-2 win over the Kootenay Ice on Sunday evening at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

The win squares the best-of-seven first round WHL playoff series a game apiece.

Rookie forward Pavel Karnaukhov (KAR-nuh-kov) had a monster game for the Hitmen, scoring twice before setting up Tambellini's winner.

After a scoreless opening period, it was Karnaukov who put the Hitmen on the scoreboard first, netting a powerplay goal midway through the second frame.

The Ice bounced back scoring a pair of goals just over two minutes apart on markers from Sam Reinhart and Jaedon Descheneau to lead 2-1 after forty minutes.

Karnaukhov drew the Hitmen even, adding his second powerplay goal of the game, midway through the third period leading to Tambellini's overtime heroics.

Kootenay outshot Calgary 37-33 with Mack Shields making 19 saves on 19 shots in a relief appearance to record the win.

The best-of-seven series now shifts to Cranbrook for Game 3 on Tuesday (Mar. 31) and Game 4 on Wednesday (Apr. 1) at Western Financial Place. Both road games will air on Sportsnet 960 The FAN beginning with a one hour pre-game show at 6:00 p.m.

The Hitmen and Ice return to the Scotiabank Saddledome for Game 5 on Friday, Apr. 3 at 7:00 p.m. Playoff tickets, starting at $19 for adults and $13 for children and students, are available at all Ticketmaster and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office. Order online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 1-855-985-5000.

A buffet will be served in the Chrysler Club before each home playoff game, with doors opening 90 minutes prior to puck drop.

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