Hitmen Fall to Rebels in OT
March 1, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Red Deer, AB - Reese Johnson scored a power play goal 2:12 into overtime to lift the Red Deer Rebels past the Calgary Hitmen 3-2 on Wednesday night at the ENMAX Centrium.
Mason McCarty and Chris Douglas also scored for the Rebels who jumped out to a 2-0 lead.
Riley Stotts in the middle frame and Conner Chaulk in the third period replied for Calgary. Chaulk's goal forced the extra session with 5:13 remaining.
Hitmen goaltender Nick Schneider made 35 saves in a first star performance and also hit a milestone eclipsing 5,000 career saves in the Western Hockey League.
Red Deer outshot Calgary 38-20.
The Rebels went 2-5 on the power play while killing the lone Hitmen chance.
Calgary will wrap up this mini two-game road trip in Edmonton on Friday, Mar. 2. It's actually the start of three games in three days with the Hitmen to host Regina on Saturday, Mar. 3 in a 7:00 p.m. start at the Scotiabank Saddledome and Red Deer on Sunday, Mar. 4 in a 4:00 p.m. puck drop.
The visit, from the Rebels, is on Multicultural Day presented by Cornerstone. 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 1, 2018
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- Hitmen Fall to Rebels in OT - Calgary Hitmen
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