Hitmen get past Hurricanes
February 21, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Jakob Stukel scored twice, his team-leading 28th and 29th goals of the season powering the Calgary Hitmen to a 3-2 victory over the Eastern Conference leading Lethbridge Hurricanes on Saturday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Rookie forward Dawson Martin also netted his first career Western Hockey League goal for Calgary, which turned out to be the game winner.
Ryan Vandervlis and Cory Millette replied for the Hurricanes who never led, falling behind by scores of 2-0 and 3-1.
Goaltender Nik Amundrud made 25 saves to record the win in the Hitmen net, preserving the victory with a partial breakaway save off of Hurricane captain Tyler Wong in the dying seconds.
Calgary outshot Lethbridge 38-27, beating the `Canes for the third time to square the six-game season series.
The Hitmen, 34-22-1-2, will round out their busy weekend on Sunday, Feb. 21 at home against Medicine Hat. Game time is 4:00 p.m. for Sunday Funday presented by Booster Juice and McKnight 24 Hour Veterinary Hospital. The day features face painters and a post-game family skate. All participants under 18 are required to wear a helmet. A special kids ticket price of $7.50 (plus applicable fees) for children 12 and under is available for Sunday home games.
Single game tickets are available at Ticketmaster locations and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office. Order online at HitmenHockey.com or by phone at 1-855-985-5000. For more ticket information, contact customer service at 403-777-4646.
Western Hockey League Stories from February 21, 2016
- Prince Albert finishes weekend with come from behind victory over Brandon - Prince Albert Raiders
- Blazers Fall 4-3 in Shootout to Giants - Kamloops Blazers
- Giants Edge Blazers in Shootout - Vancouver Giants
- Hitmen Dumped by Medicine Hat in OT - Calgary Hitmen
- Pats Push Streak with Five with 3-1 Victory - Regina Pats
- Oil Kings Lose Close One in Regina - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Spokane Prospect Ty Smith Earns Silver in Youth Olympic Games - Spokane Chiefs
- Game Day: Blazers Square off against Vancouver Giants - Kamloops Blazers
- Benson Set to Return to Giants Lineup - Vancouver Giants
- Eight WHL Prospects Capture Medals at Youth Olympic Games - WHL
- Game Notes: Road Trip to Moose Jaw - Swift Current Broncos
- Trevor Martin Makes 34 Saves; Rebels Win 2-1 in Prince George - Red Deer Rebels
- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Sunday, February 21 vs Medicine Hat - Calgary Hitmen
- Game 60: February 21 vs. Calgary - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Americans Hit Road Bump in Spokane, Fall to Chiefs 4-2 - Tri-City Americans
- Everett wins over Seattle - Everett Silvertips
- Royals Double up Blazers - Victoria Royals
- Blazers Fall 6-3 To Royals - Kamloops Blazers
- Hockey Hounds Game Worn Jersey Draw - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Tigers Stymied by Portland Saturday - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Elynuik's Two Goals Lead Chiefs to Big Win - Spokane Chiefs
- Cox Tallies 200th Career Assist in Win over Rockets - Vancouver Giants
- Elynuik's Two Goals Lead Chiefs to Big Win - Spokane Chiefs
- Tips Score with 16 Seconds Left to Beat T-Birds - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Giants Double Rockets 4-2 in Vancouver - Kelowna Rockets
- Hitmen get past Hurricanes - Calgary Hitmen
- Vancouver doubles-up on Kelowna - Kelowna Rockets
- Hawks Roar Past Tigers 8-1 Saturday - Portland Winterhawks
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
