Hitmen Held Scoreless in Lost to Regina
Published on February 9, 2017 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - A three-goal first period powered the CHL's top-ranked Regina Pats to a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Hitmen on Wednesday evening at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
WHL leading scorer Sam Steel recorded two goals and added a pair of assists for the visiting Pats which have won their last nine contests. Connor Hobbs also contributed with a four-point effort (1g, 3a), netting his goal on the visitor's second 5-on-3 advantage, while Nick Henry rounded out the scoring.
Goaltender Tyler Brown made 28 saves for his fifth career WHL shutout as the Pats fired 30 shots against Hitmen netminder Trevor Martin.
The Hitmen, 19-25-7-2, return to action on Friday, Feb. 10, against the Medicine Hat Tigers. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome for Hometown Heroes presented by Metro News. Calgary then welcomes the Swift Current Broncos for Multicultural Night presented by Walton Development & Management on Feb. 11 at 7:00 p.m. The weekend concludes on the road in Edmonton with 4:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Feb. 12, against the Oil Kings. All three games will be broadcast on Sportsnet 960-The Fan.
Hitmen single game tickets are available at Ticketmaster and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office. Order online at HitmenHockey.com or by phone at 1-855-985-5000.
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