Hitmen Hit Road, Hit Back at Lethbridge
April 16, 2025 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Lethbridge, AB - The Calgary Hitmen secured their first win of round two on Tuesday night in Lethbridge, defeating the Hurricanes 5-3.
After a scoreless first period, Carson Wetsch opened the scoring early in the second. Lethbridge responded just four minutes later with a goal from Trae Johnson to tie the game. Calgary regained the lead courtesy of David Adaszynski, sending the Hitmen into the final frame up 2-1.
Lethbridge's Shane Smith tied the game once again at the 6:21 mark of the third, but Calgary answered back with a booming point shot from Axel Hurtig to take a 3-2 lead with just over ten minutes remaining. With Lethbridge goaltender Jackson Unger pulled for the extra attacker, Wetsch capitalized on the empty net to give Calgary a two-goal cushion. Caden Price brought the Hurricanes back within one with 39 seconds left, but Wetsch sealed the win, and completed his hat trick, with another empty-netter, making it 5-3.
The series now stands at 2-1 in favor of Lethbridge. Game four is set for Wednesday, April 15, in Lethbridge, with puck drop at 7:00 p.m. The series will then return to Calgary for game five at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Tickets are available at HitmenHockey.com/Tickets.
Game Visitor Home Day Date Time
4 Calgary @ Lethbridge Wednesday April 16 7:00 p.m. MT
5* Lethbridge @ Calgary Friday April 18 7:00 p.m. MT
6* Calgary @ Lethbridge Saturday April 19 7:00 p.m. MT
7* Lethbridge @ Calgary TBA TBA TBA
*If necessary
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