Hitmen Improve To 3-0 With Shootout Win In Medicine Hat
September 26, 2009 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Medicine Hat, AB - Brandon Kozun had four points (1g 3a) plus the shootout winner as the Calgary Hitmen beat the Tigers 5-4 in Medicine Hat Friday night.
Austin Madaisky, Chase Schaber and Misha Fisenko also scored for the Hitmen who improved their record to 3-0.
After trailing 1-0 early in the first, the Hitmen rallied to build a 4-2 third period lead before the Tigers forced overtime.
Martin Jones made 28 saves and was perfect in the shootout to pick up the win in goal.
Calgary will now enjoy a one day break before hosting the Red Deer Rebels in the Calgary Real Estate News Home Opener on Sunday afternoon. Game time is 2:00 p.m. at the Pengrowth Saddledome.
Festivities begin by marking achievements from the 2008-09 season. Three banners will be raised to the rafters; An Eastern Conference Championship banner, WHL Regular Season Champions banner and Central Division Champions banner.
Co-captain of last years team, Kyle Bortis will also be in attendance for a ceremonial puck drop.
Fans will also have a chance to buy a piece of franchise history as the Hitmen will auction off all white game worn jerseys from the 2008-09 season.
A total of 25 jerseys will be up for bid including St. Louis Blues Prospect and World Junior Gold Medalist Brett Sonne as well as WHL First and Second Team All-Stars Brandon Kozun, Paul Postma, Joel Broda, Martin Jones and Michael Stone.
Proceeds go to the Hitmen Education Fund which supports post secondary study for alumni players.
Tickets for Sunday's game are on sale at all Ticketmaster locations or by calling Customer Service at 403-777-4646.
Western Hockey League Stories from September 26, 2009
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- Everett Defeats Vancouver In Shootout, 4-3 - Everett Silvertips
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- Oil Kings Win Two in a Row - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Seats Remain For Chiefs Opening Night On Saturday - Spokane Chiefs
- Wheat Kings Win Home Opener - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Hitmen Improve To 3-0 With Shootout Win In Medicine Hat - Calgary Hitmen
- Hughesman Lifts Tri-City To 4-3 Victory Over 'Hawks - Tri-City Americans
- Chilliwack Bruins Down T-Birds - Chilliwack Bruins
- T-Birds Fall To Bruins - Seattle Thunderbirds
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