Hitmen on Brink after OT Loss
April 10, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Wyatt McLeod scored 2:46 into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oil Kings past the Calgary Hitmen 2-1 on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Saddledome.
The Oil Kings now lead the best-of-seven 2019 WHL Eastern Conference Semi-Final series 3-0.
Mark Kastelic forced the extra session for Calgary on the power play, tipping in the tying goal with 1:07 remaining in the third period. Kastelic now has a team-leading six playoff goals and is tied for the team scoring lead with Carson Focht at nine points.
After a scoreless first period, Edmonton's lone goal in regulation came off the stick of Zach Russell in the middle frame.
Both goalies were named game stars with Jack McNaughton making 27 saves in the Hitmen net and Dylan Myskiw recording 24 stops in the Oil Kings crease.
The series resumes tomorrow, Wednesday, Apr. 10 with Game 4 in Calgary. It's a 7:00 p.m. start at the 'Dome featuring $2 playoff concession specials. Hot dogs, regular popcorn and 24 oz. soft drinks are all available for $2 each.
Hitmen playoff tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.ca, HitmenHockey.com or at the Scotiabank Saddledome Box Office. Single game tickets start at $22.49 for adults, $12.99 for kids 12 and under and group tickets for $13.99 plus applicable fees and taxes.
Also available is the Calgary Co-op Family Playoff Pack which includes four tickets, four hot hogs, four soft drinks and one popcorn for $74.99. This deal can be purchased at all Calgary Co-op locations.
2019 WHL Playoffs: Round 2 Schedule
Game 1 EDM 3 CGY 2 OT Oil Kings lead series 1-0 Rogers Place, Edmonton
Game 2 EDM 4 CGY 1 Oil Kings lead series 2-0 Rogers Place, Edmonton
Game 3 EDM 2 CGY 1 OT Oil Kings lead series 3-0 Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game 4 Wednesday, April 10 7:00 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game 5* Friday, April 12 7:00 p.m. Rogers Place, Edmonton
Game 6* Sunday, April 14 2:00 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game 7* Tuesday, April 16 7:00 p.m. Rogers Place, Edmonton
*If necessary
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- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Wednesday, April 10 vs. Edmonton - Calgary Hitmen
- Giants Push Royals to the Brink of Elimination After a 5-4 OT Victory - Vancouver Giants
- Blades Shutout Raiders in Game Three - Saskatoon Blades
- Royals Fall to Giants in Overtime in Game 3 - Victoria Royals
- Hitmen on Brink after OT Loss - Calgary Hitmen
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