Hitmen Pull away from Rockets
December 15, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen ran their home ice winning streak to six games with a 5-1 victory over the Kelowna Rockets on Friday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Egor Zamula led the way with a goal and two assists while Jake Kryski scored twice for the Hitmen who built period leads of 2-1 and 3-1.
Riley Stotts and Ryder Korczak also found the back of the net for the Hitmen as Stotts extended his point streak to four games.
Calgary is now 9-2-0-1 in their last 12 to move within a point of a playoff spot.
Kyle Crosbie was the only Rocket to beat Hitmen goalie Jack McNaughton who made 25 saves in recording his ninth win of the season and fifth straight victory.
Special teams were also a strong point for the home side with the Hitmen 2-5 on the power play and a perfect 5-5 on the penalty kill.
Calgary returns to the ice tomorrow in Edmonton for a 4:00 p.m. start against the Oil Kings. It's then back home on Sunday, Dec. 16 for a matinee against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Game time is 4:00 p.m. at the 'Dome for the final game before an 11 day holiday break. It's also Sunday Funday which includes face painters, concourse activities, giveaways and a post-game family skate that is FREE with a game ticket. Sunday Funday features a specially priced $9.99 ticket for kids 12 and under and a $14.99 ticket for adults (plus applicable fees and taxes).
Tickets can be purchased at any Ticketmaster location or the Scotiabank Saddledome Box Office.
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