Hitmen Shutout by Saskatoon 3-0
October 6, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Dorrin Luding turned aside 42 shots on goal to record his second career shutout tonight at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Kirby Dach scored the winning goal 7:35 into the first period. Michael Farren and Logan Christensen added a pair of unanswered goals to ensure the win for the visitors.
Although Calgary had a strong third period, outshooting the Blades 18-7, they were unable to find the back of the net.
Neither team was able to capitalize on the power play; Calgary went 0-2 while Saskatoon was 0-6.
The Hitmen are back in the Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday, October 8 when they take on the Prince Albert Raiders in a Thanksgiving matinee game at 2:00 p.m.
The 2018-19 Hitmen Hockey Pass is still available and includes 34 game tickets to be used anytime, in any combination. Pass holders also receive a $50 Scotiabank Saddledome gift card and a complimentary ticket to a select Flames, Roughnecks or Stampeders game. Passes start at less than $7 per ticket for kids and under $15 for adults.
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