Hitmen Stay Hot by Topping Wheat Kings in OT
October 20, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Brandon, MB - Mark Kastelic scored a power play goal 45 seconds into overtime to propel the Calgary Hitmen past the Brandon Wheat Kings 4-3 on Saturday night at Westoba Place.
The victory extends Calgary's winning streak to a season-high three games while improving their record to 4-1-1-0 in their last six outings.
Kastelic's winner was not only his team-leading 10th goal of the season in 12 games but also his second of the night. Luke Prokop, with his first career Western Hockey League goal, and Luke Coleman also scored for the Hitmen who built period leads of 2-0 and 2-1.
Connor Gutenberg, Baron Thompson and Chad Nychuk replied for the Wheat Kings.
The Hitmen, who went 3-4 on the power play and killed their lone shorthanded situation, outshot Brandon 33-31.
Calgary, 4-6-2-0 will now get set to wrap up their five-game road trip on Tuesday, Oct. 23 in Red Deer against the Rebels.
The next Hitmen home game is Friday, Oct. 26 against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. That night is Roughnecks Night at the Scotiabank Saddledome and will feature the same Hitmen hockey but with Roughnecks in-game entertainment, chants and giveaways! This includes music throughout the game; something that has never been done before in the Western Hockey League. The Roughnecks professional dance team Drill Crew and mascot Howie the Honey Badger will be in attendance and the Hitmen will use the 'Necks goal song.
The party kicks off with a Roughnecks style Happy Hour from 5:30 p.m. until the opening face-off.
Happy Hour includes:
* $5 14 oz. Bud or Bud Lite, 1 oz. Highball, OR 6 oz. House Wine
* $5 Cheeseburger, Mini Mac & Cheese, Pop & Hot Dog Combo, OR a Pizza Slice*
*Concession stands only, not valid in the Scotiabank Saddledome restaurants
Starting at $21.99 for adults and $9.99 for students and kids (plus applicable fees and taxes), tickets are available now at all Ticketmaster locations and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office.
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