WHL Calgary Hitmen

Hitmen Surge into Central Lead with 4-2 Victory

Published on November 18, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen defeated the Swift Current Broncos 4-2 Sunday afternoon at the Scotiabank Saddledome as Calgary improves to 14-5-1-2, regaining the Central Division lead.

Cody Sylvester opened the scoring for Calgary mid way through the first period as both teams were held off the board in the middle frame. Pavlo Padakin netted a pair of third period goals, while Peter Kosterman scored the game winning marker. After starting the season with the AHL's Charlotte Checkers, Victor Rask marked his return to the Hitmen lineup with an assist on Kosterman's goal.

Chris Driedger made 21 saves in the Hitmen net as Calgary outshot Swift Current 32-23.

Calgary will now face the Lethbridge Hurricanes in a home-and-home series, starting Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the Enmax Centre and concluding Wednesday, Nov. 21 at the Scotiabank Saddledome, with a 7 p.m. puck drop.

Tickets for upcoming Hitmen games are available at all Ticketmaster locations as well as the Scotiabank Saddledome box office. Order online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 1-855-985-5000. For more information on tickets, including the Sunday Ticket Pack and Name Your Game Flex Package, visit www.hitmenhockey.com or contact customer service at 403-777-4646.

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