Hitmen Top Rebels, 7-4
October 29, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Trailing 2-0 after the first period, the Calgary Hitmen erupted for six unanswered goals in a 7-4 win over the visiting Red Deer Rebels on Saturday night at Scotiabank Saddledome.
It was a season-high outburst for the Hitmen who received goals from seven different players. Oliver Tulk led the way with three points (1g, 2a) while Ben Kindel (1g, 1a), Carter Yakemchuk (1g, 1a), Sean Tschigerl (2a), Keets Fawcett (2a) and Carson Wetsch (2a) also turned in multi-point performances. Tulk's tally extended his goal scoring streak to four games with Carter MacAdams, Reese Hamilton, David Adaszynski and Tyson Greenway completing the scoring on a night where 13 different Hitmen collected at least a single point.
Calgary has now picked up eight of a possible 10 points in their last five games going 3-0-2 in that span.
Rookie goaltender Alex Garrett made 32 saves to record the victory. His work included a first period breakaway save on Samuel Drancak and a stunning back door stop on Mats Lindgren with 4:39 remaining on a Rebels power play.
Kai Uchacz led Red Deer with a pair of goals with Elias Carmichael and Carson Latimer adding singles.
The Hitmen outshot the visitors 49-36, improving to 3-1-1 on home ice this season.
Calgary will wrap up their three-game weekend tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 29 with the lone visit of the season from the Portland Winterhawks. Game time is 6:00 p.m. in the 'Dome for another Sunday Funday presented by Brookfield Residential. In addition to $3 sips and snacks specials all game long, look for family fun entertainment including 'Halloween with the Hitmen' featuring pre-game trick or treating on the concourse and a costume parade in the second intermission. There are also $6 Hitmen Happy Hour food and drink deals throughout the day.
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