Hitmen Win Playoff Opener in OT
Published on March 22, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen opened the 2013 Western Hockey League Playoffs with a 6-5 overtime victory against the Swift Current Broncos Thursday evening at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Alex Roach, who was recently named to the WHL Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team, scored the game-winning goal less than 30 seconds into the extra frame.
Brady Brassart recorded his first career WHL hat trick in the win, while Greg Chase also registered a multi-point effort chipping in a pair of helpers. Brooks Macek and Colten Mayor completed Calgary's scoring tally.
Calgary Flames' prospect Coda Gordon (1g, 1a), Graham Black (1g, 1a), Ryon Moser (1g, 1a) and Colby Cave (2a) recorded two points each for the Broncos, while Adam Lowry and Levi Bews also scored for the visitors.
Chris Driedger made 23 saves to record the win as Calgary outshot Swift Current 38-28.
The Husky WHL Eastern Conference Quarter-Final continues tomorrow, Friday, March 22, with Game 2 of the best-of-seven series. Puck drop is 7 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Starting at $18 for adults and $12 for children (plus GST and SFPFF), tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office. Order online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 1-855-985-5000. For more information on tickets, visit www.hitmenhockey.com or contact customer service at 403-777-4646.
A buffet will be served in the Avison Young Club Dining Room before each home playoff game. For details and buffet reservations, call 403-571-9733. The reservation line is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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