Hurricanes Hold off Hitmen, 4-2
November 9, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Lethbridge, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes received a first star 34 save performance from goaltender Reece Klassen in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Hitmen on Friday night at the ENMAX Centre.
The Hitmen have now outshot their opponent in all but three games this season only to see their record fall to 5-12-2-0.
The Hurricanes, who never trailed building leads of 1-0 and 3-1, received goals from Jadon Joseph, Calen Addison, Alex Cotton and Zach Cox. Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Jordy Bellerive chipped in a pair of assists.
The Calgary markers came from Luke Coleman and Josh Prokop in a game that saw the Hitmen outshoot the 'Canes 36-19.
Both teams went 0-1 on the power play.
The Hitmen will now prepare to open a home-and-home set with the Kootenay ICE on Sunday, Nov. 11 in a 4:00 p.m. start at the Scotiabank Saddledome. It's Sunday Funday. Activities include face painters, concourse activities, giveaways and a post-game family skate that is FREE with a game ticket. Sunday Funday features a specially priced $9.99 ticket for kids 12 and under and a $14.99 ticket for adults (plus applicable fees and taxes).
The matinee will begin with a special Remembrance Day ceremony observing a moment of silence to mark the sacrifice of the many men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Western Hockey League Stories from November 9, 2018
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- Hurricanes Hold off Hitmen, 4-2 - Calgary Hitmen
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- Peyton Krebs Named October's Player of the Month Presented by Jewels on Ninth - Kootenay Ice
- 13th Annual Celebrity Dinner Announced - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Oil Kings Acquire Gavlas from Pats - Edmonton Oil Kings
- NEWS Pats Acquire Draft Pick from Edmonton Oil Kings - Regina Pats
- ICE, Oil Kings Meet in Cranbrook for Third Time this Season - Kootenay Ice
- Preview: Gerlach Leads Blades Back to the Hat - Saskatoon Blades
- Game 19 vs. Saskatoon - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Wheat Kings Face Tough Weekend - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Friday, November 9 at Lethbridge - Calgary Hitmen
- Game Day Preview: Pats Kick off Two-Game Home Weekend against Tri-City - Regina Pats
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