Hurricanes Hold off Hitmen
February 9, 2020 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Brett Davis snapped a 4-4 tie with 6:57 remaining to propel the Lethbridge Hurricanes past the Calgary Hitmen 6-4 on Sunday afternoon at Scotiabank Saddledome.
The victory was the fourth in a row for the 'Canes who also received an empty net tally from Zack Stringer to seal the victory. Calen Addison, Oliver Okuliar, Alex Cotton and Ty Nash supplied the other Lethbridge markers in building period leads of 2-1 and 4-1.
Mark Kastelic netted a pair of Calgary goals to move past Ryan Getzlaf and into sole possession of 10th place on the clubs all-time scoring list with 217 points. Carson Focht and Jett Woo rounded out the scoring for the home side with Riley Stotts adding a pair of assists.
The Hitmen outshot Lethbridge 37-25, including 32-13 over the final 40 minutes, as Calgary wrapped up a busy weekend which saw the team play three games in three days for the sixth and final time this season.
Calgary, 28-18-4-1, returns to the 'Dome to host the Regina Pats on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7:00 p.m. It's the Canadian Mental Health Association Awareness Game and RE/MAX Chuck-A-Puck where four lucky participants will win a hot air balloon ride courtesy of RE/MAX.
The Hitmen will then embark on a five-game B.C. Division road trip that opens on Saturday, Feb. 15 in Prince George.
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