Kastelic Helps Lift Hitmen to Series Lead
March 30, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Lethbridge, AB - Captain Mark Kastelic returned from injury to score two goals and added an assist to lead the Calgary Hitmen to a 6-5 victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Saturday night at Nicholas Sheran Arena.
The Hitmen now lead the best-of-seven opening round Western Hockey League playoff series 3-2.
Cael Zimmerman, Luke Coleman, and Vladislav Yeryomenko all scored once and added a helper for the Hitmen who never trailed building leads of 2-0, 3-1, 4-2 and 6-4. Josh Prokop added the other Calgary marker with Dakota Krebs chipping in three assists.
Jake Leschyshyn led the Hurricanes with a pair of goals with Jordy Bellerive, Nick Henry and Logan Barlage adding singles.
Calgary outshot Lethbridge 42-34.
The series moves back to Calgary for Game 6 tomorrow, Sunday, Mar. 31. It's a 4:00 p.m. start with tickets on sale through Ticketmaster.ca, HitmenHockey.com or at the Scotiabank Saddledome Box Office. Sunday Funday pricing, presented by Ricky's All Day Grill, will be in effect and includes face painters and a post-game family skate that is FREE with a game ticket. Adult tickets are $14.99, kids $9.99 plus applicable fees and taxes.
Also available is the Calgary Co-op Family Playoff Pack which includes four tickets, four hot hogs, four soft drinks and one popcorn for $74.99. This deal can be purchased at all Calgary Co-op locations.
2019 WHL Playoffs: Round 1 Schedule
Game 1 'Canes 3 Hitmen 2 OT LET leads series 1-0 ENMAX Centre, Lethbridge
Game 2 'Canes 4 Hitmen 1 LET leads series 2-0 ENMAX Centre, Lethbridge
Game 3 Hitmen 5 'Canes 3 LET leads series 2-1 Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game 4 Hitmen 5 'Canes 2 Series tied 2-2 Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game 5 Hitmen 6 'Canes 5 CGY leads series 3-2 Nicholas Sheran Arena, Lethbridge
Game 6 Sunday, March 31 4:00 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Game 7* Tuesday, April 2 7:00 p.m. Nicholas Sheran Arena, Lethbridge
*If necessary
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