Last Deficit Comes too Late for Hitmen to Answer
November 3, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Eric Florchuk broke a 2-2 third period tie with 6:19 remaining to lift the Saskatoon Blades past the Calgary Hitmen 3-2 on Saturday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Florchuk finished the game with a pair of goals with Tristen Robins also scoring for the visitors.
Blake Allan and Mark Kastelic replied for the Hitmen who twice erased one goal deficits before the Florchuk winner.
The game was played on Bret 'The Hitman' Hart night presented by Kal Tire which saw the franchise honour its namesake by wearing specially designed jerseys inspired by Hart's ring attire. Those black and pink game-worn and game-issued jerseys are being auctioned off at elevateauctions.com with net proceeds donated to the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre. Each is authentically autographed by Bret himself and the individual Hitmen player. Bidding closes at 8:00 p.m. MT on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
As a tribute to the wrestling icon, the Hitmen and Prairie Wrestling Alliance also hosted a post-game wrestling card which featured a four-match 'Battle in the Dome.'
Calgary, 8-4-1-0, returns to action tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 3 for a 2:00 p.m. start against the Edmonton Oil Kings. It's Tim Hortons Minor Hockey Day at the 'Dome. Sunday Funday for Ricky's All Day Grill is also in effect featuring face painters, concourse activities, giveaways and a post-game family skate that is FREE with a game ticket. Sunday Funday pricing sees a $9.99 ticket for kids 12 and under and a $15.99 ticket for adults (plus applicable fees and taxes).
Western Hockey League Stories from November 3, 2019
- Chiefs Earn Point in 3-2 Overtime Loss to Everett - Spokane Chiefs
- Tigers Stymied 5-2 in Vancouver - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Giants Earn a 5-2 Victory Sunday at Home against Medicine Hat - Vancouver Giants
- Rebels Edge Regina in OT - Red Deer Rebels
- Late Goal Earns Rebels a Point against Red Deer - Regina Pats
- Oil Kings Score Last Minute Victory over Hitmen - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Late Goal Dooms Hitmen - Calgary Hitmen
- Game Day Hub: November 3 - Portland Winterhawks
- Game 16 at Vancouver - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Sunday, November 3 vs. Edmonton - Calgary Hitmen
- Game Day Preview: Pats Back on Home Ice to Take on Red Deer Sunday - Regina Pats
- Offense Never Gets Untracked in 6-0 Loss - Prince George Cougars
- Blades Take Two Points out of Calgary - Saskatoon Blades
- Wolf, Silvertips Hold off Kamloops, 3-2 - Everett Silvertips
- Royals Doubled up by Tigers - Victoria Royals
- Giants Kick off November with a 6-3 Road Victory in Kennewick - Vancouver Giants
- Americans Falter to Giants, 6-3 - Tri-City Americans
- Winterhawks Win First Battle with Seattle - Portland Winterhawks
- Hamblin's Hat Trick Helps Tigers Tame Royals 6-3 - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Arnold Notches First Career Shutout as Chiefs Blank Cougars - Spokane Chiefs
- Broncos Have No Luck in Loss to ICE - Swift Current Broncos
- Last Deficit Comes too Late for Hitmen to Answer - Calgary Hitmen
- Wheat Kings Fall to Hurricanes - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Warriors Fall to Raiders to End Weekend Schedule - Moose Jaw Warriors
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