WHL Calgary Hitmen

Mammoth Edge Roughnecks 13-12

Published on January 20, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


Calgary, AB - Sean Pollock scored the game-winning goal six minutes into overtime lifting the Colorado Mammoth to a 13-12 win over the Calgary Roughnecks Saturday evening at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Shawn Evans led the Roughnecks with four goals and three assists, followed by four-point efforts from Jeff Shattler (2g, 2a), Scott Ranger (1g, 3a) and Dane Dobbie (1g, 3a). Geoff Snider scored a pair of goals and set up one other, while rookie Joe Resetarits (1g, 2a) and Curtis Dickson (1g) added tallies in the loss.

John Grant Jr., with an eight-point night (6g, 2a), was the top scorer for the visitors, while Gavin Prout recorded one goal and added six helpers in the win.

Mike Poulin made 41 saves in the Roughnecks net as Colorado outshot Calgary 54-48. Snider won 22-of-25 face-offs and collected a game-leading 12 loose balls.

Calgary will now play their next three games on the road, starting Friday, January 25 when they travel to Colorado for the back half of the home-and-home set. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Pepsi Center.

The next Roughnecks home game is Saturday, February 9 against the Edmonton Rush, with a 7 p.m. face-off. Single game day tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office for as low as $34 for adults and $17 for children (plus GST and SFPFF). Order online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 1-855-985-5000. For more information on tickets, visit www.calgaryroughnecks.com or contact customer service at 403-777-4646.




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