Oil Kings get past Hitmen
Published on November 28, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release
Calgary, AB - The Edmonton Oil Kings scored twice in the third period to break a 1-1 tie and defeat the Calgary Hitmen 3-1 Saturday night at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Edmonton opened the scoring with the lone goal of the first period off the stick of leading scorer Michael St. Croix.
The Hitmen tied the game scoring the lone goal of the second period when Misha Fisenko struck on the powerplay.
In the third, T.J. Foster gave Edmonton the lead just over three minutes in before Jordan Hickmott added an insurance goal on a two man advantage just over four minutes later.
Edmonton outshot Calgary 26-19 with both teams going 1-5 on the powerplay.
The win, is Edmonton's third in a row, and improves their record to 11-14-0-1.
Calgary is now 6-19-1-0.
The Hitmen will open a three game BC road trip Wednesday night in Prince George. The swing also takes them to Vancouver Friday and Kamloops Saturday.
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