Oil Kings Pound Hitmen
February 4, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - In a battle with their provincial rivals from the north, the Calgary Hitmen dropped a 5-1 decision to the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings on Saturday afternoon at Scotiabank Saddledome.
It was the third annual 'Every Child Matters' game dedicated to Indigenous youth empowerment through sport and a celebration of the Blackfoot culture presented in partnership with Siksika Health Services.
Riley Fiddler-Schultz, with his team leading 24th goal of the season, counted the lone tally for the home side on a day where Calgary outshot Edmonton 39-30.
Goaltender Logan Cunningham made 38 saves for the Oil Kings while German import Luca Hauf powered the offense with a pair of goals.
The first intermission was highlighted by on-ice traditional Indigenous dancers while the second intermission featured a round dance on the concourse.
For the second year in the row, the Hitmen wore a specially designed orange 'Every Child Matters' jersey which will now been auctioned online with proceeds to Siksika Minor Hockey.
The Hitmen wrap up the weekend tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 5 at home against the Moose Jaw Warriors. Game time is 2:00 p.m. in the 'Dome for another 'Sunday Funday' presented by Brookfield Residential. In addition to $2 sips and snacks specials all game long, look for concourse activities from TELUS Spark and a cast of characters outfitted by the Costume Shoppe. There are also $6 Hitmen Happy Hour food and drink deals throughout the day and the post-game RAM Family Skate. As a special addition the entire Hitmen team will be on the concourse at section 212 for a post-game autograph signing while mascot Farley the Fox will be on the ice for the skate.
Western Hockey League Stories from February 4, 2023
- Palmer Stops 35 in 1-0 Shutout of T-Birds - Everett Silvertips
- Tigers Score Four Unanswered In 4-2 Win Over Hurricanes - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Winterhawks Clinch Playoff Berth with 4-1 Victory - Portland Winterhawks
- Oil Kings Pound Hitmen - Calgary Hitmen
- Oil Kings Hammer the Hitmen - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Rymon, Shtrom Named SnoCo CASA Silvertips of the Month for January - Everett Silvertips
- Chiefs to Host Red Deer Rebels for First Time Since 2019 on Saturday - Spokane Chiefs
- Game Day Hub: February 4 vs Tri-City - Portland Winterhawks
- Game Day Preview February 4 vs Lethbridge - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Preview: Americans Head to Portland Looking for Another Win against Winterhawks - Tri-City Americans
- Americans Surge Past Winterhawks in 6-1 Victory - Tri-City Americans
- Game #45 - ICE at Saskatoon - Winnipeg Ice
- Hawks Strike First But Fall 6-1 in Kennewick - Portland Winterhawks
- Cougars Soar To 8-1 Clobbering Over Victoria - Prince George Cougars
- Rockets Stop Giants - Kelowna Rockets
- Thunderbirds Jet Past Everett - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Broncos End U.s. Division Trip With Win Over Chiefs - Swift Current Broncos
- Pats Battle Back in the Third to Beat Hurricanes 3-2 - Regina Pats
- Giants Unable to Overcome Rockets Friday - Vancouver Giants
- Berezowski Sets Record, Tips Grab Point in 6-5 Overtime Loss in Kent - Everett Silvertips
- Pats Battle Back in the Third to Beat Hurricanes 3-2 - Regina Pats
- Penalty Kill Trips Up The Chiefs Again As Spokane Falls To Swift Current, 3-1 - Spokane Chiefs
- Royals Fall to Division Rival Cougars - Victoria Royals
- Raiders Drop First Game in BC 6-4 to Blazers - Prince Albert Raiders
- Portland Strikes Early But Falls to Tri-City - Portland Winterhawks
- Strong Start Sparks Warriors in Edmonton Friday - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Oil Kings Thwarted by Warriors - Edmonton Oil Kings
- ICE Win in OT - Winnipeg Ice
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
