Penalty Kill Betrays Hitmen
December 7, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Edmonton Oil Kings scored a trio of power play goals in the second period to defeat the Calgary Hitmen 4-2 on Friday night at Scotiabank Saddledome.
David Kope, Jake Neighbours, Dylan Guenther and Jalen Luypen, into an empty net, all scored for the visitors.
Blake Allan and Mark Kastelic replied for the Hitmen who outshot Edmonton 42-21.
The Western Hockey League leading Oil Kings also won the special teams battle going 3-5 on the power play while killing all three Hitmen chances including a 5-on-3 for 59 seconds.
Calgary, 14-8-3-1, returns to the ice tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Alberta capital for a rematch with the Oil Kings.
It's then back home to welcome Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf and the Everett Silvertips in their lone meeting of the season on Sunday, Dec. 8. Game time is 4:00 p.m. for Sunday Funday presented by Ricky's All Day Grill 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). Sunday also marks the return of Farley's Family Feast. The pre-game meal, held in The Club, runs one hour prior to puck drop and begins at 3:00 p.m.
Western Hockey League Stories from December 7, 2019
- Hitmen Toss Oil Kings in OT - Calgary Hitmen
- Warriors Outshoot Raiders But Fall at Mosaic Place - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Kelowna outduels Saskatoon in come from behind shootout win - Kelowna Rockets
- Broncos Battle Hard, But Fall to Hurricanes 5-3 - Swift Current Broncos
- Three Multi-Point Efforts Lift Raiders Over Warriors - Prince Albert Raiders
- Pats Edge Red Deer on Teddy Bear Toss Night - Regina Pats
- Raiders Complete Weekend Sweep of Broncos - Prince Albert Raiders
- Tigers Make Blockbuster Deal with Giants - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Giants Acquire Preziuso, Longo and a 2020 First-Round Pick in a Blockbuster Trade with Medicine Hat - Vancouver Giants
- Game 29 vs Everett - Medicine Hat Tigers
- ICE and Blazers Meet on Teddy Bear Toss Night - Winnipeg Ice
- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Saturday, December 7 at Edmonton - Calgary Hitmen
- Game Preview: Memorial Cup Hosts Kelowna Visit Saskatoon - Saskatoon Blades
- Game Day Preview: Pats Return Home to Host Red Deer Saturday Night - Regina Pats
- Giants Drop a Hard-Fought 2-1 Game to Spokane at Home Friday - Vancouver Giants
- Chiefs Steal 2-1 Win on Road at Vancouver - Spokane Chiefs
- Royals Upended by Thunderbirds - Victoria Royals
- Silvertips Ride Kindopp, Christiansen to 5-1 Victory at Swift Current - Everett Silvertips
- Rebels Solid Throughout Lineup in Convincing Victory over Warriors - Red Deer Rebels
- Blazers Outlast Wheat Kings 5 - 4 - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Mount Shines in Hometown to Lead T-Birds to Win over Victoria - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Powerful Power Play Propels Oil Kings to Win over Hitmen - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Tigers Win Sixth Straight 4-3 in a Shootout - Medicine Hat Tigers
- ICE Win 3-2 Thriller in OT against Regina - Winnipeg Ice
- Preview: Broncos Host Hurricanes in Final Home Game Before Christmas - Swift Current Broncos
- Penalty Kill Betrays Hitmen - Calgary Hitmen
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