Rebels Shutout Hitmen 3-0
February 8, 2020 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Red Deer, AB - Goaltender Ethan Anders made 41 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Red Deer Rebels blanked the Calgary Hitmen 3-0 on Friday night at Westerner Park Centrium.
The Rebels started quickly when Ben King tipped home a point shot just 46 seconds into the opening frame. It stayed that way until Dallon Melin and Cameron Hausinger added insurance markers in the third period.
The Hitmen carried the play most of the night, outshooting the Rebels 41-18, but were unable to solve Anders.
On the special teams front, the Hitmen went 0-4 on the power play while Red Deer was 0-2.
Calgary, 28-17-4-1, is back in Scotiabank Saddledome tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 9 to wrap up a three-game weekend in a 4:00 p.m. start against the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes. It's the Family Game presented by Calgary Co-op. It's also another Sunday Funday for 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).
Western Hockey League Stories from February 8, 2020
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