Rebels Shutout Hitmen in Weekend Opener
December 17, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Red Deer, AB - The Calgary Hitmen opened a weekend home-and-home set with the Red Deer Rebels but dropped a 3-0 decision on Friday night at Peavey Mart Centrium.
Goaltender Connor Unger made 24 saves to record the shutout while Arshdeep Bains, Blake Stevenson and Ben King provided the goals.
After the Bains tally midway through the opening frame, Stevenson's marker came shorthanded 31 seconds into the third period and was followed by King's effort just over six minutes later.
Red Deer outshot the Hitmen 38-24 as both teams were blanked on the power play. Calgary went 0-5 with the man advantage and the Rebels 0-3.
The Hitmen, 11-11-2-2, will now get set to host Red Deer on Sunday, Dec. 19 in a 2:00 p.m. rematch at Scotiabank Saddledome. It will mark another Sunday Funday featuring "Farley's Family Feast" with special $2 prices for cotton candy, water, pop, hot dogs and popcorn.
There are also select $5 menu items and a post-game family skate coupled with an appearance from Santa.
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