Road No Problem for Hitmen
November 18, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Spokane, WA - The Calgary Hitmen are now 2-0 on their season-high seven game road trip following a 5-1 win over the Spokane Chiefs on Saturday night at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.
Captain Mark Kastelic led the way for Calgary netting his first career hat-trick. He now has 19 goals in just 22 games this season. Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Riley Stotts also scored twice while James Malm added three assists. Egor Zamula chipped in a pair of helpers to extend his point scoring streak to four games.
Goaltender Carl Stankowski was superb in the Hitmen net making 33 saves as Spokane outshot Calgary 34-29.
The Hitmen have now won three games in a row outscoring their opponents by a combined 17-4.
The road trip continues in Everett against the Silvertips on Tuesday, Nov. 20 before making stops in Portland (Nov. 21), Seattle (Nov. 23) and Tri-City (Nov. 24). The trip will then conclude in Red Deer on Nov. 30.
The Hitmen won't be back in the Scotiabank Saddledome until Saturday, Dec. 1 when they host the Edmonton Oil Kings.
Western Hockey League Stories from November 18, 2018
- Giants Wrap up Weekend with a 3-1 Loss to the Royals - Vancouver Giants
- Royals Topple Giants - Victoria Royals
- Spokane, Woods Top Tips in OT - Everett Silvertips
- ICE Welcome Warriors in Sunday Match-Up - Kootenay Ice
- Royals Victorious over Pats - Victoria Royals
- Giants Nearly Complete the Comeback in a 6-5 Loss in Everett - Vancouver Giants
- Rebels Fend off Pesky Kootenay Ice Squad to Win in Overtime - Red Deer Rebels
- Dewar Helps Hoist Tips over Vancouver, 6-5 - Everett Silvertips
- ICE Get Point in OT Loss to Rebels - Kootenay Ice
- Kastelic's Hat Trick Sinks Chiefs on Saturday Night - Spokane Chiefs
- T-Birds Soar Past Winterhawks - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Broncos Pump 48 Shots But Scoring Drought Remains - Swift Current Broncos
- Hawks Rally Late, But Edged by Seattle - Portland Winterhawks
- Road No Problem for Hitmen - Calgary Hitmen
- Tight Game Goes to Victoria - Regina Pats
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