WHL Calgary Hitmen

Roughnecks Suffer First Road Loss

Published on April 14, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


Rochester, NY - The Calgary Roughnecks fell 14-12 to the Rochester Knighthawks Saturday night at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial in Rochester, New York, recording their first road loss of the season.

Roughnecks forwards Jeff Shattler (2g, 4a) and Shawn Evans (2g, 4a) each posted six points, while Dane Dobbie tallied four goals for Calgary. Curtis Dickson (2g), Mike Carnegie (1g) and Travis Cornwall (1g) also scored in the loss.

Johnny Powless recorded three goals and added four assists for the Knighthawks, while Stephen Keogh (3g, 3a) had a six-point performance in the win.

Frankie Scigliano made 38 saves for Calgary as both squads fired 53 shots on goal. Geoff Snider scooped up a team-leading 28 loose balls and won 22-of-26 face-offs.

The Roughnecks wrap up the regular-season on Saturday, April 21 when they visit provincial rivals the Edmonton Rush (8:00 p.m., Sportsnet West).

Calgary returns to the Scotiabank Saddledome for the West Division Semi-Final on Saturday, May 5. Playoff tickets are now available at all Ticketmaster and Calgary Safeway locations, the Scotiabank Saddledome box office, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 1-855-985-5000.

For more information on post-season tickets and group packages, call Customer Service at 403-777-4644 or visit www.calgaryroughnecks.com.

Check out the Calgary Hitmen Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Western Hockey League Stories from April 14, 2012


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.

OurSports Central