Stankowski Backstops Hitmen to Shutout Win
September 29, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Calgary Hitmen goaltender, Carl Stankowski, recorded his first Western Hockey League shutout against the Medicine Hat Tigers, turning away 33 shots Sunday at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Rookie Adam Kydd scored both Calgary markers in a first star performance, including one on the power play, notching his first WHL goal.
The victory wraps up the Hitmen's three-in-three weekend with a perfect 3-0 record.
Medicine Hat, who outshot Calgary 33-30, were not able to capitalize on the power play going 0-2 while the Hitmen were 1-3.
Calgary returns to the Scotiabank Saddledome next Sunday for a 2:00 p.m. matinee against the Portland Winterhawks. It's Sunday Funday presented by Ricky's All Day Grill which includes face painters, concourse activities, giveaways and a post-game family skate that is FREE with a game ticket. Sunday Funday features a specially priced $9.99 ticket for kids 12 and under and a $15.99 ticket for adults (plus applicable fees and taxes).
The 2019-20 Hitmen Hockey Pass is on sale now and includes 33 game tickets plus one ticket voucher to be used anytime, in any combination. Pass holders also receive a special 25th anniversary jersey, $50 Scotiabank Saddledome gift card and a complimentary ticket to a select Flames, Roughnecks or Stampeders game. Passes start at less than $7 per ticket for kids and under $15 for adults.
Also available is the 10-game Hitmen Flex Pack to be used for any game in any combination and a Sunday Funday Pack. The Sunday Funday Pack features nine Sunday Funday tickets and one Teddy Bear Toss ticket for only $10 per game for kids and $16 per game for adults. Fans who purchase a combined adult and child Sunday Funday Pack (2 packs) will receive a $25 Scotiabank Saddledome food and beverage card. Applicable fees and taxes apply. Visit HitmenHockey.com to score yours today!
Western Hockey League Stories from September 29, 2019
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- Tigers Drop 2-0 Decision to Hitmen - Medicine Hat Tigers
- ICE Finish off Saskatchewan Road Trip with 5-2 Victory over Regina - Winnipeg Ice
- Stankowski Backstops Hitmen to Shutout Win - Calgary Hitmen
- Pats Swamped by ICE in Third - Regina Pats
- Broncos Routed in Medicine Hat - Swift Current Broncos
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- Cougars Earn Point in Shootout Loss - Prince George Cougars
- Americans Shutout Chiefs 3-0 - Tri-City Americans
- Broncos Routed in Medicine Hat - Swift Current Broncos
- Kelowna Beats up on Silvertips, 5-1 - Everett Silvertips
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- Royals Battle Past Cougars in Shootout - Victoria Royals
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- Tigers Rout Broncos 10-1 - Medicine Hat Tigers
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