Stotts Lifts Hitmen in OT
March 1, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Riley Stotts scored 2:09 into overtime and added an assist to propel the Calgary Hitmen past the Brandon Wheat Kings 3-2 on Friday night at Scotiabank Saddledome.
It was a come-from-behind win for Calgary which trailed 2-1 after 40 minutes. Mark Kastelic netted the tying goal 7:59 into the third period, his team-leading 44th of the season. It was also the captain's 85th career marker moving him into a tie with Jake Virtanen for 14th on the clubs all-time goal scoring list.
James Malm provided the other Hitmen goal with Egor Zamula adding two assists on a night where they outshot Brandon 42-21.
Connor Gutenberg and Caiden Dailey were the only Wheat Kings to beat rookie goalie Jack McNaughton, with McNaughton notching his 23rd win on the season.
Calgary returns to action tomorrow, Saturday, Mar. 2 in Cranbrook for the start of a home-and-home with the Kootenay ICE. The return match goes the next day on Sunday, Mar. 3 in a 4:00 p.m. start at the 'Dome.
Sunday's game is RE/MAX Presents: WHL Suits up with Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation and Sunday Funday presented by Ricky's All Day Grill. The Hitmen will wear limited edition jerseys featuring each player's nickname on the name bar along with black and copper flowers designed as a Don Cherry sports jacket. A high white collar, red tie, red pocket square in the shape of a rose, custom cuffs featuring Don Cherry's initials with a Canadian maple leaf, a Kidney Foundation of Canada shoulder patch and a RE/MAX shoulder patch complete the one-of-a-kind look.
Fans can bid on the stylish uniforms at ElevateAuctions.com. The online auction opens game time Sunday and closes Sunday, Mar. 10 at 8:00 p.m., with all proceeds going to the local chapter of the Kidney Foundation. In addition to game-worn and game-issued uniforms, fans can also bid on a Don Cherry-autographed jersey while the first 1,000 fans in the building receive a limited second-edition Don Cherry and dog Blue bobblehead. Plaid RE/MAX drink koozies shaped like a house will also be available at various locations on the concourse.
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