Wheat Kings Hold Early Lead to Down Hitmen
February 29, 2020 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Brandon Wheat Kings jumped out to a 3-0 lead and held on for a 3-2 win over the Calgary Hitmen on Friday night at Scotiabank Saddledome.
The turning point came early in the second period when Cole Reinhardt netted a pair of goals 13 seconds apart to push a 1-0 lead to 3-0 for the visitors. Ridly Greig supplied the other Wheat Kings marker while goaltender Jiri Patera made 35 saves to pick up the victory. The 20-year-old Vegas Golden Knights prospect turned in a sparkling season series against Calgary stopping 102 of 105 shots in three starts for a .971 save percentage.
Both Hitmen goals came shorthanded, the first from Mark Kastelic who netted his team-leading 34th and the second from Riley Stotts who picked up his 24th.
Calgary outshot Brandon 37-19 while the Wheat Kings went 0-7 on the power play and the Hitmen 0-6 with the man advantage.
Calgary, 34-20-4-1, will enjoy a one day break before returning to home ice on Sunday, March 1 against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Game time is 4:00 p.m. The Hitmen will recognize Kelly Kisio for the outstanding contributions he has made to the organization as an executive and coach when a 'Forever A Hitmen' banner for Kisio will be raised and remain on permanent display at Scotiabank Saddledome.
The pre-game ceremony will enshrine Kisio as the third inductee in the 'Forever A Hitmen' program. He'll join Ryan Getzlaf who was recognized on January 18, 2015 and Andrew Ladd honoured on March 8, 2017.
It's also another Sunday Funday for Ricky's All Day Grill featuring face painters, concourse activities, giveaways and a post-game family skate that is FREE with a game ticket. Sunday Funday pricing sees a $9.99 ticket for kids 12 and under and a $15.99 ticket for adults (plus applicable fees and taxes).
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