WHL playoffs: Wetsch, Hurtig help Hitmen knock off Hurricanes 5-3
- Carson Wetsch and Axel Hurtig each scored twice, leading the Calgary Hitmen to a 5-3 victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes in WHL playoff action.
- The Hitmen now trail the best-of-seven series 2-1 after initially holding a 2-1 lead after 40 minutes.
- Trae Johnson, Shane Smith, and Caden Price scored for the Hurricanes, who outshot the Hitmen 29-23.
- Game 4 of the series is set for Wednesday in Lethbridge.
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WHL playoffs: Wetsch, Hurtig help Hitmen knock off Hurricanes 5-3
LETHBRIDGE - Carson Wetsch and Axel Hurtig each scored twice as the visiting Calgary Hitmen outlasted the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-3 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Tuesday night.
REC Hitmen Clinch First Win of the Series with 5-3 Victory in Lethbridge - Calgary Hitmen
Lethbridge, AB – The Calgary Hitmen secured their first win of round two on Tuesday night in Lethbridge, defeating the Hurricanes 5-3. After a scoreless first period, Carson Wetsch opened the scoring early in the second. Lethbridge responded just four minutes later with a goal from Trae Johnson to tie the game. Calgary regained the lead…
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