The Calgary Hitmen secured a commanding 2-0 lead in their playoff series against the Brandon Wheat Kings with a thrilling 6-5 overtime victory. The game saw an early advantage by Calgary, but Brandon fought back, leading to a dramatic third period where they took a 5-3 lead. However, Calgary's late rally, capped off by Axel Hurtig's game-tying goal, forced overtime, where Ethan Moore delivered the decisive score. Julien Maze stood out with an impressive six-point game, tying a franchise playoff record.

By the Numbers
  • Julien Maze recorded 6 points (1 goal, 5 assists), tying a franchise record for most points in a playoff game.
  • Ethan Moore scored the overtime winner at 10:05, marking his second consecutive game-winning goal.
State of Play
  • The series now shifts to Virden, Manitoba, for Games 3 and 4 this week.
  • Game 3 is set for Tuesday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. MT.
What's Next

As the series progresses to Virden, the Hitmen will strive to maintain momentum, while the Wheat Kings need to adjust and come out strong in their home arena to avoid falling further behind.

Bottom Line

Calgary's combination of skill and resilience proves pivotal as they look to capitalize on their early series lead, making the next games critical for both teams' playoff aspirations.