The Edmonton Oil Kings secured an 8-4 victory against the Calgary Hitmen in a Western Hockey League matchup. Marshall Finnie led the scoring with two goals, while Rylen Roersma contributed a goal and two assists. The Oil Kings outscored the Hitmen in all three periods, despite being outshot.
Marshall Finnie led the charge for the Edmonton Oil Kings with two goals, while Rylen Roersma chipped in with a goal and two assists as they triumphed over the Calgary Hitmen with an 8-4 victory in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Blake Fiddler, Joe Iginla, Gracyn Sawchyn, Miroslav Holinka, and Lucas Sawchyn also found the back of the net for the Oil Kings (36-26-2-2), who despite being outshot 46-29, managed to secure the win.
Ethan Simcoe stood strong in net for the Oil Kings, recording 42 saves. Meanwhile, Ethan Moore scored twice for the Hitmen (43-16-3-3), while Carter Yakemchuk and Brandon Gorzynski added single goals. The Oil Kings held a 2-1 lead after the first period and extended their advantage to 7-2 heading into the final frame. The power play proved to be a factor in the game, with the Hitmen converting on 3 of their 10 opportunities, while the Oil Kings were successful on 1 of their 4 attempts. In other WHL action on Sunday: The Saskatoon Blades blanked the visiting Regina Pats 4-0, with Cooper Williams recording a goal and an assist, and Evan Gardner making 23 saves in net. David Lewandowski, Jordan Martin, and Kohen Lodge also contributed goals for the Blades (36-22-3-4), who outshot the Pats 39-23. The Portland Winterhawks edged out the visiting Vancouver Giants 4-2, with captain Kyle Chyzowski leading the way with a goal and two assists. Carter Sotheran, Alex Weiermair, and Diego Buttazzoni also scored for the Winterhawks (36-26-3-1), who despite being outshot 28-27, managed to secure the victory. Ty Halaburda and Jaden Lipinski scored for the Giants (32-26-8-0), who trailed 1-0 after the first period and 3-1 heading into the final frame. The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Tri-City Americans 5-1, with Hayden Pakkala posting a goal and two assists. Simon Lovsin, Kaleb Hartmann, Nathan Pilling, and Sam Charko also scored for the Thunderbirds (27-33-4-1), who outshot the Americans 45-42. Cruz Pavao scored the lone goal for the Americans (31-27-6-1). Finally, the Everett Silvertips edged out the Spokane Chiefs 2-1, with Landon DuPont's goal at 6:14 of the third period proving to be the game-winner. Jesse Heslop also scored for the U.S. Division-leading Silvertips (46-12-4-4), who outshot the Chiefs 32-21. Andrew Cristall, with his 47th goal of the year, scored on the power play for the Chiefs (44-20-1-1)
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