RECAP: Hitmen Tie Series in Thrilling Overtime Win
Lethbridge, AB – The Calgary Hitmen have tied the second round series with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Ben Kindel played the hero, scoring the game winner at the 6:08 mark of overtime.
Oliver Tulk opened the scoring for Calgary just 3:13 into the first period. Lethbridge’s Noah Chadwick responded later in the frame to send the game into the second period tied 1-1. Calgary regained the lead in the middle frame with a powerplay goal, with Brandon Gorzynski tipped one home to make it 2-1.
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The @WHLHitmen regain the lead thanks to Brandon Gorzynski's deflection.#NHLDraft | #WHLPlayoffs | #FeedingtheFuture pic.twitter.com/13UMcx4ZuE
— Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) April 17, 2025
Early in the third, Lethbridge’s Trae Johnson tied things up once again, eventually forcing overtime. Kindel’s goal would be next on the scoresheet, corralling a bouncing puck, beating goaltender Jackson Unger to make the final 3-2. Anders Miller was stellar in net for Calgary, turning aside 32 shots in the victory.
BEN KINDEL OVER TIME WINNER. SERIES TIED. pic.twitter.com/UiNG5UAcv6
— X – Calgary Hitmen (@WHLHitmen) April 17, 2025
The series is now tied 2-2 and shifts back to Calgary for Game 5 on Friday, April 18th at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Tickets for all Hitmen playoff home games are available at HitmenHockey.com/Tickets.
