Hitmen edged 2-1 by Rebels in Saturday night clash in Red Deer

A two-game road trip got off to a sputtering start Saturday, as the Calgary Hitmen dropped a 2-1 decision to the Rebels in a game played in Red Deer. After Jhett Larson gave the Rebels a 1-0 lead midway through the first period, the Hitmen took it to the home squad in the second period, but couldn’t score. Oliver Tulk’s 34th goal of the season tied it up at 6:28 of the third. Calgary killed off a late penalty, but Talon Brigley potted the winner with 30 seconds left to give Red Deer