Calgary Hitmen (31-20-1-2) 4, Red Deer Rebels (35-16-1-2) 1
Postmedia three stars
1. LW Carsen Twarynski, Hitmen — First WHL hat-trick
2. D Jake Bean, Hitmen — Top-corner blast was game-winner
3. G Rylan Toth, Rebels — Gave visitors a chance
Report card
Overall: A-
Offence: B+
Defence: B-
Goaltending: A-
Powerplay: C
Penalty killing: A
Why the Hitmen won
They owned the third period as LW Carsen Twarynski capped off his hat-trick.
Goal of the game
Rarely is an empty-netter a highlight-reel marker, but Twarynski’s diving, one-handed effort was a beauty.