With one eye on the out-of-town scoreboard, the Calgary Hitmen knew what needed to be done on Friday night.
Regardless of how the Saskatoon Blades’ game with the Swift Current Broncos went, the Hitmen needed two points any way they could get them against the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
When you’re three points back of the WHL Eastern Conference’s final playoff position like the Hitmen were heading into Friday’s action, winning is really the only thing that matters.
The Hitmen didn’t make it easy on themselves, but after three tense periods, they got those the two points they were so desperate for with a 4-3 win.