KAMLOOPS — The Blazers built up a 3-0 lead and hung on for a 3-2 win over the Calgary Hitmen on home ice Monday afternoon.
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It was a strong start for the Blazers as they hit a couple of posts in the early part of the first period.
Matt Revel got the Blazers on the scoreboard. Jermaine Loewen won a puck battle and got the puck to Revel who snapped home his 16th goal of the season.
Collin Shirley scored his 30th goal on a shorthanded breakaway. He took a pass from Garrett Pilon and scored for a 2-0 lead.
Ingram was sharp in goal with 10 saves in the first period.
The Hitmen picked up the pace in the second period as they outshot the Blazers 15-11 in the period.
Gage Quinney gave the Blazers a 3-0 lead 13:14 into the second period. Jake Kryski won a battle and got a puck to Quinney in front of the net.
The Hitmen came back late in the period as Radel Fazleev put a quick shot by a screened Ingram with 2:41 to play in the period.
Jake Bean cut the Blazers lead to 3-2 with 1:50 to play. He lifted a shot over Ingram’s shoulder on the shortside.
The Blazers, who were playing a fifth game in seven nights, battled in the third period.
There were some big contributions from the Blazers defenders as they blocked shots and did their best to limit chances.
Ingram was rock solid in goal with 13 saves in the third period to help the Blazers to a 3-2 win over the Hitmen.
The Blazers were 0-for-2 on the power play, while the Hitmen were 0-for-3.
The Blazers will get the next few days off before playing in Vancouver on Friday night. The Blazers will be home to the Giants on Saturday, February 13th.
