Hitmen shut out Cougars in Thanksgiving matinee

The Calgary Hitmen opened a three-game homestand this afternoon as they welcomed the Prince George Cougars to Scotiabank Saddledome for a Thanksgiving Day matinee. Stellar offense and a shutout from rookie goaltender Eric Tu, propelled Calgary to a 5-0 victory.

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A scoreless game through the first 20 minutes would be blown open in the second period with the Calgary finding the back of the net three times in the period. Maxim Muranov opened the scoring with help from Ethan Moore, who dished a pass from his knees finding Muranov for his second of the year. Carson Wetsch followed up only 19 seconds later to make it 2-0. Carter Yakemchuk recorded his first of the season on the power play in his second appearance after returning from the Ottawa Senators.