Photos: Connor Bedard's super snipe doesn't stop Hitmen in win over Pats

The Calgary Hitmen withstood a highlight-reel goal from Regina Pats star Connor Bedard to beat the visitors last month at the Saddledome.

The snipe from the 16-year-old phenom is already being touted as a candidate for goal of the year but it wasn’t enough, as the Hitmen won in overtime 5-4 on Feb. 6.

Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard scoring the first goal for the Pats.

The Pats had their revenge on their home ice on Feb. 11 when they shut out the Hitmen 5-0. The Hitmen would win the next game against the Pats in a overtime battle, 4-3 at the Saddledome on Feb. 27.

The Hitmen are currently seventh in the WHL’s Eastern Conference, with 47 points while the Pats are in 10th place with 41 points.

Regina Pats young star forward Connor Bedard would score 2 goals and 1 assist against the Calgary Hitmen. Photo by George Potter

The Hitmen celebrate after forward Sean Tschigerl scored the game-winning goal making the final score 5-4. Photo by George Potter

Caption: Regina Pats defenseman and Seattle Kraken prospect Ryker Evans celebrates with teammate defenseman Neithan Salame. Photo by George Potter

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Farley the Fox gets the crowd going to cheer on the Hitmen. Photo by George Potter

Calgary Hitmen Celebrate the second goal of the game scored by forward Oliver Tulk. Photo by George Potter

Calgary Hitmen Forward and Captain Cael Zimmerman applying pressure on Regina Pats Forward Connor Bedard. Photo by George Potter

Calgary Hitmen forward Blake Allan scored 1 goal and an assist in the game against the Regina Pats on Feb. 6, 2022. Photo by George Potter

Calgary Hitmen forward Blake Allan scored making the score 3-1 in the third period.

Calgary Hitmen Forward Sean Tschigerl makes the puck pass through Regina Pats Goaltender the game winning goal making the final score 5-4. Photo by George Potter

Hitmen Goaltender Brayden Peters made 46 saves against the Regina Pats on Feb 6 2022.

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