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battles with Calgary's Carter Bancks during second period action at the South Okanagan Events Centre Wednesday night. Calgary won the game 4-3. (Photo by Marissa Baecker font> Game Summary Jack - Bob's Preview POST-GAME VIDEO Post-game comments from Anton Lander, Curtis Hamilton - Todd Nelson Curtis Hamilton MORE INFO Sven Baertschi scored twice while netminder Joni Ortio stopped 22 as th football live e Calgary Flames Rookies edged the Edmonton Oilers Rookies 4-3 Wednesday night in Penticton, BC.Camp invite Adam Brown got the start in goal for Edmonton, turning aside 25 shots in the loss.FIRST PERIOD dropped with the mitts with Calgary's Turner Elson, chucking bombs and earning the decision in a highly-spirited bout.The penalty box doors continued to swing when Curtis HamiltonThe penalty-filled football live first period became an early theme in the second as well. Only 2:01 into the frame, Calgary's Joey Leach was assessed a minor for roughing, but the Oilers were unable to cash on the ensuing second power-play chance.As the midway point approached, the Oilers closed the shot discrepancy to a 14-12 Flames advantage. On the Oilers' 13th shot, Ortio's shutout bid was snapped. Calgary's Greg Nemisz mad football live e an ill-advised breakout pass through the middle that was subsequently picked off by Tyler PitlickThe Oilers' comeback quest stalled at 5:18 when Tyler Pitlick orchestrated a tremendous play, sending a cross-crease pass to Anton Lander drew his team within one at 11:39. A game that began with such a humble pace quickly morphed into a who-can-score-last Battle of Alberta matchup.With the Oilers do football live wn 4-3 in the final minute, Brown was pulled for an extra-attacker. Edmonton peppered Ortio with several point-blank pucks, but were unable to record the tying marker.Calgary escaped with a hard-fought 4-3 victory and a 29-21 decision on the shot clock. football live
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