In an impressive display of offensive prowess, Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Kale Dach delivered a career-defining performance that propelled the Calgary Hitmen to a convincing 4-1 victory over the Saskatoon Blades on November 8, 2025.
Dach's Historic Three-Goal Performance
The game will be remembered for Dach's remarkable achievement of scoring his first career natural hat trick - three consecutive goals without any other player scoring in between. The young forward's exceptional performance began after teammate Harrison Lodewyk opened the scoring with his fourth goal of the season on a breakaway finish.
Dach quickly followed with a breakaway conversion of his own, giving Calgary a 2-0 lead after the first period. The momentum continued in the second period when Dach buried a perfectly executed below-the-goal-line feed from Ethan Moore, demonstrating excellent positioning and finishing ability.
Complete Team Effortune Seals Victory
The Hitmen's dominance continued into the third period, where Dach completed his hat trick on the power play, extending Calgary's lead to 4-0. While Saskatoon managed to break the shutout with a late power play goal from Hayden Harsanyi, the outcome was never in doubt.
Between the pipes, goaltender Eric Tu turned away 22 shots to secure his eighth victory of the season. Tu's solid performance earned him second star honors, while Dach's offensive explosion rightfully secured him the first star designation.
Standings Impact and Upcoming Schedule
With this important road victory, the Hitmen improved their season record to 12-4-2-0 and completed their road trip with an impressive 4-1-1-0 record. The win solidifies Calgary's position in the competitive WHL Eastern Conference, where they now sit second in the Central Division and third overall in the conference.
The team now enjoys a well-deserved five-day break before returning to action on home ice. Calgary will welcome the Blades for the back-half of this home-and-home series on Friday, November 14, giving fans an opportunity to celebrate Dach's historic performance in person.
This victory not only demonstrates the Hitmen's growing confidence but also highlights the development of key prospects like Dach, whose natural hat trick showcases why he remains one of Pittsburgh's most promising young talents in their system.
