Chris Driedger made 30 saves to record his first shutout of the season and sixth of his Western Hockey League career.
Zane Jones also scored while Radel Fazleev and Alex Roach both had two assists for the Hitmen who built period leads of 1-0 and 3-0.
The special teams battle played a large role in the outcome as Calgary went 2-7 on the powerplay while killing all six Cougar chances.
The Hitmen are now 13-6-1-3, tied with Prince Albert for third in the Eastern Conference at 30 points.
Calgary will wrap up their season high six game home stand Saturday against the WHL's top team in Everett who leads the league with 38 points. Game time is 7:00 p.m.
Photo Credit: Brad Watson - Calgary Hitmen
Prince George Cougars 0 at Calgary Hitmen 3
Thursday, November 21, 2013 - Scotiabank Saddledome - Calgary, AB
Prince George 0 0 0 - 0
Calgary 1 2 0 - 3
1st Period
1, Calgary, Jones 7 (Fazleev, Roach), 19:17 (PP).
Penalties-Bourke P.g (delay of game), 4:59; Thomas Cal (interference), 8:08; Grewal P.g (holding), 18:02.
2nd Period
2, Calgary, Padakin 5 (Jones, Fazleev), 10:31.
3, Calgary, Padakin 6 (Roach, Virtanen), 15:14 (PP).
Penalties-Sanheim Cal (holding), 1:29; Lishchynsky P.g (slashing), 4:41; Roach Cal (interference), 11:08; Bobos P.g (high sticking), 15:07; Penner Cal (roughing), 15:56.
3rd Period
No Scoring.
Penalties-McNulty P.g (roughing, roughing), 2:43; Lang Cal (roughing), 2:43; Mahon Cal (10-minute misconduct), 2:43; Bourke P.g (tripping), 5:04; Grewal P.g (hooking), 10:56; Ruopp P.g (major-fighting), 13:18; Virtanen Cal (roughing, major-fighting), 13:18; Roulston P.g (major-fighting), 15:41; Penner Cal (major-fighting), 15:41; Padakin Cal (roughing), 19:57.
Shots on Goal
Prince George 9-12-9-30. Calgary 6-16-9-31.
Power Play Opportunities
Prince George 0 / 6; Calgary 2 / 7.
Goalies
Prince George, Zarowny 2-8-1-1 (31 shots-28 saves). Calgary, Driedger 7-5-1-3 (30 shots-30 saves).
A-5,696
Referees-Tyler Adair (58), Kevin Webinger (6).
Linesmen-Reid Anderson (53), Scott Sharun (103).
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