It has been just over three weeks since the Canadian Hockey League announced its decision to cancel the playoffs and Memorial Cup. This unfortunate news means that the 1999-born players such as Dakota Krebs, Kyle Olson, and captain Mark Kastelic will not get the send-off they worked so hard for […]
Author: Fred Mayer
Hitmen add pair of prospects in First US Prospects Draft
In the inaugural WHL US Prospects Draft, the Calgary Hitmen held the 11th and 34th overall selections and chose two players currently competing in the Californian bantam AAA league. While both players currently weigh in at under 160 pounds while standing well under six feet, at just 14 years […]
All-Time Calgary Hitmen
In the wake of COVID-19 precautions, hockey fans all around the world are experiencing what they may refer to as misery. While the void of junior hockey is also not currently being filled in Western Canada, this article will look at the all-time Calgary Hitmen and the careers of […]
Weekly Preview: Calgary Hitmen
The Calgary Hitmen, having lost five of their last six, will look to regain traction and get back into the win column against the Red Deer Rebels. The Rebels, who have played some of their better hockey as of late with five wins in their last seven games, will first […]
Mattson and Zummack push Chiefs past Hitmen in 6-3 victory
Despite being the only meeting between the Spokane Chiefs and Calgary Hitmen, Saturday’s contest at the Saddledome did not disappoint. Although the Hitmen ended up dropping the game by a score of 6-3, the battle included lead changes, a first career WHL goal and fantastic performances from Eli Zummack and […]
NHL Draft Profile – Brayden Peters
The Calgary Hitmen have had their fair share of pleasant surprises in the crease in the past two years, one of which is the recent surge in Brayden Peters’ play. Peters enjoyed an outstanding 2018/19 campaign with the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the AMHL. At season’s end, he won the AMHL […]
Calgary drops tough 3-2 loss to Lethbridge
The final meeting between the Calgary Hitmen and visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes was nothing short of a typical physical and exciting Central Division matchup. The Hitmen dug themselves out of a two goal deficit midway through the third. However, Dino Kambeitz tallied his second goal of the evening and the eventual […]
Brandon sneaks out of Calgary with 3-2 win
The Calgary Hitmen on Friday had the opportunity to jump back into the third seed of the central division with a victory. Unfortunately for the Hitmen Jiri Patera’s 35 save performance along with Cole Reinhardt’s back to back goals stood in their way. The Calgary power play, despite getting […]
NHL Draft Profile – Luke Prokop
The Calgary Hitmen, before the loss of Egor Zamula to a season-ending injury, had one of the most talented and deep defense cores. Part of this strong blueline is the presence of young Edmonton, Alberta native Luke Prokop. The right-hand shot defender stands at just over six foot four while […]
Captain Kastelic and Hitmen lay 8-1 beating on Pats
The Calgary Hitmen displayed utter domination over the Regina Pats on Wednesday in a win after Sunday’s tough divisional loss. Although the Pats entered the game having a better February month thus far then Calgary, it was clear the Hitmen had every intention to remain undefeated against the Pats as […]