After dropping the first game of the season in heartbreaking fashion to the Swift Current Broncos, on Sunday, the Calgary Hitmen dominated the young Broncos and grabbed two points in the first half of a home-and-home battle. Although winning by a rather tight final score of 3-1, Calgary was firing […]
Author: Fred Mayer
Hitmen fall to Hurricanes 4-2 in tight divisional matchup
The first game after the trade deadline for both the Calgary Hitmen and Lethbridge Hurricanes was a back and forth affair which saw the Canes secure the road victory in the third. Both clubs were without top players as Calen Addison and Dylan Cozens continue to rest since returning from […]
Weekly Preview: Calgary Hitmen
After an eight-point week that saw the Calgary Hitmen take part in five games while also completing their season series with the Edmonton Oil Kings and Moose Jaw Warriors, the team will move on to face the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Swift Current Broncos on home ice. Although the Hitmen have […]
Hitmen depth comes up big in 7-2 victory over Warriors
The fourth and final meeting between the Calgary Hitmen and Moose Jaw Warriors was a fairly one-sided affair from the first puck drop. The Hitmen played a disciplined and relaxed style of hockey that was too much for the young Moose Jaw club. Luke Prokop, who had a career night […]
Weekly Preview: Calgary Hitmen
The Calgary Hitmen picked up two points in the club’s second consecutive three-game weekend and will take part in a home-and-home this weekend against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The Hitmen have won just one of their last five contests but hold a comfortable lead for the top Eastern Conference wild card […]
Late game struggles continue to haunt Hitmen in 6-3 loss to Silvertips
After what was by chance the best period of hockey played by the Calgary Hitmen this season, it was the final frame which saw the Everett Silvertips surge offensively for the come-from-behind victory. The Silvertips got major contributions from Bryce Kindopp (1g,1a), Dawson Butt(3a), and Jake Christiansen (2g,1a). Along which […]
Hitmen fall 4-2 as struggles continue against Oil Kings
In a night that saw the Calgary Hitmen welcome three forwards back from injury, the additions were not enough to surge the Hitmen past the central division leading Edmonton Oil Kings. While Calgary played a strong final period, an undisciplined second period for Calgary where the Oil Kings dominated was […]
Weekly Preview: Calgary Hitmen
For the third straight weekend, the Calgary Hitmen will play games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as the team inches closer to the Christmas break. While picking up 12 points in its last eight games, Calgary has fallen in two consecutive contests to divisional rivals. This weekend will feature a […]
Hitmen Drop Teddy Bear Toss to Relentless Rebels in Overtime
In a physical Central Division contest that took an extra frame to decide, the Rebels ultimately came out on top. Despite a considerable amount of penalties, all five goals were scored at even strength as both penalty kills were terrific. This low scoring contest that saw Calgary’s offense on display […]
Hitmen Extend Point Streak in 4-1 win Over Pats
“A really good steady approach to the game.” were the words used by Calgary bench boss coach Steve Hamilton to describe his team’s effort on November 29th against the Regina Pats. It was strong performances from the Calgary top six forward core that fueled the 4-1 win for Calgary. It […]