Despite a tough overtime road loss to begin the season against Swift Current, the Calgary Hitmen can look ahead on their schedule with much optimism. Carson Focht displayed on Sunday night why Vancouver selected him in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. His final stats included seven shots, a goal, and […]
Author: Fred Mayer
Hitmen Shine in Final Preseason Game Against Rebels
On Saturday night the Calgary Hitmen secured their first preseason win of 2019 against Medicine Hat. The Hitmen looked to continue their success the following afternoon in the final WHL preseason contest against the 1-2-1 Red Deer Rebels. Jack McNaughton and Byron Fancy were named starting goaltenders for the evening. […]
2019-20 WHL Season Previews: Calgary Hitmen
Last season The Calgary Hitmen finished the 2018-19 regular season with a 36-26-6 record, which was good for third in the competitive Central Division. After early-season struggles, the Hitmen were stuck in the cellar of the division. It was after Calgary’s US Division road trip that the club’s confidence and […]
Young Hitmen fall to Oil Kings in second preseason game
The latter half of the preseason home-and-home was held last night (September 7th) between the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings and the home Calgary Hitmen. The second of four preseason games for the Hitmen was held at the recently-built Sarcee Seven Chiefs Sportsplex in Tsuu T’ina Nation. The Hitmen looked to […]
Calgary Hitmen prospect profiles
Earlier today, the Calgary Hitmen announced that their training camp will start on Wednesday, August 28th with 80 players attending. There are a number of the club’s prospects that we can expect to be noticeable. Listed below are just a few of the young players who could definitely provide an […]