In 68 games last season, the Kootenay ICE won just 13. They lost 45 in regulation, seven in overtime, and three in a shootout. The franchise then packed up all their bags as they were bought by 50 Below Sports and Entertainment. Their next step after that was moving to […]
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Ginnell scores two as ICE thrash Blades
“Domination”. That’s the one word that can be used to classify how the Winnipeg ICE played on Sunday night as they once again hosted the Saskatoon Blades inside of the Wayne Fleming Arena. After a solid 60 minute effort on Saturday night in a win against Saskatoon, the ICE came […]
Wheat Kings set to embark on tough trip
When the Western Hockey League season kicked off on Friday, September 20, the Brandon Wheat Kings knew that 68 games were ahead and that included 10 against their new provincial rival, the Winnipeg ICE. Brandon split their first two games of the season against Winnipeg, and then they were swept […]
An overview about the Hitmen’s season of change
The dressing rooms have been cleaned, the jerseys have been washed, players have left on their separate ways and the exit meetings have been had. For the first time in six years, the Calgary Hitmen have cleaned out their portion of the Scotiabank Saddledome and have moved onto the off-season […]
Hitmen make a splash with the addition of Orca Wiesblatt
At 16 years old, Orca Wiesblatt was nearing on top of the junior hockey world. He helped the Brooks Bandits capture the Alberta Junior Hockey League title and came within one goal of winning the franchises’ second Royal Bank Cup. Despite all the team success, Wiesblatt wanted something different. Growing […]
Third period meltdown burns Hitmen
The Calgary Hitmen’s leading goal scorer had the puck on his stick as time ticked away in the third period of a tie game. Standing from the same general area where he netted two power play goals earlier, he fired off a quick snap shot, beating Spokane Chiefs rookie netminder […]
Hitmen prospects perform at WHL Cup
The Calgary Hitmen’s hottest group of prospects was pinned up against some of the most promising talent in Western Canada during the annual — and newly named — WHL Cup, this past weekend at WinSport Arena in Calgary. Three Hitmen were featured in the tournament: Defenceman Luke Prokop was named […]
Hart-less performance in Calgary
When the 4,982 fans showed up to catch their only glimpse of the Everett Silvertips for the next two years, they knew they were going to see some great goaltending. What they didn’t know, was that it wasn’t coming from the two-time Del Wilson Memorial Trophy winner Carter Hart, who […]
Hitmen brace for preseason slate
And then there were 32. More than 80 players arrived at Calgary Hitmen training camp a week ago. Since then, the management and coaching staff have trimmed the roster considerably, as they kickoff their exhibition season tomorrow in Red Deer when they take on the Rebels (7 p.m.) at the […]
Logo Competition – Elite Eight
We are through two rounds, down from 24 teams to 8. Dropping out of the competition in the first round were the Vancouver Nats, Winnipeg Clubs, Calgary Centennials, Winnipeg Monarchs, Nanaimo Islanders, Spokane Flyers, New Westminster Bruins, and Estevan Bruins. The second round saw the elimination of the Chilliwack Bruins, […]