The Calgary Hitmen closed off their five-game homestand with a narrow victory against the East Division-leading Prince Albert Raiders. Josh Prokop and Riley Fiddler-Schultz both added goals, registering points in back-to-back games. While both Hitmen goals came in the first frame, it was Brayden Peters who made 39 saves to […]
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Calgary blanks Red Deer 5-0 in Saturday matinee
On Saturday for the third time in a span of just eight days, the Red Deer Rebels and Calgary Hitmen squared up with Calgary playing host. Head coach Steve Hamilton seemed pleased with the Hitmen effort and said “we were crisper today in all aspects of the game and we […]
Weekly Preview: Calgary Hitmen
The Calgary Hitmen continued their five-game road trip this past week with a pair of both victories and losses. Calgary collected six of a possible eight points on the road trip during which the Hitmen played four games in just five nights. Although they were outscored 13-10, major contributions from […]
Wiesblatt spoils Winnipeg’s home ice parade
The Wiesblatt brothers are well known around the hockey world. On Sunday night in Winnipeg, Orca Wiesblatt made the ICE pay as the Calgary Hitmen snapped their losing streak. In a game that saw just 39 shots combined, Calgary put a halt on its mini two-game skid. Wiesblatt scored the […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: McClennon out 8-10 weeks, Pats sign Armstrong and more
McClennon out 8-10 weeks UPDATE: Tough development for RW Connor McClennon, goal and points leader of @WHLWpgICE. McClennon will miss 8-10 wks with a broken collarbone. His return could coincide with the start of the #WHL playoffs. #WFP — Mike Sawatzky (@sawa14) January 15, 2020 According to Winnipeg Free Press […]
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 […]
Early pressure propels Tigers over Hitmen
(Medicine Hat, AB) The Medicine Hat Tigers left little doubt early on they had come to play Friday at Canalta Centre, parlaying a fast start into a dominant first period that led to an important 5-2 victory over the Calgary Hitmen. The hosts peppered Calgary goaltender Jack McNaughton with 21 […]
8 WHLers named to Canada’s World Junior roster
Hockey Canada released the 31-player roster for their selection camp set to begin next Monday in Oakville, Ontario. Of the 31 players on the roster, the following eight players were selected from the WHL. Invitees Joel Hofer, Portland Winterhawks From Winnipeg, Manitoba, the 2000-born goaltender is in his third full […]
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 […]