DUBNetwork Feature Game of the Night: October 6, 2019 Portland Winterhawks 3-1-0-0 @ Calgary Hitmen 3-0-1-0 2:00PM (MDT) Meeting for only the third time in the last five year’s, the Portland Winterhawks face-off with the Calgary Hitmen. Portland has won both of the previous two meetings between the clubs. Until […]
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Calgary Hitmen Weekly Preview
With the Calgary Hitmen coming off a massive weekend, taking down three central division counterparts, the league-leading Hitmen await a new challenger in the Portland Winterhawks. After three consecutive games this weekend, Calgary will have a seven-day break from play before resuming at home against the current U.S. Division leader. […]
Calgary’s veteran stars spoil Edmonton’s lead to take home opener
September 27th was not only the home opener for the Calgary Hitmen but also the club’s first of eight games against heated rival Edmonton Oil Kings. Edmonton came into town as the recently ranked number four team in the Kia CHL Top 10, while the Hitmen had fallen off after […]
Canucks prospects Woo and Focht excited for a run with Hitmen
There were some big connections formed between the Vancouver Canucks and the Calgary Hitmen of the WHL this summer. First, the Hitmen went out and acquired 2000-born, Canucks-signed defenseman Jett Woo in exchange for blue liner Vladislav Yeryomenko, 2002-born forward Ryder Korczak, and two high draft picks. Then, the Canucks […]
Focht continues strong play in 2019-20, Kastelic battles for roster spot in Belleville
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 […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Winterhawks acquire DiLaura, Wheat Kings acquire Ginnell and so much more
The Portland Winterhawks have acquired Isaiah DiLaura from the Prince George Cougars in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round pick.
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 […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Canada beats Slovakia in Hlinka Gretzky pre-tournament action, loses to U.S at World Junior Summer Showcase
Canada played its lone pre-tournament game prior to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Saturday defeating Slovakia 4-1.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Byram, Focht, Foote lead Canada at Summer Showcase, Hlinka Gretzky Cup Captains named and more
Hockey Canada played their third game at the World Junior Summer Showcase in Plymouth, picking up a 5-2 victory over Sweden on Friday.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Broncos claim Kustra off waivers, Oil Kings waive Russell, 43 players named to Hockey Canada’s Summer Development Camp
The Swift Current Broncos have claimed overage defenseman Jake Kustra off waivers from the Victoria Royals.