Like most brothers, the Kryski’s found heated competition in all aspects of life growing up. Depending on which one you ask, the answer changes when trying to figure out who was the better tennis, golf, mini stick, ping pong and Yahtzee player. “There was always a sore loser in the […]
Tag: Central Division
Hitmen’s hottest lead team in big win to kickoff a crucial stretch
The Calgary Hitmen kicked off one of their most important stretches of the schedule with a resounding win against a provincial rival. Entering Wednesday night’s game against the Edmonton Oil Kings at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the Hitmen sat six points back of a playoff spot and with an eight-game stretch […]
Warriors hand Hitmen rare Teddy Bear loss
Jakob Stukel wanted it early. Luke Coleman threw pucks to the net hoping to get a lucky bounce. Jake Bean had a great look at, but passed up an opportunity at it. The Calgary Hitmen came out flying, as they were competing against each other for the rights to the […]
Raiders ruin Hitmen debuts
After a strong start, the debut for three Calgary Hitmen players was spoiled Friday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Dominic Schmiemann, Riley Stotts and Conner Chaulk were acquired last weekend and were being baptized by fire as the Hitmen kicked off a three games in three days, which started with a […]
Hitmen build for future while maintaining playoff push
In his first year behind the wheel of the Calgary Hitmen, General Manager Jeff Chynoweth said it best last week when talking to the media after pulling off a mega deal with the Swift Current Broncos: “We’re not giving our players away and we’re not throwing in the towel for […]
Hitmen trade Gennaro, Malenstyn to Broncos
With all the eyes that were fixated to the screen as Sportsnet brought the Western Hockey League into the homes of Canadians for the first time this season as part of their Saturday Showcase, the Calgary Hitmen pulled off the first of what could be a few mega trades for […]
Stukel secures career point 150 with Gennaro by his side
With the bicentennial year of Canada slowly winding down, Calgary Hitmen left winger Jakob Stukel celebrated in his own way by notching his 150th career point in the Western Hockey League. The milestone marker came Nov. 14 on the road against the Brandon Wheat Kings, in typical Stukel fashion. For […]
Van de Leest’s adjustments help secure silver for Canada Red
Things simply don’t happen as naturally as they should when you stand eight inches taller than the average kid your age. Add on top of that playing with a brand new team and being pinned up against the top 2001-born kids from around the hockey the world. But for Calgary […]
Pats capitalize in Fleury’s debut
The Cale Fleury era in Regina began on a high note. The 19-year-old blue liner was acquired from the Kootenay ICE Monday afternoon for a pair of prospects and a three draft picks. Playing his first game at the Brandt Centre, Fleury helped deliver a 4-3 win Wednesday night against […]
Hitmen can’t hold off furious Wheat Kings comeback
A wild third period boiled down to a heavyweight matchup in the closing minutes. The Calgary Hitmen’s third-ranked penalty kill was pinned against the Brandon Wheat Kings’ second-ranked power play for nearly two full minutes of six-on-four action. The Wheat Kings are one of the best teams in the Western […]