Calgary Hitmen
The Calgary Hitmen are a Canadian professional ice hockey team that began playing in 1995. They currently play in the Western Hockey League. They play their home games in Calgary, Alberta at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The teams name pays homage to the nickname of retired professional wrestler Bret Hart. Hart was also a founding member of the Hitmen along with NHL players Theoren Fleury and Joe Sakic.[1] The team has won 2 Ed Chynoweth Cups.
Calgary Hitmen | |
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City | Calgary, Alberta |
League | Western Hockey League |
Conference | Eastern |
Division | Central |
Founded | 1995 |
Home arena | Scotiabank Saddledome |
Colours | Red, Brown, Black, White |
General manager | Mike Williamson |
Head coach | Kelly Kisio |
Website www.hitmenhockey.com |
Calgary Hitmen Media
2005 playoff game against the Lethbridge Hurricanes
The Hitmen face the Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL's "Battle of Alberta".
Ryan Getzlaf played four seasons with the Hitmen between 2001 and 2005.
Hitmen "Wall of Fame", hanging above section 104 at the Scotiabank Saddledome
Carson McMillan and Kyle Bortis accept the Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy as the 2008–09 regular season champions.