WHL Calgary Hitmen

Calgary Hitmen Set to Open 2010 Training Camp

Published on August 16, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


Calgary, AB - Calgary Hitmen General Manager Kelly Kisio announced today the defending Western Hockey League Champion Hitmen will open their 2010 Training Camp on Wednesday, September 1st at Don Hartman North East Sportsplex (5206-68th Street NE).

The six day camp begins with rookie player registration and fitness testing. Over 80 prospects are expected to attend with sessions to also include practices and intra-squad games.

The top rookies will advance to main camp which opens on Friday, September 3rd with registration and fitness testing. The first on-ice sessions start the following day.

"We have a lot of open roster spots given the graduation of several veteran players from last season, so we are expecting a very competitive training camp," said Kisio.

All training camp sessions including Labor Day Monday's annual Hitmen Intra-Squad Game are free and open to the public. Rosters will be available at the arena.

2010 Rookie Camp Itinerary

Wednesday, September 1st

2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Player Registration

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Meeting

3:45 - 5:45 p.m. Fitness Testing (Parents/Media BBQ)

Thursday, September 2nd

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Practice #1 (Team White)

9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Practice #2 (Team Red)

11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Practice #3 (Team Gold)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Practice #4 (Team Black)

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Game #1 (Team White vs. Team Red)

3:15 - 4:45 p.m. Game #2 (Team Black vs. Team Gold)

Friday, September 3rd

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Game #3 (Team Red vs. Team Gold)

10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Game #4 (Team Black vs. Team White)

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Goalie Session (All Goalies)

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Game #5 (Team Red vs. Team Black)

3:15 - 4:45 p.m. Game #6 (Team White vs. Team Gold)

2010 Main Camp Itinerary

Friday, September 3rd

4:45 - 5:00 p.m. Player Registration

5:15 - 7:00 p.m. Fitness Testing

Saturday, September 4th

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Game #1 (Team White vs. Team Black)

10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Game #2 (Team Red vs. Team Gold)

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Game #3 (Team Red vs. Team Black)

3:15 - 5:15 p.m. Game #4 (Team Gold vs. Team White)

Sunday, September 5th

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Practice (Team Black)

10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Practice (Team White)

11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Goalies Session (All Goalies)

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Game #5 (Team Black vs. Team White)

Monday, September 6th

11:00 - 1:30 p.m. Hitmen Intra-Squad Game (Team Black vs. Team White)

*All times subject to change

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