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Hitmen Announce 2015 Training Camp Schedule

August 17, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club will begin their 21st season in the Western Hockey League when they kick off their 2015 Training Camp on Thursday, August 27 at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Over 130 prospects and veterans are expected to attend the six-day camp that will include fitness testing, goalie development and on-ice practices and games.

All on-ice training camp sessions are free and open to the public.

The camp will be highlighted by the annual Calgary Hitmen Intra-Squad game which will be held on Tuesday, September 1 at 7 p.m. The contest will be hosted by the Calgary Canucks and played at the Max Bell Centre. Adult tickets are $5 and child tickets $2 with all proceeds supporting the AJHL's Calgary Canucks.

The 2015 Hitmen Training Camp will take place at three separate venues; Scotiabank Saddledome, Don Hartman North East Sportsplex (5206 - 68 Street NE) and Max Bell Centre (1001 Barlow Trail SE) as outlined in the schedules below.

Calgary Hitmen 2015 Rookie Camp Schedule Thursday, August 27

Scotiabank Saddledome 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Fitness Testing (Hitmen Weight Room)

Parent and Media BBQ (Dutton's Lounge) Friday, August 28

Don Hartman NE Sportsplex 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Practice 1 (Team White)

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

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Practice 3 (Team Black) 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Practice 4 (Team Grey)

3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Game 1 (White vs. Red) 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Game 2 (Black vs. Grey) Saturday, August 29 Don Hartman NE Sportsplex

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Game 3 (Red vs. Grey) 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Game 4 (Black vs. White) 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Goaltender Development 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Game 5 (Red vs. Black) 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Game 6 (White vs. Grey)

Calgary Hitmen 2015 Main Camp Schedule Saturday, August 29

Don Hartman NE Sportsplex 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Fitness Testing Sunday, August 30

Don Hartman NE Sportsplex 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Practice 1 (Team White) 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Practice 2 (Team Red) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Practice 3 (Team Black) 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Practice 4 (Team Grey)

3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Game 1 (White vs. Red)

5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Game 2 (Black vs. Grey)

Monday, August 31

Don Hartman NE Sportsplex

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Game 3 (Red vs. Grey)

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Game 4 (Black vs. White) 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Game 5 (Red vs. Black) 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Game 6 (White vs. Grey)

Tuesday, September 1

Don Hartman NE Sportsplex

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Goaltender Development

Max Bell Centre

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Annual Hitmen Intra-Squad Game (Black vs. White)

Note: All ice sessions are subject to change. Media will be notified accordingly. Rosters will be available at each training camp venue.

The Hitmen will then open their seven-game exhibition schedule on Thursday, September 3 in Regina against the Pats. The schedule also features the first-ever pre-season game at the Scotiabank Saddledome when the Hitmen host the Edmonton Oil Kings on Sunday, September 13 in a 4:00 p.m. start. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and under (plus applicable fees) and will go on sale at all Ticketmaster locations and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office on Wednesday, August 26 at 10 a.m.

Calgary will then begin their 72-game 2015-16 regular season schedule with a home-and-home series against the Kootenay ICE. It begins on Friday, September 25 in Cranbrook before returning to the Scotiabank Saddledome for the Adrenalin Source for Sports Home Opener on Saturday, September 26. Game time is 7:00 p.m.

Calgary Hitmen season tickets for the 2015-16 WHL campaign are now available. For more information on packages and the exclusive privileges offered to Hitmen season ticket holders such as the flexible ticket exchange program, visit hitmenhockey.com or contact customer service at 403-777-4646.

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