Hitmen Announce 2016 WHL Pre-Season Schedule
June 15, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen will open their 2016 Western Hockey League pre-season schedule at the Red Deer Tournament against the Prince George Cougars on Friday, Sept. 2.
The six-game schedule is highlighted by an exhibition contest at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, Sept. 10 against the Edmonton Oil Kings, marking the second consecutive year the Hitmen will hold a pre-season game at the 'Dome. Look for tickets to go on sale in August for $5 (plus applicable fees).
Last year's inaugural contest at the 'Dome drew 8,642 fans to watch Calgary blank the Oil Kings 2-0.
Calgary Hitmen 2016 Pre-Season Schedule
Day Date Opponent Time (MT) Location
Fri. Sept. 2 Prince George 3:00 p.m. ENMAX Centrium, Red Deer, AB
Sat. Sept. 3 Red Deer 7:00 p.m. ENMAX Centrium, Red Deer, AB
Fri. Sept. 9 Edmonton 7:00 p.m. Servus Credit Union Place, St. Albert, AB
Sat. Sept. 10 Edmonton 7:00 p.m. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
Fri. Sept. 16 Lethbridge 7:00 p.m. Crowsnest Sports Complex, Coleman, AB
Sat. Sept. 17 Kootenay 7:00 p.m. Crowsnest Sports Complex, Coleman, AB
The Hitmen regular season schedule will be announced in late June when the complete WHL schedule is released.
Calgary Hitmen season tickets for the 2016-17 WHL campaign are now available. For more information on ticket packages and the exclusive privileges offered to Hitmen season seat members, visit HitmenHockey.com or contact customer service at 403-777-4646.
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