Eight Calgary Hitmen Set to Leave for NHL Training Camps
September 1, 2009 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - Calgary Hitmen General Manager Kelly Kisio announced today eight Hitmen will head to NHL Training Camps this week.
Of the eight players, five are drafted (Kris Foucault, Brandon Kozun, Ian Schultz and Michael Stone). Martin Jones is a free agent signing of the LA Kings while two Hitmen have received free agent tryouts (Rigby Burgart, Ryan Kerr).
Player
NHL Training Camp
Departure Date
Joel Broda
Washington Capitals
September 5
Rigby Burgart
San Jose Sharks
September 4
Kris Foucault
Minnesota Wild
September 3
Martin Jones
Los Angeles Kings
September 4
Ryan Kerr
Washington Capitals
September 5
Brandon Kozun
Los Angeles Kings
September 4
Ian Schultz
St. Louis Blues
September 4
Michael Stone
Phoenix Coyotes
September 5
The above list of players does not include Bostjan Golicic, Tomas Karpov, Alex Plante, Paul Postma and Brett Sonne who are all eligible to return to the Hitmen this season as overagers, but are not expected back after signing pro contracts.
The Hitmen will open their five game pre-season schedule tomorrow night at home against the Red Deer Rebels. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at Centennial Arenas. Tickets are only available for purchase at the door starting at 5:30 p.m.
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