Hitmen Gear up for Busy Weekend
January 21, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen will kick off a busy weekend of back-to-back home games when they host the Moose Jaw Warriors on Friday, Jan. 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Tomorrow, the Hitmen, in partnership with Cardel Homes and Hockey Calgary, will celebrate minor hockey as teams from across the city will fill the 'Dome for Cardel Homes Minor Hockey Night. All minor hockey players are encouraged to show their team pride by wearing their minor hockey jerseys to the game for a chance to win great prizes.
The Hitmen will then welcome the Swift Current Broncos on Saturday, Jan. 23. Prior to the 7:00 p.m. puck drop, a ceremony will be held to honour the four Hitmen who represented their home countries on the international stage this season. Jake Bean and Beck Malenstyn both played with Team Canada at the 2015 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup while Radel Fazleev (Team Russia) and Travis Sanheim (Team Canada) skated at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. All four players will be signing autographs following the game at the Hitmen Booster Club table located behind section 212 on the concourse.
Saturday's game launches the fourth annual Pucks for Paws presented by Web Consulting Ltd. This campaign raises awareness and directs funds to Four Feet Companion Foundation, Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) and Southwood Veterinary Hospital. Among the in-game highlights, fans will have an opportunity to meet dogs available for adoption at the AARCS display on the concourse and a portion of the RE/MAX 50-50 proceeds will support the initiative. In addition, the Calgary Hitmen Foundation and Web Consulting Ltd. have announced they will each contribute $10 to the program for every point collected by the Sanheim twins this regular season. To date, Taylor and Travis have scored a combined 48 points to bring the current donation value to just shy of $1,000.
Hitmen single game day tickets are available at Ticketmaster and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office. Order online at HitmenHockey.com or by phone at 1-855-985-5000. For more ticket information, contact customer service at 403-777-4646.
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