Hitmen Open 2015-16 WHL Regular Season this Weekend
September 24, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen will open their 21st Western Hockey League season this weekend with a home-and-home series against the Kootenay ICE beginning Friday in Cranbrook.
The rematch goes Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in the Adrenalin Source For Sports Home Opener. Game time is 7:00 p.m. with fans encouraged to be in their seats early for a special pre-game ceremony that will include the introduction of the 2015-16 Hitmen team.
Don't forget to buy 50-50 tickets at the game! Due to an unclaimed 50-50 prize from last season, the RE/MAX 50-50 jackpot will begin at $14,825, with one lucky Hitmen fan guaranteed to take home at least $7,412.50. The jackpot will grow with every ticket sold.
Fans will also have a chance to buy a piece of franchise history on Saturday night as all white and black game-worn and game-issued jerseys from the 2014-15 Hitmen season will be sold. The silent auction will be held on the concourse by section 226. All bids will close when the puck drops at the start of the third period. Each game-worn and game-issued jersey is accompanied by a letter of authenticity.
After the game, Hitmen forward and Calgary Flames prospect Pavel Karnaukhov will be signing autographs at the Booster Club table located on the concourse by section 212.
Calgary Hitmen season tickets for the 2015-16 WHL campaign are still available. For more information on ticket packages and the exclusive privileges offered to Hitmen season seat members such as the flexible ticket exchange program, visit HitmenHockey.com or contact customer service at 403-777-4646.
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