Hitmen Sign Goaltender Eric Tu
September 5, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB-The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club today announced the signing of goaltender Eric Tu to a Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement.
A product of White Rock, BC, Eric Tu was selected by the Hitmen in the second round, 31st overall, in 2023 WHL Prospects Draft for 2008 born players. Tu finished the 2022-23 season with St. George's School U15 Prep, recording a 2.73 GAA and a 0.914 SV%.
"Eric is a prototypical new pro style goalie with incredible athleticism" said Hitmen Director of Hockey Operations Garry Davidson. "He is mature beyond his age, and we are very excited to get Eric into the Hitmen program."
Eric Tu - Goaltender
HOMETOWN: White Rock, BC DOB: October 26, 2008
HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 205 lbs.
CATChES: Left
Regular Season Team League GP GAA SV% SO
2022-23 St. George's School U15 Prep CSSHL U15 18 2.73 0.914 0
2021-22 St. George's School U15 Varsity CSSHLV U15 19 4.13 0.912 0
Tu is eligible to compete for a full-time roster spot in the 2024-25 season.
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