Training Camp Day Three Recap
Published on August 26, 2018 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen 2018 Training Camp continued Sunday with four skill sessions and two games at the Kyle Stuart Memorial Arena at Edge School. Below is the scoring summary of the two contests.
Main Camp Game: Team Ladd 4 Team Getzlaf 3 Connor Brock and Tristen Nielsen both recorded a goal and two assists to lead Team Ladd with Ryder Korczak and Mark Kastelic adding singles for the victors. Luke Coleman chipped in a pair of assists with goaltender Carl Stankowski also turning in a strong performance for Team Ladd stopping 11 of 12 shots in 16 minutes of work. Team Getzlaf received goals from Cael Zimmerman, Ryan Shostak and Bryce Bader.
Rookie Camp Game: Team Stone 5 Team Moran 2 Jackson Bzeta guided Team Stone with a goal and an assist while Zac Funk on a penalty shot, Rory Neill, Rhys Bentham and Brandon McCartney rounded out the scoring. Tristan Zandee and Cam Newson replied for Team Moran.
Day 4 of the five-day camp continues tomorrow, Monday, August 27, with a 3-on-3 Main Camp tournament followed by a Young Guns contest, showcasing the top 15 and 16-year-olds at 1:00 p.m.
The annual Intrasquad Game will once again act as the conclusion of camp on Tuesday, August 28, with a 12:00 p.m. puck drop.
All on-ice sessions are free and open to the public.
Calgary Hitmen 2018 Training Camp Schedule
Monday, August 27 Kyle Stuart Memorial Arena at Edge School
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Main Camp 3-on-3 Tournament
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Player Interviews
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Young Guns Game (Top 15/16 year olds)
3:15 - 4:45 p.m. Player Interviews
Tuesday, August 28 Kyle Stuart Memorial Arena at Edge School
12:00 - 2:30 p.m. Intrasquad Game - Team Black vs. Team White 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. Player Interviews
Note: Ice sessions are subject to change. Media will be notified accordingly. Rosters are available at the arena.
Calgary opens the 2018 Western Hockey League pre-season at the Red Deer Tournament against the Kootenay ICE on Friday, August 31. The six-game schedule is highlighted by two local home dates including a charity game on Saturday, September 8 at the Carstairs Memorial Complex against the Edmonton Oil Kings. Puck drops at 7:08 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and will be available for purchase at the door or at the Carstairs Memorial Complex arena office beginning Monday, August 27. There will also be a special jersey auction and volunteers selling 50-50 tickets with all proceeds going to STARS Air Ambulance.
The Hitmen will then host the Kootenay ICE at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, September 15. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Starting at $7.99 for adults and $4.99 for children (plus convenience fees), tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office.
The 68-game regular season schedule begins on the road in Cranbrook against the Kootenay ICE on Saturday, September 22. The Hitmen home opening weekend begins on Saturday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. against the Edmonton Oil Kings. Calgary returns to Scotiabank Saddledome ice the next day in a Sunday matinee, September 30, against the Red Deer Rebels. Game time is 4:00 p.m.
The 2018-19 Hitmen Hockey Pass is on sale now and includes 34 game tickets to be used anytime, in any combination. Pass holders also receive a $50 Scotiabank Saddledome gift card and a complimentary ticket to a select Flames, Roughnecks or Stampeders game. Passes start at less than $7 per ticket for kids and under $15 for adults.
Also available is the 10-game Hitmen Flex Pack to be used for any game, in any combination. Kids tickets are $10 per game, adults $20. Applicable fees and taxes apply. Visit HitmenHockey.com to score yours today!
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