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The Calgary Hitmen are a junior hockey team. Based in Calgary, Alberta, they are a member of the Western Hockey League.

Hitmen Name Axel Hurtig 33rd Captain in Franchise History

October 24, 2025 - Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen have named Axel Hurtig the 33rd captain in franchise history. The Swedish-born defenceman makes history as the first European player to serve as captain of the Calgary Hitmen. Rounding out the club's leadership group are Ethan Moore, Brandon Gorzynski, Hunter Aura, and Harrison Lodewyk, who have each been appointed alternate captains for the 2025-26 season. "Axel has led by example from day one of training camp, leading both on and off the ice." said Calgary Hitmen Head Coach Dustin Fri... Full Story

Winterhawks Surge past Hitmen

October 13, 2025 - Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen wrapped up their three-game homestand Monday afternoon, welcoming the Portland Winterhawks to the Scotiabank Saddledome. It was a close contest, with Calgary coming up just short, falling 3-2. Goaltender Aidan Hesse made his first WHL start, turning aside 26 shots to earn third star of the game. Brandon Gorzynski opened the scoring at the five minute mark of the first period, burying a one-timer off a setup from Landon Amrehin below the goal line. Portland responded later in the frame with... Full Story

Hitmen Double-up on Tigers, 4-2

October 10, 2025 - Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen continued their homestand with a strong 4-2 victory over the Medicine Hat Tigers on Friday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Goaltender Eric Tu delivered a stellar performance, stopping 38 of 40 shots, to propel his team to back-to-back wins. The opening frame saw Calgary strike first as Andrei Molgachev converted a feed from overage forward Harrison Lodewyk to give Calgary a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes. Medicine Hat evened the score midway through the second period with Bryce Pickford ... Full Story

Hitmen Earn 5-2 Victory over Hurricanes

October 5, 2025 - Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen opened a three-game homestand at the Scotiabank Saddledome this afternoon, earning a decisive 5-2 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Lethbridge struck early, just one minute into the game, with Hudson Kibblewhite opening the scoring. Calgary appeared to respond on the power play when Ethan Moore found the back of the net, but the goal was reviewed and waved off due to a hand pass off the faceoff. Calgary responded in the second period, taking over the game with Ben MacBeath starting th... Full Story

• Hitmen Name Axel Hurtig 33rd Captain in Franchise History - October 24, 2025
  
• Winterhawks Surge past Hitmen - October 13, 2025
  
• Hitmen Double-up on Tigers, 4-2 - October 10, 2025
  
• Hitmen Earn 5-2 Victory over Hurricanes - October 5, 2025
  
• Hurricanes Top Hitmen, 7-1 - October 4, 2025
  
• Hitmen Acquire Flames Prospect Theo Stockselius from Seattle - October 3, 2025
  
• Hitmen Double-up on Oil Kings, 6-3 - September 27, 2025
  
• Hurricanes Blank Hitmen, 4-0 - September 20, 2025
  
• Hitmen Win Season Opener, 5-3, Over Hurricanes - September 19, 2025
  
• Hitmen Announce Dustin Friesen as Head Coach - July 25, 2025
  
• Hitmen Announce Regular Season Schedule - July 17, 2025
  
• Hitmen Select Three at CHL Import Draft - July 2, 2025
  
• Kindel Selected 11th Overall by Penguins in 2025 NHL Draft - June 27, 2025
  
• Hitmen Sign Defenceman Ben MacBeath - May 20, 2025
  
• Hitmen Select 11 in WHL Prospects Draft - May 8, 2025
  
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Calgary Hitmen celebrate after the 2022 ENMAX Teddy Bear Toss goal (Candice Ward/Calgary Hitmen)
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League: Western Hockey League
Home: Calgary, Alberta
Website: Calgary Hitmen site
Schedule: Full Calgary Hitmen Schedule Statistics: Full Calgary Hitmen Statistics

Fri., Oct 31		Calgary at Prince Albert	8:00 p.m.
Wed., Oct 29	W	Red Deer 3 at Calgary 4	Final (SO)
Sun., Oct 26	W	Calgary 3 at Edmonton 2	Final
Sat., Oct 25	W	Calgary 2 at Red Deer 1	Final
Sun., Oct 19	W	Spokane 0 at Calgary 5	Final
Fri., Oct 17	L	Calgary 6 at Lethbridge 7	Final (OT)
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• Calgary Roughnecks (NLL) - Calgary, Alberta
  
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• Calgary Surge (CEBL) - Calgary, Alberta
  
• Calgary Wild FC (NSL) - Calgary, Alberta
  
• Calgary Wranglers (AHL) - Calgary, Alberta
  
• Cavalry FC (CPL) - Calgary, Alberta
  

• WHL: Hitmen hold off Rebels with 4-3 shootout victory - WHL TSN (October 30)
  
• Does Hitmen's Axel Hurtig have future on Flames blue line? - WHL Calgary Sun (October 30)
  
• Red Deer native Kohen Lodge makes Rebels debut - WHL Red Deer Advocate (October 26)
  
• Axel Hurtig makes history as Calgary Hitmen's first European captain - WHL Calgary Sun (October 25)
  
• Silvertips trade for goaltending depth - WHL Everett Herald (October 20)
  
• Calgary import Andrei Molgachev records hat trick, Spokane Chiefs blanked by Hitmen 5-0 - WHL Spokane Spokesman-Review (October 20)
  
• Top line leads Winterhawks to 3-2 win in Calgary - WHL Portland Oregonian (October 14)
  
• WHL roundup: Lafreniere scores in OT as Blazers beat Pats - WHL TSN (October 14)
  
• WHL roundup: Ty Halaburda powers Vancouver Giants past Moose Jaw Warriors - WHL TSN (October 6)
  
• WHL's Calgary Hitmen swing trade for Flames prospect - WHL Calgary Sun (October 5)
  
• WHL's Calgary Hitmen swing trade for Flames prospect - WHL Calgary Sun (October 4)
  
• WHL's Calgary Hitmen swing trade for Flames prospect - WHL Calgary Sun (October 4)
  
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