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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 Announce Dustin Friesen as Head Coach

July 25, 2025 - Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen are proud to announce Dustin Freisen as the 12th head coach in franchise history. In addition, the Hitmen have named Alumnus Brad Moran and Dakota Krebs as Assistant Coaches. "We are excited to welcome Dustin as our new head coach," said General Manager Garry Davidson. "He is a proven winner at every level in his playing career and has had a direct impact on championship teams in the past two seasons." "He has a passion to develop players and to create a strong culture. We know he will ... Full Story

Hitmen Announce Regular Season Schedule

July 17, 2025 - Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen have announced their 2025-26 Western Hockey League regular season schedule. Calgary will launch their campaign with a home-and-home series against the Lethbridge Hurricanes, starting on Friday, September 19 at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena. The set then shifts to Calgary as the Hitmen host their home opener the following night on Saturday, September 20 at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. MT. Calgary's season opens with the 2025 Training Camp taking place in l... Full Story

Hitmen Select Three at CHL Import Draft

July 2, 2025 - Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen have made of three selections in the 2025 CHL Import Draft: forwards Andrey Molgachyov and Maxim Dyatchin, and defenceman Teodor Vapenik. Calgary moved up the draft order through a trade with the Swift Current Broncos, acquiring the 28th overall pick. With that selection, Calgary selected Russian forward Andrey Molgachyov, a dynamic offensive talent who recorded an impressive 153 points (84g, 69a) in 63 games with Little Caesars 16U AAA. In the second round (120th overall), Calgary sele... Full Story

Kindel Selected 11th Overall by Penguins in 2025 NHL Draft

June 27, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA - The Calgary Hitmen are proud to announce forward Ben Kindel has been drafted 11th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Kindel was drafted by Calgary in the 2022 WHL Prospects draft selected in the second round, 43rd overall. He had an impressive rookie season with the Hitmen finishing third in team scoring with 60 points (15g, 45a) in 68 games in the 2023-24 season. The product of Coquitlam BC is coming off career high season with 99 points (35g, 64a) in 65 games. The forward b... Full Story

• 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
  
• Hitmen Acquire Ben MacBeath and Three Draft Picks in Exchange for Carson Wetsch - May 7, 2025
  
• Hitmen Trade Valliant and LaPlante to Penticton Vees - May 7, 2025
  
• Hitmen Named WHL Scholastic Team of the Year - April 25, 2025
  
• Hitmen Eliminated from WHL Playoffs in Game 7 - April 24, 2025
  
• Hitmen Host Hurricanes for Game Seven Wednesday - April 21, 2025
  
• Hurricanes Force Game 7 With 5-1 Win Over Hitmen - April 20, 2025
  
• Hitmen Edge Hurricanes, 6-5 - April 19, 2025
  
• Hitmen Release Game Seven Date - April 17, 2025
  
• Hitmen Sign Forward Aidan Park - April 17, 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

Wed., Apr 23	L	Lethbridge 3 at Calgary 1 (Playoff Gm. 7)	Final
Sat., Apr 19	L	Calgary 1 at Lethbridge 5 (Playoff Gm. 6)	Final
Fri., Apr 18	W	Lethbridge 5 at Calgary 6 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final (OT)
Wed., Apr 16	W	Calgary 3 at Lethbridge 2 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final (OT)
Tue., Apr 15	W	Calgary 5 at Lethbridge 3 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sat., Apr 12	L	Lethbridge 2 at Calgary 1 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
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• Meet WHL's new Calgary Hitmen staff, led by head coach Dustin Friesen - WHL Calgary Sun (July 29)
  
• Former Broncos captain new Calgary Hitmen coach - WHL Swift Current Online (July 29)
  
• Hitmen name Dustin Friesen 12th head coach in franchise history - WHL Calgary Sun (July 26)
  
• Is Brett Sutter a rising star in coaching ranks? The Flames believe so - WHL Calgary Sun (July 21)
  
• Calgary Hitmen unveil 2025-26 schedule; home opener set for Sept. 20 - WHL Calgary Sun (July 18)
  
• Calgary Hitmen lose head coach to NHL's Edmonton Oilers - WHL Calgary Sun (July 14)
  
• Calgary, Lethbridge to host 2025 CHL USA Prospect Challenge - WHL TSN (June 28)
  
• Calgary stars Ben Kindel, Jackson Smith chosen 11th, 14th in NHL Draft - WHL Calgary Sun (June 28)
  
• Flames draft-week primer: Picks, history, potential targets - WHL Calgary Sun (June 23)
  
• FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Potential draft targets at goalie position - WHL Calgary Sun (June 13)
  
• Changemaker Brent Dodginghorse honoured for positive impact on hockey - WHL Calgary Sun (June 11)
  
• Brent Dodginghorse wins NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award - WHL Calgary Sun (June 10)
  
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