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May 20, 2025 - Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen have signed 2008-born defenceman Ben MacBeath to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
MacBeath's rights were acquired by Calgary in a six piece transaction with the Kelowna Rockets earlier this month. The Calgary Native spent the 2024-25 season with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL where he registered 34 points (4g, 30a) in 53 games in his first season of junior. Prior to that, the 17 year-old played for the Edge School U18 Prep where he put up 29 points in 26 games. MacBeath i... Full Story
May 8, 2025 - Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen selected a total of 11 players at the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft, held online Thursday.
In all, the Hitmen selected six forwards, two defencemen and three goaltenders.
"We're really pleased with the balance we achieved, adding talent up front, on the blue line, and in goal," said Calgary Hitmen Director of Scouting Gary Michalick. "We're excited to bring these players to Calgary and see what they're all about."
"We were able to move up in the prospects draft to select Walker Filewich, ... Full Story
May 7, 2025 - Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen have traded forward Carson Wetsch and a conditional second round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft to the Kelowna Rockets in exchange for 2008-born defenceman Ben MacBeath, a first-round pick in 2027 (Kelowna), second-round pick in 2025 and third-round pick in 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.
"We have seen Carson grow as a player and person as part of the Hitmen organization since he was 15 years old." said Calgary Hitmen Vice President Mike Moore. "He has had a significant impact as a player ... Full Story
May 7, 2025 - Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen have traded 2006-born forward Chase Valliant and 2008-born prospect Easton LaPlante to the Penticton Vees in exchange for a 2027 fourth round pick. This move completes Calgary's requirements for the 2025 WHL Expansion Draft.
"With this trade we are fulfilling our requirements for the expansion draft with the Vees while also recouping a draft pick" said Calgary Hitmen General Manager Garry Davidson. "This process involves giving up two quality hockey players and individuals. We wish Chase a... Full Story
The Calgary Hitmen are a junior hockey team. Based in Calgary, Alberta, they are a member of the Western Hockey League.
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Calgary Hitmen News
- 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
- Hitmen Tie Series in Thrilling 3-2 Overtime Victory - April 17, 2025
- Hitmen Hit Road, Hit Back at Lethbridge - April 16, 2025
- Lethbridge Leads Round Two Series 2-0 - April 12, 2025
- Hurricanes Blank Hitmen in Opening Game - April 11, 2025
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Calgary Hitmen Headlines
- 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)
- FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Calgary's draft options on defence - WHL Calgary Sun (June 6)
- Calgary Hitmen sign defenceman Ben MacBeath - WHL Calgary Sun (May 21)
- In-depth look at the Calgary Flames centre positon - WHL Calgary Sun (May 20)
- Calgary Flames coach Ryan Huska celebrates son's achievement - WHL Calgary Sun (May 9)
- Josh Benjamin drafted by Calgary Hitmen - WHL Swift Current Online (May 9)
- Kelowna Rockets trade 1st round pick, acquire Calgary's captain in multiple deals - WHL Kelowna Capital News (May 8)
- FLAMES MAILBAG: Who are targets in NHL draft, backup plans? - WHL Calgary Sun (April 24)
- Hitmen's upturn campaign ends with crushing Game 7 loss to Hurricanes - WHL Calgary Sun (April 24)
- As Hitmen prepare for Game 7, spotlight is on these playoff warriors - WHL Calgary Sun (April 22)
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