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1996-1997
1996-1997 Calgary Hitmen Roster
| # | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #33 |  | 48 | 1977 | Duncan, BC, CAN | 5'11" | 161 | L | ||
| 48 | 1977 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 5'10" | 165 | - | |||
| #33 | | 48 | 1977 | Grande Prairie, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 201 | L | ||
| 45 | 1980 | St. Albert, AB, CAN | 5'10" | 179 | L | |||
| 47 | 1978 | Sylvan Lake, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 181 | R | |||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #4 | | 47 | 1979 | Red Deer, AB, CAN | - | - | L | ||
| #19 | | 47 | 1978 | Surrey, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 209 | R | ||
| #14 | | 47 | 1978 | Kamloops, BC, CAN | 6'1" | 181 | L | ||
| #2 | | 45 | 1980 | Red Deer, AB, CAN | 5'11" | 187 | L | ||
| 47 | 1979 | Lundar, MB, CAN | 6'1" | 181 | L | |||
| #23 | | 47 | 1978 | North Vancouver, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 194 | R | ||
| #22 | | 46 | 1979 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 6'4" | 201 | L | ||
| 46 | 1980 | - | - | - | ||||
| #6 |  | 44 | 1981 | Bladworth, SK, CAN | 6'4" | 187 | L | ||
| #3 | | 49 | 1976 | Red Deer, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 216 | L | ||
| #6 | | 48 | 1978 | Leduc, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 216 | L | ||
| #5 | | 46 | 1979 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 5'11" | 176 | L | ||
| 47 | 1978 | Glaslyn, SK, CAN | 5'10" | 170 | R | |||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #23 | | 46 | 1979 | Macnutt, SK, CAN | 6'0" | 209 | R | ||
| #15 | | 45 | 1981 | Salmon Arm, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 212 | L | ||
| #26 | | 47 | 1978 | Regina, SK, CAN | 6'1" | 196 | L | ||
| #12 | | 46 | 1979 | Kelowna, BC, CAN | 5'9" | 181 | R | ||
| #17 | | 47 | 1979 | Vauxhall, AB, CAN | 6'0" | 203 | L | ||
| #9 | | 45 | 1980 | Kamsack, SK, CAN | 6'1" | 216 | L | ||
| #21 | | 47 | 1978 | Golden, BC, CAN | 6'4" | 218 | L | ||
| #12 |  | 48 | 1978 | Elk River, MN, USA | 5'10" | 181 | L | ||
| #11 | | 47 | 1978 | Ardrossan, AB, CAN | 6'0" | 207 | L | ||
| #11 | | 46 | 1980 | Okotoks, AB, CAN | 6'0" | 192 | R | ||
| #7 | | 48 | 1977 | Lipton, SK, CAN | 6'1" | 190 | L | ||
| #20 | | 46 | 1979 | Abbotsford, BC, CAN | 5'11" | 185 | L | ||
| #10 | | 45 | 1980 | Moshi, TNZ | 6'2" | 203 | R | ||
| 46 | 1979 | Pincher Creek, AB, CAN | 5'10" | 165 | L | |||
| #16 |  | 47 | 1978 | Kyiv, UKR | 6'0" | 192 | R | ||
| #15 |  | 48 | 1978 | Litvinov, CZE | 5'11" | 194 | L | ||
| #24 | | 49 | 1976 | Spruce Grove, AB, CAN | 6'3" | 209 | L | ||
| #27 | | 49 | 1976 | McBride, BC, CAN | 6'1" | 205 | R | ||
| #21 | | 46 | 1979 | Nelson, BC, CAN | 6'2" | 214 | L | ||
| #25 | | 47 | 1979 | Vernon, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 209 | R | ||
| #9 | | 49 | 1977 | Colonsay, SK, CAN | 6'1" | 190 | L | ||
| 46 | 1979 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 196 | L | |||
| #18 | | 46 | 1979 | Chilliwack, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 201 | L | ||
| #23 | | 50 | 1976 | Burnaby, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 194 | R | ||
| 46 | 1979 | North Battleford, SK, CAN | 5'10" | 174 | L | |||
1996-1997 Calgary Hitmen Staff
- Head CoachDean Clark
- Dir. of ScoutingPaul Charles
- Equipment ManagerScott Boggs
- Franchise OwnerTheoren Fleury
- Franchise OwnerBret Hart
- Franchise OwnerCraig Heisinger
- Franchise OwnerGraham James
- Franchise OwnerJoe Sakic
- Interim Head CoachJim Currie
- ScoutBrad Whelen
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
Calgary Hitmen Facts
- Plays in
- Western Hockey League
- Team Colors
- Red + Brown + Black + White
- Town
- Calgary, AB, CAN
Map - Founded
- 1995
1996-1997 Calgary Hitmen Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 40 players
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- Experience
- Calgary Hitmen: 2 078 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Scotiabank Saddledome
- Location
- Calgary, AB, CAN
- Capacity
- 19 289
- Construction Year
- 1983
Calgary Hitmen Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2026 02:00 AM UTC |  Calgary Hitmen |  Edmonton Oil Kings | - | WHL |
| 02/12/2026 02:00 AM UTC | Calgary Hitmen |  Swift Current Broncos | - | WHL |
| 02/08/2026 12:00 AM UTC |  Regina Pats | Calgary Hitmen | 3 - 4 | WHL |
| 02/07/2026 01:00 AM UTC |  Brandon Wheat Kings | Calgary Hitmen | 4 - 5 | WHL |
| 02/05/2026 01:00 AM UTC |  Prince Albert Raiders | Calgary Hitmen | 4 - 5 (OT 63:25) | WHL |
Latest Transactions
01/25/2026
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01/08/2026
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Leaving forPrince George Cougars
01/07/2026
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Joining fromEverett Silvertips
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Leaving forWenatchee Wild
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Joining fromWenatchee Wild
12/15/2025
Calgary Hitmen History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | WHL | 49 | 29 | 13 | - | - | 7 | 189 | 150 | 65 | 1.33 | 3 | -  |
| 2024-2025 | WHL | 68 | 45 | 17 | - | - | 6 | 266 | 183 | 96 | 1.41 | 2 | Conference SF loss |
| 2023-2024 | WHL | 68 | 28 | 31 | - | - | 9 | 250 | 255 | 65 | 0.96 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2022-2023 | WHL | 68 | 31 | 29 | - | - | 8 | 220 | 224 | 70 | 1.03 | 3 | First round loss |
| 2021-2022 | WHL | 68 | 25 | 34 | - | - | 9 | 183 | 229 | 59 | 0.87 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2020-2021 | WHL | 21 | 10 | 8 | - | - | 3 | 72 | 79 | 23 | 1.1 | 3 | No playoffs held |
| 2019-2020 | WHL | 64 | 35 | 24 | - | - | 5 | 219 | 201 | 75 | 1.17 | 4 | Playoffs Cancelled |
| 2018-2019 | WHL | 68 | 36 | 26 | - | - | 6 | 255 | 240 | 78 | 1.15 | 3 | Division Final loss |
| 2017-2018 | WHL | 72 | 24 | 37 | - | - | 11 | 226 | 276 | 59 | 0.82 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2016-2017 | WHL | 72 | 30 | 32 | - | - | 10 | 215 | 282 | 70 | 0.97 | 4 | Conference QF loss |
| 2015-2016 | WHL | 72 | 42 | 26 | - | - | 4 | 246 | 219 | 88 | 1.22 | 3 | Conference QF loss |
| 2014-2015 | WHL | 72 | 45 | 22 | - | - | 5 | 289 | 203 | 95 | 1.32 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
| 2013-2014 | WHL | 72 | 48 | 17 | - | - | 7 | 287 | 207 | 103 | 1.43 | 2 | Conference QF loss |
| 2012-2013 | WHL | 72 | 46 | 21 | - | - | 5 | 266 | 204 | 97 | 1.35 | 2 | Conference Final loss |
| 2011-2012 | WHL | 72 | 44 | 25 | - | - | 3 | 273 | 221 | 91 | 1.26 | 2 | Conference QF loss |
| 2010-2011 | WHL | 72 | 20 | 47 | 2 | - | 3 | 171 | 271 | 45 | 0.63 | 6 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2009-2010 | WHL | 72 | 52 | 17 | - | - | 3 | 269 | 177 | 107 | 1.49 | 1 | Champion |
| 2008-2009 | WHL | 72 | 59 | 9 | - | - | 4 | 330 | 159 | 122 | 1.69 | 1 | Final loss |
| 2007-2008 | WHL | 72 | 47 | 20 | - | - | 5 | 259 | 166 | 99 | 1.38 | 4 | Conference Final loss |
| 2006-2007 | WHL | 72 | 39 | 26 | - | - | 7 | 251 | 205 | 85 | 1.18 | 9 | Conference Final loss |
| 2005-2006 | WHL | 72 | 47 | 18 | - | - | 7 | 195 | 155 | 101 | 1.4 | 2 | Conference SF loss |
| 2004-2005 | WHL | 72 | 34 | 23 | 9 | - | 6 | 200 | 183 | 83 | 1.15 | 8 | Conference SF loss |
| 2003-2004 | WHL | 72 | 34 | 24 | 8 | - | 6 | 220 | 187 | 82 | 1.14 | 6 | Conference QF loss |
| 2002-2003 | WHL | 72 | 27 | 36 | 7 | - | 2 | 240 | 260 | 63 | 0.88 | 12 | Conference QF loss |
| 2001-2002 | WHL | 72 | 33 | 33 | 5 | - | 1 | 271 | 281 | 72 | 1 | 12 | Conference QF loss |
| 2000-2001 | WHL | 72 | 37 | 27 | 5 | - | 3 | 284 | 250 | 82 | 1.14 | 6 | Conference SF loss |
| 1999-2000 | WHL | 72 | 58 | 10 | 2 | - | 2 | 313 | 182 | 120 | 1.67 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
| 1998-1999 | WHL | 72 | 51 | 13 | 8 | - | - | 319 | 187 | 110 | 1.53 | 1 | Champion |
| 1997-1998 | WHL | 72 | 40 | 28 | 4 | - | - | 265 | 232 | 84 | 1.17 | 7 | Conference Final loss |
| 1996-1997 | WHL | 72 | 15 | 53 | 4 | - | - | 199 | 360 | 34 | 0.47 | 17 | Did not make playoffs |
Calgary Hitmen Tournament Statistics
| season | tournament | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-2010 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 12 | 11 | 4 | 1.33 | 2 | Semifinal loss |
| 1998-1999 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1.33 | 1 | Final loss |
Calgary Hitmen Retired Numbers
Calgary Hitmen Stars And Cult Players
- Brad Moran (F)
- Kenton Smith (D)
- Brad Stuart (D)
- Chris Nielsen (F)
- Matt Kinch (D)
Anders Lövdahl (F)- Kris Beech (F)
- Pavel Brendl (F)
- Fredrik Sjöström (F)
- Brandon Segal (F)
- Johnny Boychuk (D)
- Ryan Getzlaf (F)
- Andrew Ladd (F)
- Jeff Schultz (D)
- Justin Pogge (G)
- Fredrik Pettersson (F)
- Robin Figren (F)
- Ryan White (F)
- Karl Alzner (D)
- Martin Jones (G)
- Brandon Kozun (F)
- Michael Stone (D)
- Cody Sylvester (F)
- Travis Sanheim (D)
- Jake Virtanen (F)
- Jake Bean (D)
- Mark Kastelic (F)
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
Regular Season
