What league does Calgary Hitmen play in?

Calgary Hitmen play in the WHL.

When was Calgary Hitmen founded?

Calgary Hitmen was founded in 1995 in Calgary, AB, CAN, Canada.

Where is Calgary Hitmen based?

Calgary Hitmen is based in Calgary, AB, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Calgary Hitmen?

The head coach of Calgary Hitmen is Dallas Ferguson.

What arena does Calgary Hitmen play in?

Calgary Hitmen play their home games at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, CAN.

Who is the general manager of Calgary Hitmen?

The general manager of Calgary Hitmen is Jeff Chynoweth.

What are the team colors of Calgary Hitmen?

The team colors of Calgary Hitmen are Red + Brown + Black + White.

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2017-2018 Season

Calgary Hitmen were 24-37-11 in the 2017-18 WHL season with 59 points, 5th in the Eastern Conference: Central Division and 20th overall.

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2017-2018 Calgary Hitmen Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#33	Matthew Armitage (G)	26	1999	Creston, BC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#31	Nick Schneider (G)	29	1997	Leduc, AB, CAN	6'2"	170	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#2	Jake Bean (D)"A"	28	1998	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	192	L
	#7	Drea Esposito (D)	26	2000	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'4"	190	R
	#9	Devan Klassen (D)	25	2001	Crooked Creek, AB, CAN	6'2"	209	R
	#2	Dakota Krebs (D)	27	1999	Okotoks, AB, CAN	6'4"	205	R
	#3	Jakob LaPointe (D)	28	1998	Leduc, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#27	Jameson Murray (D)	27	1999	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'4"	194	R
	#6	Luke Prokop (D)	24	2002	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'6"	220	R
	#28	Brady Reagan (D)	29	1997	High River, AB, CAN	6'3"	214	R
	#3	Dom Schmiemann (D)	27	1999	Wilcox, SK, CAN	6'4"	198	L
	#4	Layne Toder (D)	26	2000	Elkhorn, MB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#5	Jackson van de Leest (D)	25	2001	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'7"	238	L
	#29	Andrew Viggars (D)	26	2000	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	190	L
	#8	Vladislav Yeryomenko (D)	27	1999	Vitebsk, BLR	6'0"	198	R
	#9	Yegor Zamula (D)	26	2000	Chelyabinsk, RUS	6'3"	201	L
FORWARDS
	#21	Bryce Bader (RW)	25	2001	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	R
	#17	Hunter Campbell (RW)	25	2001	Everett, WA, USA	6'2"	194	R
	#11	Conner Chaulk (C)"A"	29	1997	Regina, SK, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#24	Luke Coleman (LW)	28	1998	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#14	Lucas Cullen (C)	27	1999	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'9"	176	R
	#19	Carson Focht (C)	26	2000	Regina, SK, CAN	6'1"	181	L
	#26	Andrew Fyten (C)	27	1998	Sundre, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#21	Matteo Gennaro (C/LW)"A"	29	1997	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'3"	201	L
	#19	Andrei Grishakov (LW)	27	1999	Chelyabinsk, RUS	6'2"	185	R
	#22	Justyn Gurney (LW)	25	2000	Delta, BC, CAN	6'2"	194	L
	#23	Zach Huber (C)	26	2000	Millarville, AB, CAN	6'0"	192	R
	#12	Mark Kastelic (C/RW)"A"	27	1999	Phoenix, AZ, USA	6'4"	234	R
	#14	Ryder Korczak (C/RW)	23	2002	Yorkton, SK, CAN	5'11"	176	R
	#16	Jake Kryski (LW/C)	28	1998	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	#11	Beck Malenstyn (LW/RW)	28	1998	White Rock, BC, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#15	Tristen Nielsen (W/C)	26	2000	Fort St. John, BC, CAN	5'10"	192	L
	#18	Riley Stotts (C/LW)	26	2000	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#10	Jakob Stukel (LW)	29	1997	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#28	Orca Wiesblatt (RW/LW)		2000	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#25	Cael Zimmerman (C)	25	2001	Humboldt, SK, CAN	5'11"	181	L

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2017-2018 Calgary Hitmen Staff

Head CoachDallas Ferguson
Asst. CoachTrent Cassan
Asst. CoachJoel Otto
Goaltending CoachJason LaBarbera
General ManagerJeff Chynoweth
CEOKen King
Dir. of Player PersonnelDallas Thompson
Equipment ManagerDarien Engelhardt
Franchise OwnerN. Murray Edwards
Franchise OwnerAlvin G. Libin
Franchise OwnerAllan P. Markin
Franchise OwnerJeffrey J. McCaig
Franchise OwnerClay Riddell
Head Athletic TherapistKyle Vouriot
PresidentKen King
ScoutPeter Dubbeldam

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2017-2018 Calgary Hitmen Demographics

Calgary Hitmen Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + Brown + Black + White
Town: Calgary, AB, CAN Map
Founded: 1995

2017-2018 Calgary Hitmen Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players
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2 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Calgary Hitmen: 2 738 GP
AHL: 10 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
10/04/2026 08:00 PM UTC	Calgary Hitmen	Regina Pats	-	WHL
10/04/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Lethbridge Hurricanes	Calgary Hitmen	-	WHL
09/26/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Calgary Hitmen	Edmonton Oil Kings	-	WHL
09/20/2026 10:00 PM UTC	Edmonton Oil Kings	Calgary Hitmen	-	WHL
09/19/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Calgary Hitmen	Red Deer Rebels	3 - 2 (SO)	WHL

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Latest Transactions

09/19/2026

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Teague McGlynn (F)

Joining fromStillwater High

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09/18/2026

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Charles Kresl (F)

Joining fromBismarck Bobcats

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09/15/2026

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Donagh Esler-Twiss (G)

Joining fromShawnigan Lake School U18 Prep

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09/14/2026

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Kaden Meyer (D)

Leaving forRed Deer Rebels

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09/12/2026

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Maden Simard (D)

Joining fromSelkirk Steelers

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08/22/2026

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Julien Maze (F)

Leaving forQuinnipiac Univ.

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08/12/2026

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Artyom Katsuro (F)

Joining fromCSKA Moskva U18

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07/31/2026

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Jakub Seidl (D)

Leaving forBílí Tygři Liberec

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Calgary Hitmen History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WHL	1	1	0	-	-	0	3	2	2	2	3	-
2025-2026	WHL	68	38	21	-	-	9	248	221	85	1.25	3	Conference SF loss
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

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

#20 Brad Moran (F)

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Matteo Gennaro (F)	2026-2027	ECDC Memmingen Indians	DEL 2	2	3	4	7	2
2.	Yegor Zamula (D)	2026-2027	CSKA Moskva	KHL	6	1	6	7	2
3.	Chase Valliant (F)	2026-2027	Coquitlam Express	BCHL	2	6	0	6	2
4.	Anton Astashevich (F)	2026-2027	Aviator Baranovichi	-	6	3	1	4	6
5.	Victor Rask (F)	2026-2027	SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers	NL	3	2	2	4	2
6.	Radel Fazleyev (F)	2026-2027	Khimik Novopolotsk	-	6	2	2	4	0
7.	Pavel Karnaukhov (F)	2026-2027	CSKA Moskva	KHL	6	1	3	4	0
8.	Brooks Macek (F)	2026-2027	Adler Mannheim	Champions HL	4	0	4	4	0
9.	Anton Astashevich (F)	2026-2027	Aviator Baranovichi	Belarus	4	2	1	3	6
10.	Jakob Stukel (F)	2026-2027	EHC Basel	SL	2	1	2	3	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	17.70
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	18.56
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	18.97
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	18.53
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	18.92

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brad Moran (F)	357	204	246	450
2.	Pavel Brendl (F)	178	172	148	320
3.	Matt Kinch (D)	320	63	243	306
4.	Brandon Kozun (F)	217	92	178	270
5.	Oliver Tulk (F)	262	111	148	259

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brad Moran (F)	357	204	246	450
2.	Pavel Brendl (F)	178	172	148	320
3.	Mark Kastelic (F)	321	126	109	235
4.	Boris Protsenko (F)	208	121	108	229
5.	Oliver Tulk (F)	262	111	148	259

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brad Moran (F)	357	204	246	450
2.	Matt Kinch (D)	320	63	243	306
3.	Brandon Kozun (F)	217	92	178	270
4.	Kris Beech (F)	240	91	165	256
5.	Kenton Smith (D)	334	43	150	193

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Mike Egener (D)	224	6	37	704
2.	Ryan Shannon (D)	272	6	52	650
3.	Ryan Andres (F)	146	19	33	584
4.	Curtis Rich (D)	210	7	42	529
5.	Sean McAslan (F)	289	56	139	469

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brad Moran (F)	357	204	246	450
2.	Kenton Smith (D)	334	43	150	193
3.	Steven Covington (F)	327	34	66	100
4.	Mark Kastelic (F)	321	126	109	235
5.	Matt Kinch (D)	320	63	243	306

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Pavel Brendl (F)	178	172	320	1.80
2.	Tyler Beechey (F)	67	44	97	1.45
3.	Brad Mehalko (F)	55	26	75	1.36
4.	Derek Wood (F)	27	18	36	1.33
5.	Kyle Olson (F)	14	8	18	1.29

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Pavel Brendl (F)	1998-1999	68	73	134
2.	Brad Moran (F)	1999-2000	72	48	120
3.	Brad Moran (F)	1998-1999	71	60	118
4.	Pavel Brendl (F)	1999-2000	61	59	111
5.	Brandon Kozun (F)	2008-2009	72	40	108

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Pavel Brendl (F)	1998-1999	68	73	134
2.	Brad Moran (F)	1998-1999	71	60	118
3.	Pavel Brendl (F)	1999-2000	61	59	111
4.	Brad Moran (F)	1997-1998	72	53	102
5.	Brad Moran (F)	1999-2000	72	48	120

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Brandon Kozun (F)	2009-2010	65	75	107
2.	Brad Moran (F)	1999-2000	72	72	120
3.	Matt Kinch (D)	1998-1999	68	69	83
4.	Brandon Kozun (F)	2008-2009	72	68	108
5.	Matt Kinch (D)	2000-2001	70	66	84

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Ryan Andres (F)	1997-1998	67	17	303
2.	Ray Schultz (D)	1995-1996	66	20	282
3.	Robin Gomez (F)	2000-2001	65	20	253
4.	Ryan Shannon (D)	1998-1999	67	16	252
5.	Wes Rypien (F)	2001-2002	63	8	249

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
2	#36	Owen Ryan (G)	05/18/2011	White Bear Lake, MN, USA	6'3"	181 lbs
2	#43	Easton Mattersdorfer (F)	01/16/2011	-	-	-
3	#53	Charlie Fox (F)	03/24/2011	Austin, TX, USA	6'2"	179 lbs
5	#96	Koen Braunberger (F)	07/07/2011	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'9"	146 lbs
5	#104	Nash Tomchuk (D)	08/03/2011	Regina, SK, CAN	5'8"	159 lbs
6	#131	Stephen Belde (D)	03/04/2011	Lake Elmo, MN, USA	5'10"	-
7	#155	Joey Stewart (F)	02/27/2011	Shakopee, MN, USA	5'8"	150 lbs
8	#177	Theodore Kim (F)	04/27/2011	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'9"	141 lbs
9	#200	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
10	#223	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
11	#246	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#269	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#292	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2025
2	#35	Walker Filewich (F)	01/08/2010	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'1"	154 lbs
3	#64	Kael Scott (F)	03/24/2010	Bonnyville, AB, CAN	6'0"	185 lbs
4	#86	Donagh Esler-Twiss (G)	01/18/2010	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'4"	161 lbs
6	#126	Benjamin Sorenson (D)	01/02/2010	Minnetonka, MN, USA	6'1"	154 lbs
6	#132	Trace Stephen (F)	11/19/2010	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	159 lbs
6	#136	Trey Knudson (D)	04/30/2010	Thornton, CO, USA	6'1"	170 lbs
7	#159	Brayden Tucker (F)	06/29/2010	-	5'9"	154 lbs
8	#182	Jett Stone (F)	09/03/2010	-	-	-
9	#205	Kaeden Plewes (F)	06/17/2010	-	-	-
10	#223	Josh Benjamin (G)	03/11/2010	Gull Lake, SK, CAN	6'0"	150 lbs
10	#228	Jack Urtel (G)	04/12/2010	-	6'4"	170 lbs
2024
1	#6	Calder Hamilton (D)	03/08/2009	Martensville, SK, CAN	5'10"	152 lbs
2	#28	Antonio Correia (F)	04/14/2009	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'8"	161 lbs
2	#29	Kale McCann (D)	10/15/2009	Cochrane, AB, CAN	6'1"	181 lbs
2	#43	Shaun Hildebrandt (F)	06/15/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	181 lbs
4	#72	Adam Halat (F)	04/13/2009	Chestermere, AB, CAN	5'8"	161 lbs
4	#73	Jack Poole (F)	02/03/2009	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'3"	190 lbs
5	#91	Connor Feeney (D)	03/17/2009	Prince George, BC, CAN	5'7"	161 lbs
5	#95	Dominik Silbernagel (F)	03/03/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	176 lbs
6	#117	Nathan Gardiner (F)	05/06/2009	Gainsborough, SK, CAN	5'8"	150 lbs
7	#139	Kaleb Page (G)	11/26/2009	Whitewood, SK, CAN	6'1"	159 lbs
8	#161	Dawson Gamble (F)	11/16/2009	Beardy's Okemasis First Nation, SK, CAN	6'0"	174 lbs
9	#178	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
10	#205	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
11	#227	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#249	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#271	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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