Monday 9 April 2012

Four Hitmen catch NHL eye

NHL Central Scouting has released its final rankings leading up to June's NHL Entry Draft.  Four members of the Calgary Hitmen, three players and a goalie, have caught the attention of scouts.

North American Skaters Final Rankings
#64 HELGESEN, KENTON CALGARY WHL 6' 3.0" 186 D
#135 RISSLING, JAYNEN CALGARY WHL 6' 4.0" 223 D
#181 BRASSART, BRADY CALGARY WHL 6' 1.25" 189 RW

North American Goalies Final Rankings
#13 DRIEDGER, CHRIS CALGARY WHL 6' 2.75" 187

The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be held at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from June 22nd to 23rd

Monday 2 April 2012

Post series thoughts of Mike Williamson

The Calgary Hitmen cleaned out their lockers for another season on Saturday with many of the players saying their final goodbyes and hopping in their cars today for the drive back to their respective hometowns.

Ken Thrower and I had a chance to sit down with Hitmen Head Coach Mike Williamson to get his thoughts on the season and the playoff loss to the Brandon Wheat Kings.

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                                              Photo Credit:  Brad Watson