Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club opened their 2014 Main Camp with fitness testing Saturday evening at Don Hartman North East Sportsplex (5206 - 68 Street NE). Over 40 returning players, list players and camp invites were put through a series of tests conducted by Hitmen strength and conditioning coach Sean Hope-Ross. The top performers in each category are listed below.
155 lbs. Bench Press: Connor Rankin (27 reps)
Full extension Chin-ups to Muscular Failure: Lochlan Morrison (24 reps)
Broad Jump: Ben Thomas (271 cm)
Beep Test: Elliott Peterson (Stage 13)
The 81 players invited to Main Camp, which includes the 38 advancing from Rookie Camp, have been split into four teams and will now take to the ice for two days of scrimmages beginning tomorrow at Don Hartman North East Sportsplex.
All on-ice training camp scrimmages are free and open to the public.
Training camp will wrap up with the annual Calgary Hitmen Intra-Squad game on Tuesday, August 26 at 7pm. The contest will be hosted by the Calgary Canucks and played at Max Bell Centre (1001 Barlow Trail SE). Adult tickets are $5.00, Child tickets are $2.00 with all proceeds supporting the Calgary Canucks Junior A Hockey team.
Calgary Hitmen 2014 Main Camp Schedule
Sunday, August 24
Don Hartman NE Sportsplex
8:30AM - 10:00AM Game 1 (White vs. Black)
10:15AM - 11:45AM Game 2 (Red vs. Grey)
2:45PM - 4:15PM Game 3 (Red vs. Black)
4:30PM - 6:00PM Game 4 (Grey vs. White)
Monday, August 25
Don Hartman NE Sportsplex
8:30AM - 10:00AM Game 5 (Red vs. White)
10:15AM - 11:45AM Game 6 (Grey vs. Black)
2:45PM - 4:15PM Game 7 (Red vs. Grey)
5:00PM - 6:30PM Game 8 (White vs. Black)
Tuesday, August 26
Don Hartman NE Sportsplex
10:00AM - 11:00AM Goaltender Development (All Goalies) at Don Hartman NE Sportsplex
Max Bell Centre
7:00PM - 9:30PM Annual Intra-Squad Game (Black vs. White)
Note: All ice sessions are subject to change. Media will be notified accordingly.
The Hitmen will then open their six game pre-season schedule on Friday, August 29 in Regina against the Pats. The 72 game 2014-15 regular season schedule begins on Saturday, September 20 with the Home Opener against the Red Deer Rebels. Game time is 7:00pm at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Calgary Hitmen season tickets for the 20th anniversary season are available now at the Scotiabank Saddledome box office. In appreciation for the continued support the Hitmen receive from the community, the purchase or renewal of select 2014-15 season ticket packages will include a complimentary premium 20th anniversary jersey. For more ticket information or to order a limited edition jersey, visit www.hitmen20.com or call 403-777-4646.
No comments:
Post a Comment