Monday, 27 January 2014

Hitmen swing deal with Tri-City

The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club announced today that they have acquired 19-year-old forward Connor Rankin from the Tri-City Americans in exchange for 17-year-old defenceman Josh Thrower.

“Connor was a player that was sought after by a number of teams leading up to the trade deadline,” said Hitmen General Manager and Vice President, Business Operations Mike Moore.  

“He is a hard-working forward who has recorded a 30-goal season in the league, is effective on the power play and has playoff experience.  He provides additional depth and flexibility to our lineup.”

Rankin, a native of North Vancouver, British Columbia, has appeared in 244 games over the past four seasons with the Americans, recording 82 goals and 92 assists for 174 points along with 117 penalty minutes over that span.  Selected by Tri-City seventh overall in the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft, Rankin has tallied 16 points, including four goals, in 30 career playoff games. 

Rankin is expected to join the Hitmen on the road in Regina.

Hitmen acquire Michael Zipp from Everett

The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club announced today that they have acquired 17-year-old defenceman Micheal Zipp from the Everett Silvertips in exchange for 19-year-old forward Zane Jones. 

“Micheal is a young player who continues to develop and we are excited to add his size and potential to our team,” commented Hitmen General Manager and Vice President, Business Operations Mike Moore on the 6-2, 185-pound defenceman.  “With the additions of Mike Winther and Adam Tambellini to our offensive core, it was necessary to move a forward and acquire a defenceman.  The Hitmen organization would like to thank Zane for his time and we wish him continued success in Everett.”

A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Zipp is currently playing in his second WHL season.  The 1996-born defenceman has recorded two assists along with 59 penalty minutes over 59 games played with Everett.  The Silvertips selected Zipp in the fourth round, 73rd overall, in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft.

Hitmen 6 Blades 4

Calgary Hitmen 6 at Saskatoon Blades 4
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - Credit Union Centre - Saskatoon, SK

Calgary 1 2 3 - 6
Saskatoon 2 1 1 - 4

1st Period
1, Saskatoon, Scherbak 23   0:29.
2, Calgary, Brassart 18 (Roach, Tambellini), 11:57 (PP).
3, Saskatoon, Graham 5   12:38 (SH).
Penalties-Draude Cal (hooking), 5:33; Chase Cal (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 10:27; Clayton Sas (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 10:27; Harland Sas (slashing), 10:27; Johnston Sas (tripping), 11:35.

2nd Period
4, Saskatoon, Stovin 10 (Hebig, Millette), 16:13.
5, Calgary, Jones 11 (Tambellini, Padakin), 16:49.
6, Calgary, Tambellini 1   19:02.
Penalties-Johnston Sas (hooking), 1:37; Virtanen Cal (slashing), 10:14; Nemecek Sas (checking to the head), 11:39.

3rd Period
7, Saskatoon, Scherbak 24 (Johnston), 1:15.
8, Calgary, Virtanen 24 (Jones, Helgesen), 4:41.
9, Calgary, Virtanen 25 (Tambellini, Jones), 4:58.
10, Calgary, Padakin 15 (Roach, Shields), 19:01 (EN).
Penalties-Sanvido Sas (tripping), 0:22; Helgesen Cal (slashing), 0:40; Millette Sas (hooking), 5:07; Nemecek Sas (hooking), 14:39; Helgesen Cal (hooking), 14:48.

Shots on Goal
Calgary 13-17-22-52. Saskatoon 16-8-13-37.

Power Play Opportunities
Calgary 1 / 7; Saskatoon 0 / 4.

Goalies

Calgary, Shields 12-1-0-0 (37 shots-33 saves). Saskatoon, Trombley 7-16-0-2 (51 shots-46 saves).

A-4,159

Referees-Chris Crich (20), Chad Williams (60).
Linesmen-Steven Lund (118), Jason Roy (94).

Hitmen acquire Adam Tambellini from Portland

The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club announced today that they have acquired 19-year-old forward Adam Tambellini from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a first round selection in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft.  Tambellini is expected to join the Hitmen on their East Division road trip tonight in Saskatoon. 

“We are very excited to add a top forward to our group,” said Hitmen General Manager and Vice President, Business Operations Mike Moore.  “Adam possesses size, skating and a scoring touch that will add terrific depth to our lineup.  It is not easy to give up a first round draft pick, however when you acquire a talent like Adam we felt the price was warranted.”

Tambellini, a native of Edmonton, Alberta, began the 2013-14 season with the University of North Dakota, recording four points (two goals, two assists) over 16 games as a freshman.  The 6-3, 185-pound forward was selected by the New York Rangers in the third round, 65th overall, in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.  Tambellini played two seasons with South Surrey and Vernon of the BCHL (2011-13), where he recorded 63 goals and 58 assists for 121 points over 107 games played.   

Hitmen swing a deal with Prince Albert

The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club today announced that they have acquired a second round pick in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft and a fourth round selection in 2015 from the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for 1997-born defenceman Brennan Riddle and a third round pick in the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft.

The 2014 second round pick was originally sent to Prince Albert from Calgary in a transaction between the two clubs on December 28, 2013 that saw the Hitmen acquire 19-year-old forward Mike Winther.

Hitmen 4 Raiders 2

Calgary Hitmen 4 at Prince Albert Raiders 2
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - Art Hauser Centre - Prince Albert, SK

Calgary 1 2 1 - 4
Prince Albert 2 0 0 - 2

1st Period
1, Prince Albert, Andrlik 1 (Vanstone, Leverton), 2:57.
2, Calgary, Chase 25 (Peterson, Helgesen), 9:37.
3, Prince Albert, Brooks 10 (Gardiner, Stewart), 17:44.
Penalties-No Penalties

2nd Period
4, Calgary, Babych 2 (Welykholowa, Draude), 3:09.
5, Calgary, Brassart 17 (Chase, Jones), 17:01.
Penalties-Chase Cal (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 3:09; Hart P.a (slashing), 3:09; Valcourt P.a (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 3:09; Chase Cal (cross checking), 10:38; Virtanen Cal (hooking), 13:50; Penner Cal (tripping), 17:27.

3rd Period
6, Calgary, Jones 10 (Virtanen, Roach), 0:41.
Penalties-Peterson Cal (high sticking), 12:29; Valcourt P.a (tripping), 15:50; served by Leverton P.a (too many men), 17:43.

Shots on Goal
Calgary 7-10-9-26. Prince Albert 10-7-9-26.

Power Play Opportunities
Calgary 0 / 3; Prince Albert 0 / 4.

Goalies
Calgary, Driedger 19-11-3-3 (26 shots-24 saves). Prince Albert, Cheveldave 18-16-2-0 (26 shots-22 saves).

A-3,201

Referees-Chad Williams (60).
Linesmen-Bob Schrader (126), Troy Semenchuk (65).

Hitmen 10 Thunderbirds 2

Seattle Thunderbirds 2 at Calgary Hitmen 10Sunday, January 5, 2014 - Scotiabank Saddledome - Calgary, AB

Seattle 0 1 1 - 2
Calgary 3 2 5 - 10

1st Period
1, Calgary, Roach 4 (Virtanen, Peterson), 9:45.
2, Calgary, Lang 5   17:15.
3, Calgary, Helgesen 6 (Virtanen, Malenstyn), 18:07.
Penalties-Elliot Sea (major-fighting), 2:13; Mahon Cal (major-fighting), 2:13; Henry Sea (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 7:52; Jones Cal (boarding), 8:34.

2nd Period
4, Calgary, Padakin 14   15:06 (SH).
5, Calgary, Chase 24 (Roach, Morrison), 16:58.
6, Seattle, Gropp 7 (Hickman, Theodore), 17:53 (PP).
Penalties-Wardley Sea (tripping), 4:02; Penner Cal (elbowing), 12:54; Roach Cal (cross checking), 14:19; Malenstyn Cal (tripping), 17:40; McKechnie Sea (tripping), 18:22.

3rd Period
7, Calgary, Jones 9 (Penner, Roach), 4:40.
8, Calgary, Sanheim 4 (Mahon, Welykholowa), 7:46.
9, Calgary, Brassart 16 (Peterson), 8:21.
10, Calgary, Virtanen 23 (Padakin, Helgesen), 9:07.
11, Calgary, Mahon 2 (Babych), 14:44.
12, Seattle, Spencer 1 (Delnov, Wolf), 17:20.
Penalties-Elliot Sea (high sticking, 10-minute misconduct), 11:41; Hauf Sea (10-minute misconduct), 15:03; Wardley Sea (interference, major-fighting), 15:03; Jones Cal (major-fighting), 15:03; Penner Cal (10-minute misconduct), 15:03; Douglas Sea (high sticking), 18:53.

Shots on Goal
Seattle 7-14-7-28. Calgary 6-10-17-33.
Power Play Opportunities
Seattle 1 / 4; Calgary 0 / 6.
Goalies
Seattle, Mumaugh 13-9-2-3 (16 shots-11 saves); Myles 11-6-0-0 (17 shots-12 saves). Calgary, Driedger 19-11-3-3 (28 shots-26 saves).
A-7,598
Referees-Matt Kirk (4), Fraser Lawrence (10).
Linesmen-Aidan Henderson (78), Michael Roberts (87).

Hitmen 7 Warriors 3

Moose Jaw Warriors 3 at Calgary Hitmen 7
Saturday, January 4, 2014 - Scotiabank Saddledome - Calgary, AB

Moose Jaw 0 0 3 - 3
Calgary 2 3 2 - 7

1st Period
1, Calgary, Roach 3 (Brassart), 1:56.
2, Calgary, Virtanen 21 (Roach, Chase), 17:25 (PP).
Penalties-Cooke M.j (roughing), 1:08; Virtanen Cal (roughing), 1:08; Cooke M.j (major-fighting), 3:31; Mahon Cal (head butting, head butting, major-fighting), 3:31; Rodewald M.j (boarding), 8:35; Brown M.j (holding), 15:33; Forsberg M.j (delay of game), 15:41.

2nd Period
3, Calgary, Chase 22 (Peterson, Brassart), 0:50.
4, Calgary, Chase 23 (Sanheim, Jones), 17:30.
5, Calgary, Sanheim 3 (Thomas, Padakin), 18:50.
Penalties-Fioretti M.j (roughing), 0:50; Forsberg M.j (roughing, roughing), 0:50; Brassart Cal (roughing, 10-minute misconduct), 0:50; Lang Cal (tripping), 1:59; Babych Cal (high sticking), 8:34; Zalitach M.j (tripping), 15:30; Uhrich M.j (boarding), 19:49.

3rd Period
6, Moose Jaw, White 11 (Fioretti, Sleptsov), 6:21.
7, Calgary, Virtanen 22 (Padakin, Helgesen), 6:34.
8, Moose Jaw, Cooke 3 (White), 9:42.
9, Moose Jaw, Gore 7 (Zalitach, Willms), 15:40 (PP).
10, Calgary, Brassart 15 (Malenstyn, Chase), 15:49.
Penalties-Helgesen Cal (tripping), 2:07; Virtanen Cal (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 6:34; Eberle M.j (roughing, major-fighting, game-third man in), 10:08; Forsberg M.j (major-fighting), 10:08; Point M.j (major-fighting, game misconduct), 10:08; Rodewald M.j (major-fighting, game misconduct), 10:08; Padakin Cal (major-fighting, game misconduct), 10:08; Penner Cal (major-fighting, game misconduct), 10:08; Roach Cal (major-fighting), 10:08; Virtanen Cal (major-fighting, game misconduct), 10:08; Malenstyn Cal (interference), 12:04; Brown M.j (major-fighting), 14:00; Lang Cal (roughing, major-fighting), 14:00.

Shots on Goal
Moose Jaw 9-8-14-31. Calgary 16-13-10-39.
Power Play Opportunities
Moose Jaw 1 / 6; Calgary 1 / 8.
Goalies
Moose Jaw, Paulic 8-22-3-5 (34 shots-28 saves); Willms 0-0-0-0 (5 shots-4 saves). Calgary, Shields 12-1-0-0 (31 shots-28 saves).
A-7,545
Referees-Tyler Adair (58), Ryan Benbow (62).
Linesmen-Sean Donnelly (109), Jared Mackey (52).

Hitmen 4 Wheat Kings 1

Brandon Wheat Kings 1 at Calgary Hitmen 4Thursday, January 2, 2014 - Scotiabank Saddledome - Calgary, AB

Brandon 0 1 0 - 1
Calgary 1 1 2 - 4

1st Period
1, Calgary, Sanheim 2 (Virtanen, Helgesen), 5:31 (PP).
Penalties-Brassart Cal (ob-tripping), 0:48; Hawryluk Bdn (inter. on goaltender), 4:48; Pulock Bdn (tripping), 6:39.

2nd Period
2, Brandon, Quenneville 11 (Pulock, Pilon), 15:45 (PP).
3, Calgary, Thomas 4 (Sanheim, Virtanen), 18:41.
Penalties-Pankewicz Bdn (hooking), 7:06; Bukarts Bdn (roughing), 10:46; Lang Cal (roughing), 10:46; Pilon Bdn (interference), 12:12; Welykholowa Cal (interference), 14:39.

3rd Period
4, Calgary, Lang 4 (Roach, Padakin), 11:02.
5, Calgary, Virtanen 20 (Padakin), 19:25 (EN).
Penalties-served by Bukarts Bdn (too many men), 1:40; Bukarts Bdn (tripping), 5:08; Hawryluk Bdn (delay of game), 14:41.

Shots on Goal
Brandon 9-9-6-24. Calgary 7-15-14-36.
Power Play Opportunities
Brandon 1 / 2; Calgary 1 / 7.
Goalies
Brandon, Honey 9-8-2-0 (35 shots-32 saves). Calgary, Driedger 19-11-3-3 (24 shots-23 saves).
A-6,815
Referees-Chris Crich (20), Kevin Webinger (6).
Linesmen-Reid Anderson (53), Michael Roberts (87).

Hitmen 4 Ice 1

Kootenay Ice 1 at Calgary Hitmen 4Monday, December 30, 2013 - Scotiabank Saddledome - Calgary, AB

Kootenay 0 1 0 - 1
Calgary 1 0 3 - 4

1st Period
1, Calgary, Brassart 14 (Chase, Sanheim), 11:51 (PP).
Penalties-Dirk Ktn (holding), 10:11.

2nd Period
2, Kootenay, Descheneau 26 (Philp, Dirk), 10:50 (PP).
Penalties-Virtanen Cal (roughing), 1:07; Brassart Cal (cross checking), 9:04; Fazleev Cal (delay of game), 9:38; Vetterl Ktn (checking to the head), 13:24.

3rd Period
3, Calgary, Chase 21 (Welykholowa, Babych), 3:08.
4, Calgary, Padakin 13 (Virtanen, Roach), 9:22 (PP).
5, Calgary, Babych 1 (Lang, Mahon), 15:17.
Penalties-O'Connor Ktn (tripping), 7:47; Martin Ktn (tripping), 12:47; Descheneau Ktn (slashing), 17:08; Sanheim Cal (hooking), 19:19; Cable Ktn (holding opp. stick), 19:32.

Shots on Goal
Kootenay 7-13-8-28. Calgary 13-7-24-44.
Power Play Opportunities
Kootenay 1 / 4; Calgary 2 / 5.
Goalies
Kootenay, Skapski 15-13-2-1 (44 shots-40 saves). Calgary, Shields 12-1-0-0 (28 shots-27 saves).
A-6,869
Referees-Jason Cramer (57), Curtis Marouelli (86).
Linesmen-Chris Carlson (92), Aidan Henderson (78).