Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club will begin their historic 20th anniversary season in the Western Hockey League this week with the opening of the 2014 Training Camp on Thursday, August 21 at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Over 100 prospects and veterans are expected to attend the six-day camp that will include fitness testing, goalie development and on-ice practices and games.
All on-ice training camp sessions are free and open to the public.
The camp will be highlighted by the annual Calgary Hitmen Intra-Squad game which will be held on Tuesday, August 26 at 7pm. The contest will be hosted by the Calgary Canucks and played at the Max Bell Centre. Adult tickets are $5.00, Child tickets are $2.00 with all proceeds supporting the Calgary Canucks Junior A Hockey team.
The 2014 Training Camp will take place in three separate venues; Scotiabank Saddledome, Don Hartman North East Sportsplex (5206 - 68 Street NE) and Max Bell Centre (1001 Barlow Trail SE) as outlined in the schedules below.
Calgary Hitmen 2014 Rookie Camp Schedule
Thursday, August 21
Scotiabank Saddledome
3:00PM - 3:30PM Player/Parent Orientation (Avison Young Club)
3:30PM – 6:00PM Fitness Testing (Hitmen Weight Room)
Parent and Media BBQ
Friday, August 22
Don Hartman NE Sportsplex
8:30AM - 9:30AM Practice 1 (White)
9:45AM - 10:45AM Practice 2 (Red)
11:00AM - 12:00PM Practice 3 (Black)
12:15PM - 1:15PM Practice 4 (Grey)
2:00PM - 4:00PM Game 1 (White vs. Red)
4:15PM - 6:15PM Game 2 (Black vs. Grey)
Saturday, August 23
Don Hartman NE Sportsplex
8:30AM - 10:00AM Game 3 (Red vs. Grey)
10:15AM - 11:45AM Game 4 (Black vs. White)
12:15PM - 1:15PM Goaltender Development (All Goalies)
2:30PM - 4:00PM Game 5 (Red vs. Black)
4:15PM - 6:15PM Game 6 (White vs. Grey)
Calgary Hitmen 2014 Main Camp Schedule
Saturday, August 23
Don Hartman NE Sportsplex
7:15PM - 8:15PM Fitness Testing
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.
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