Capitals return Malenstyn to Hitmen

Calgary, AB – The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club today announced the return of Beck Malenstyn for the 2016-17 Western Hockey League season.

The third-year Hitmen forward was attending Washington Capitals training camp after being selected by the NHL club in the fifth round, 145th overall, in the 2016 NHL Draft.

A recipient of Calgary’s Chrysler Canada Inc. Scholastic Player of the Year Award in 2015-16, Malenstyn also struck gold with Canada at the 2015 U18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup.

Three Hitmen remain at NHL camps; Jake Bean (Carolina), Matteo Gennaro (Winnipeg) and Jordy Stallard (Winnipeg).

The 2-0 Hitmen return to action on Saturday, Oct. 1 in Lethbridge against the Hurricanes. Calgary then heads home to host the Kamloops Blazers on Friday, Oct. 7.  Game time is 7:00 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Calgary Hitmen season tickets for the 2016-17 campaign are available at the Scotiabank Saddledome box office or by calling 403-777-4646. Packages include complimentary tickets to the first two Hitmen home playoff games along with game day savings vouchers for concessions, tickets and merchandise. They also feature a flexible exchange program where any regular season ticket can be exchanged for another game during the same season.