Hitmen Announce 2023 Training Camp Schedule
The Calgary Hitmen begin their 29th season in the Western Hockey League on Wednesday August 30, when they open their 2023 Training Camp at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
A total of 80 players, including returning players, draft picks, listed players and free agent invites are expected to attend the five-day camp which will include fitness testing, goalie development and games.
Hitmen Training Camp will see players divided onto four rosters comprising of Team Getzlaf, Team Ladd, Team Jones and Team Stone. They will each play three round-robin games before a day of playoffs highlighted by Bronze Medal and Gold Medal games.
The annual Calgary Hitmen Intrasquad game acts as the conclusion of Training Camp on Sunday, September 3 at 12:00 p.m.
*All on-ice sessions are free and open to the public. Individuals attending can enter through the TELUS Club entrance (via 5th Street)
Calgary Hitmen 2023 Training Camp Schedule
Wednesday, August 30
Scotiabank Saddledome
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Fitness Testing
(Scotiabank Saddledome Area)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Fitness Testing
(Scotiabank Saddledome Area)
Thursday, August 31
Scotiabank Saddledome
10:00 am – 11:15 am Team Getzlaf vs. Team Stone
11:30 am – 12:45 pm Team Ladd vs. Team Jones
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Goalie Session
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Team Getzlaf vs. Team Ladd
Friday, September 1
Scotiabank Saddledome
10:00 am – 11:15 am Team Stone vs. Team Jones
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Goalie Session
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Team Getzlaf vs. Team Jones
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Team Stone vs. Team Ladd
Saturday, September 2
Scotiabank Saddledome
9:00 am – 10:15 am Playoff Game (1st place vs. 4th place)
10:30 am – 11:45 am Playoff Game (2nd place vs. 3rd place)
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Bronze Medal Game
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Gold Medal Game
Sunday, September 3
Scotiabank Saddledome
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Intra-Squad Game
Note: Ice sessions are subject to change. Media will be notified accordingly. Rosters will be available at the Training Camp venue.
The Hitmen 2023 pre-season schedule will see the club play four games, two of which will be played at home at Siksika Deerfoot Sportsplex and Seven Chiefs Sportsplex.
The Hitmen play host to Red Deer on Friday, September 8th at Siksika Deerfoot Sportsplex for a 7:00 p.m. start before travelling to Edmonton on Saturday, September 9th. The following week Calgary returns to Seven Chiefs Sportsplex on Tsuut’ina Nation to welcome Lethbridge on Thursday, September 14th. The pre-season finale will take place on the road in Red Deer on Friday September 15th. Game time is 7:00 p.m.
