SIGNED: Calgary Hitmen Sign Forward Artem Katsuro
Calgary, AB – The Calgary Hitmen have signed import forward Artem Katsuro to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
Katsuro was drafted by the Calgary Hitmen 82nd overall in the 2026 CHL Import Draft after the Hitmen traded up with the Tri-City Americans, moving them from the third round into the second round. Katsuro played with CSKA Moskva for the past two seasons, having a standout 2025-26 campaign with the U18 team, tallying 57 points (20G, 37A) in just 19 games.
“We are pleased to formally add Artem to our forward group this upcoming season. His skill, speed and competitive edge fit in well to our style of play.” said General Manager Cass Bruni.
ARTEM KATSURO – FORWARD
HOMETOWN: Moskva, Russia
DOB: January 2, 2009
HEIGHT: 6’0
WEIGHT: 163 lbs
SHOOTS: Left
| Regular Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
| 2025 -26 | CSKA Moskva U17 | Russian U17 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 53 | 4 |
| CSKA Moskva U18 | Russia U18 | 19 | 30 | 27 | 57 | 8 | |
| 2024-25 | CSKA Moskva U16 | Russia U16 | 32 | 19 | 22 | 41 | 31 |
The Calgary Hitmen will kick off the Farwell Season at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday, September 18 for their Home Opener vs the Red Deer Rebels. For more information visit HitmenHockey.com.
