SIGNED: Calgary Hitmen Sign Goaltender Donagh Esler-Twiss
Calgary, AB – The Calgary Hitmen have signed 2010-born goaltender Donagh Esler-Twiss to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
Esler-Twiss was drafted by the Calgary Hitmen in the fourth round (86th overall) in the 2025 WHL Prospect Draft. The 6’4 goaltender from Victoria, BC has played the last three seasons with the Shawnigan Lake School Program and will be returning to Shawnigan U18 Prep team. Esler-Twiss will be an affiliate player for the Hitmen this season.
“We are excited to announce Donagh’s signing as the next stage in his development.” Said General Manager Cass Bruni “Donagh has tools to be a very good goaltender in our league, with size, athletic ability and dedication to his game.”
DONAGH ESLER-TWISS – GOALIE
HOMETOWN: Victoria BC
DOB: January 18, 2010
HEIGHT: 6’4
WEIGHT: 180 lbs
CATCHES: Left
| Regular Season | Team | League | GP | GAA | SV% | SO | SO |
| 2025 -26 | Shawnigan Lake School U17 Prep | CSSHL U17 | 16 | 3.84 | 0.899 | 1 | 18 |
| 2024-25 | Shawnigan Lake School U15 Prep | CSSHL U15 | 32 | 4.72 | 0.899 | 0 | 20 |
The Calgary Hitmen will kick off the Farewell Season at the Scotiabank Saddledome this Friday, September 18 for their Home Opener vs the Red Deer Rebels. Fame time is 7:00 p.m.. Tickets are on sale now. For more information visit HitmenHockey.com.
