SIGNED: Calgary Hitmen Sign Forward Charlie Kresl
Calgary, AB – The Calgary Hitmen have signed 2006-born forward Charlie Kresl to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
Kresl attended the Calgary Hitmen Training Camp as a free agent and will appear on the opening night roster. Hailing from Denver, Kresl played the 2025-26 season in the NAHL with the Bismarck Bobcats where he finished the year with 66 points (18G, 48A) in 51 games. He is currently committed to the UMass Lowell (NCAA) for the 2027-28 season.
“Throughout training camp and preseason, Charlie has met our high standards we have for our 20-year-old players.” Said Hitmen General Manager Cass Bruni “He is a two-way centreman with competitive edge that brings character and leadership skills off the ice. We are excited to formally welcome Charlie and his family him to our organization.”
CHARLIE KRESL – FORWARD
HOMETOWN: Denver, Colorado
DOB: January 27, 2006
HEIGHT: 5’10
WEIGHT: 178 lbs
SHOOTS: Right
| Regular Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
| 2025 -26 | Bismarck Bobcats | NAHL | 51 | 18 | 48 | 66 | 42 |
| 2024-25 | Vernon Vipers | BCHL | 45 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 30 |
The Calgary Hitmen will kick off the Farewell Season at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday, September 18 for their Home Opener vs the Red Deer Rebels. Tickets are on sale now. For more information visit HitmenHockey.com.
