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GAME PREVIEW: Calgary at Prince Albert – 11.04.26

Calgary Hitmen — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:20:07 +0000

HITMEN HEADLINES: The Calgary Hitmen (8-6-0-1) open their first extended road trip of the season tonight as they start a three-game Saskatchewan tour in Prince Albert against the Raiders (6-6-1-2). Game time is 7:00 p.m. (MT) at the Art Hauser Centre. Fans can watch the game for FREE on YouTube or listen to Hitmen Radio. The Hitmen are coming off Sunday afternoon’s 3-2 home ice shootout loss to Kamloops where Julien Maze and Grady Anaka both counted goals for Calgary. It was Anaka’s marker with 7:19 remaining in regulation that set the stage for overtime. Aidan Hesse made a career-high 45 saves for the Hitmen in a game where Calgary was outshot 47-32. River Arnason scored the game winner in round three of the shootout for Kamloops while both clubs went 0-4 on the power play. Prince Albert is riding a four-game winning streak and seven game point streak (4-0-1-2) but hasn’t played since last Friday when they edged the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3. Alisher Sarkenov (1g, 2a) led the Raiders with three points while goaltender Michal Orsulak made 41 saves.

PRINCE ALBERT: Tonight marks the first of four regular season meetings between the two clubs. Calgary went 3-1 against the Raiders last season with all three victories decided by a single goal including a pair in overtime. Kale Dach (3g, 1a), Julien Maze (2g, 2a), Hunter Aura (1g, 3a) and Wyatt Pisarczyk (1g, 3a) led the Hitmen with four points each while Eric Tu posted a club leading 2.38 goals against average and .918 save percentage. Riley Boychuk (1g, 3a) and Daxon Rudolph (1g, 3a) were the top performing Raiders with four points each while Maddix McCagherty (2g, 1a) notched three. Over the last five seasons the Hitmen are 4-5-0-1 in PA.

2025-26 SERIES RECAP

Oct. 31/25 in PA: Hitmen 3 Raiders 2 OT…Kale Dach scored the winner 37 seconds into the extra session.

Dec. 5/25 in CGY: Hitmen 3 Raiders 2…Calgary scored three unanswered goals including the winner from Calder Hamilton with 10:30 left.

Feb. 4/26 in PA: Hitmen 5 Raiders 4 OT…Julien Maze scored the winner 3:25 into extra time.

Mar. 6/26 in CGY: Raiders 3 Hitmen 1…Michal Orsulak made 24 saves for the Raiders.

INSIDE THE SERIES

Shots on Goal: CGY 94 PA 22 Power Plays: CGY 2-11 (18.2%) PA 1-9 (11.1%)

STREAKIN’: Carter Sanderson (2g, 3a) is on a club-leading four-game point streak. Grady Anaka (2g) is on a two-game goal scoring streak. Wyatt Pisarczyk (2g, 1a) has points in back-to-back games. Bode Laylin (1g, 4a) saw his career-high four game point streak end Sunday against Kamloops while a two-game point streak for Blake Vanek (2g, 1a) was also snapped. Aidan Hesse is 3-1-0-1 in his last five starts.

WHERE THEY STAND: The Hitmen are tied with Medicine Hat for fourth in the Eastern Conference with 17 points while Prince Albert is in a four-way tie for sixth with Regina, Lethbridge and Saskatoon at 15 points.

OCTOBER REWIND: The Hitmen went 5-6-0-0 last month collecting 10 of a possible 22 points. Carter Sanderson led the club in scoring with 19 points (14g, 5a) while Julien Maze (5g, 6a) and Charlie Kresl (1g, 10) were next with 11 points each. Artem Katsuro (4g, 5a) and Calder Hamilton (2g, 7a) rounded out the Top-5 with nine points apiece. Sanderson was also the plus/minus leader at +8 while Aidan Hesse led the goaltending department in both goals against average (3.69) and save percentage (.889).

NOVEMBER NOTEBOOK: The Hitmen will play 12 games in 28 days this month with 11 remaining counting tonight. Seven are left on the road with four at home. Of note, Swift Current will be the most frequent opponent with three battles with the Broncos including two visits to southwest Saskatchewan.

NHL NOTEBOOK: Three Hitmen are on NHL’s Central Scouting’s List of Players to Watch for the 2026 NHL Draft. Artem Katsuro and Calder Hamilton have both been given a “B” rating which projects them as potential second or third round candidates while goaltender Eric Tu was given a “C” which forecasts a fourth or fifth round candidate.

DID YOU KNOW? The Hitmen are 3-2 on the road and are tied for the second fewest road games played of any team in the WHL, well behind Everett which has a league leading 12 visits to enemy rinks. Calgary has only outshot their opponent three times this season but have a .500 record of 5-5-0-1 when being outshot…Carter Sanderson leads the Hitmen and is tied for the WHL lead in goals with 15. Charlie Kresl has a Hitmen leading 14 assists which is tied for second in the league. Forwards Julien Maze (55) and Artem Katsuro (42) have at least one shot on goal in all 15 games… Calgary has 25 players on the roster including 15 forwards, eight defencemen and two goaltenders. There are 12 returning players from last season and 12 rookies on the club.

WHL REGULAR SEASON MILESTONES: Julien Maze collected his 150th career point in Sunday’s home game against Kamloops. Wyatt Pisarczyk is two assists away from 50.

CANADIAN STAGE: Hitmen Assistant Coach Brad Moran is an Assistant Coach for Canada Red at the 2026 U17 World Challenge in Oakville, ON. Canada Red is 1-1 dropping their opener 5-1 to Finland before a 6-4 win over the U.S. The Quarter-Finals are tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 5. Last season Hitmen defenceman Calder Hamilton played in the event which also features teams from Czechia, Finland, Sweden and the United States.

MAYFAIR DIAGNOSTICS INJURY REPORT: Rylan Ng (Upper Body, Week-to-Week), Wyatt Pisarczyk (Lower Body, Day-to-Day), Charlie Kresl (Upper Body, Day-to-Day).

UPCOMING SCHEDULE: The Hitmen take tomorrow off before the road trip resumes with games on back-to-back days. It starts in Saskatoon on Friday, Nov. 6 (7:00 p.m.) before culminating in Swift Current Saturday, Nov. 7 (6:00 p.m.) against the Broncos. Calgary will then host Lethbridge on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7:00 p.m. before two more games on the road with stops in Medicine Hat on Friday, Nov.13 and Lethbridge on Saturday, Nov. 14.

RECAP: Aiden Hesse Makes Career High 44 Saves in 3-2 Shootout Loss to Kamloops

Calgary Hitmen — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:51:27 +0000

Calgary, AB – The Calgary Hitmen collected a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to the visiting Kamloops Blazers on Sunday afternoon. A late tying goal and a career high 44 save performance from goaltender Aidan Hesse kept the Hitmen in the game until the very end, but Calgary ultimately fell to the Kamloops Blazers in a shootout. The first period went scoreless despite power play opportunities for both teams. The scoring opened midway through the second when Eli Tverdovsky found the back of the net at the 6:45 mark to give Kamloops the lead. Julien Maze would respond later in the frame, tying the game with his sixth goal of the season and his 150th career point. With the game tied heading into the third, Owen Cooper broke the deadlock with a shorthanded goal just under five minutes into the period to put the Blazers back in front. Rookie forward Grady Anaka would provide the answer for Calgary, scoring his fifth goal of the season with 7:19 remaining to even the score once again. A late power-play opportunity gave Calgary a chance to secure the win in regulation, but Kamloops goaltender Logan Edmonstone stood tall to force overtime. The Hitmen would find themselves shorthanded in the extra frame but continued their perfect penalty kill, successfully shutting down the Blazers' power play to send the game to a shootout. River Arnason was the lone shooter to score, finding the back of the net in the third round to secure the extra point for Kamloops. Calgary now sits tied for fifth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 8-6-0-1. The Hitmen open their first extended road trip of the season this coming week with a trio of games in Saskatchewan. It all begins in Prince Albert on Wednesday, Nov. 4 with a date with the Raiders followed by games on back-to-back days starting in Saskatoon on Friday, Nov. 6 before culminating in Swift Current Saturday, Nov. 7 against the Broncos. Calgary will then host Lethbridge on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7:00 p.m. before two more games on the road with stops in Medicine Hat on Friday, Nov.13 and Lethbridge on Saturday, Nov. 14.

GAME PREVIEW: Calgary vs Kamloops – 11.01.26

Calgary Hitmen — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:00:31 +0000

HITMEN HEADLINES: The Calgary Hitmen (8-6-0-0) are back in the friendly confines of Scotiabank Saddledome this afternoon as they welcome the Kamloops Blazers (8-4-2-0) to the Stampede City. Game time is 2:00 p.m. in another Sunday Funday presented by Brookfield Residential. Fans can enjoy $7 and $5 food and drink specials all game long, Face Painting, the West Concourse Fun Zone and the option to purchase a $2 add on for the Post-Game Family Skate. Also following the game forwards Brennan Brown and Artem Katsuro will be at the Relliks Cards & Collectibles autograph station behind Section 10 on the East Concourse. Fans can watch the game for FREE on YouTube or listen to Hitmen Radio. The Hitmen have been idle since Friday’s 5-2 loss in Red Deer which snapped a two-game winning streak. Grady Anaka and Blake Vanek both counted power play goals for Calgary on a night where the Hitmen were outshot 29-28. Kamloops meanwhile played a Halloween matinee yesterday in Edmonton and skated to a 4-1 win, holding the Oil Kings to just 21 shots on goal.

KAMLOOPS: Today is the lone regular season meeting between the two clubs and their first since Dec. 27, 2025, when Kamloops posted a wild 9-5 home ice triumph.The Blazers top line of Tommy Lafreniere (2g, 3a), JP Hulbert (1g, 2a) and Nathan Behm (3g, 2a) combined for 13 points helping Kamloops build leads of 2-0, 4-1 and 8-2 along the way. Only 11 Hitmen remain on the roster from that night. Their last meeting in Calgary came on Dec. 13, 2024, with the Hitmen skating to a 5-4 overtime triumph. The Blazers forced OT with 52 seconds remaining on a goal by Tommy Lafreniere before Carter Yakemchuk won it for Calgary 2:09 into extra time. Oliver Tulk (2a), Maxim Muranov (2a), David Adaszynski (2a) and Axel Hurtig (1g, 1a) all notched multi-point games in the victory.

STREAKIN’: Bode Laylin (1g, 4a) is on a career-high four game point streak. Carter Sanderson (2g, 2a) and Blake Vanek (2g, 1a) are both on three-game point streaks. Wyatt Pisarczyk (2g, 1a) has points in back-to-back games. Three game point streaks for Julien Maze (3g, 4a) and Andrei Molgachev (2g, 1a) both ended Friday in Red Deer as did a three-game winning streak for goaltender Aidan Hesse along with a two-game point streak for Artem Katsuro (1g, 1a).

FAST FACTS: The Hitmen are fifth in the Eastern Conference with 16 points sitting just a point up Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert while just a point back of fourth place Medicine Hat. Kamloops is third in the Western Conference with 18 points, just three points back of the conference co-leaders in Spokane and Vancouver. The Hitmen power play, which has scored 18 goals in 14 games, ranks third in the WHL, operating at 30.5%. Kamloops own’s the league’s top power play at 31.9%.

NOVEMBER NOTEBOOK: The Hitmen will play 12 games in 28 days this month. Seven of those games are on the road with five at home. Of note, Swift Current will be the most frequent opponent with three battles with the Broncos including two visits to southwest Saskatchewan.

KAMLOOPS CONNECTION: Hitmen 19-year-old defenceman Hunter Aura grew up in Kamloops and is a graduate of the local Thompson Blazers. His last minor hockey season in the city was as a 14-year-old when he recorded 29 points (12g, 17a) in 29 games with the U-15 AAA Blazers. That season Aura was named a BC Elite Hockey League All-Star with Calgary promptly selecting him in the third round, 51st overall, in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. Aura is now a veteran of 144 career WHL games and is in his third full season with the Hitmen.

DID YOU KNOW? Today marks the second visit from the BC Division opponent this season with Victoria posting a 5-2 win back on Oct. 12. Calgary has only outshot their opponent three times this season but have a .500 record of 5-5 when being outshot…Carter Sanderson leads the Hitmen and the WHL in goals with 15. Charlie Kresl has a Hitmen leading 14 assists which ranks tied for second in the league. Forwards Julien Maze (48) and Artem Katsuro (40) have at least one shot on goal in all 14 games.

WHL REGULAR SEASON MILESTONES: Julien Maze is one point shy of 150. Wyatt Pisarczyk is two assists away from 50.

CANADA CALLS: Hitmen Assistant Coach Brad Moran is an Assistant Coach for Canada Red at the 2026 U17 World Challenge. He makes his international coaching debut in the tournament opener today in Oakville, ON. Canada Red takes on Finland in a 5:30 start. Last season Hitmen defenceman Calder Hamilton played in the event which also features teams from Czechia, Finland, Sweden and the United States.

MAYFAIR DIAGNOSTICS INJURY REPORT: Rylan Ng (Upper Body, Week-to-Week), Wyatt Pisarczyk (Lower Body, Day-to-Day), Charlie Kresl (Upper Body, Day-to-Day).

ROSTER CONSTRUCTION: Calgary has 25 players on their roster including 15 forwards, eight defencemen and two goaltenders. There are 12 returning players from last season and 12 rookies on the club.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE: The Hitmen open their first extended road trip of the season this coming week with a trio of games in Saskatchewan. It all begins in Prince Albert on Wednesday, Nov. 4 with a date with the Raiders followed by games on back-to-back days starting in Saskatoon on Friday, Nov. 6 before culminating in Swift Current Saturday, Nov. 7 against the Broncos. Calgary will then host Lethbridge on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7:00 p.m. before two more games on the road with stops in Medicine Hat on Friday, Nov.13 and Lethbridge on Saturday, Nov. 14.

RECAP: Hitmen Falls To Red Deer 5-2

Calgary Hitmen — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:42:51 +0000

Red Deer, AB – The Calgary Hitmen closed the month of October Friday night with a 5-2 loss on the road in Red Deer.

It was a tightly contested affair most of the night with the Hitmen holding a 1-0 lead after the opening period on a power play goal from Grady Anaka. Red Deer sent the game to the third period tied 1-1 after Beckett Hamilton counted a shorthanded tally in the middle frame.

The Rebels then took control to start the third period scoring three times in the first 10:29 on tallies from Poul Anderson, Jiri Kamas and Kalder Varga.

The Hitmen answered with their second power play goal of the night when Blake Vanek tapped in his third goal of the season with 6:44 remaining. However, any thoughts of a late Calgary rally were ended when Cole Temple found the empty net with 1:01 left in regulation.

On the night Red Deer outshot the Hitmen 29-28 and ended a two-game winning streak for the visitors.

The Hitmen are back on the ice Sunday, Nov. 1 to host the Kamloops Blazers in a 2:00 p.m. start at Scotiabank Saddledome. It’s another Sunday Funday presented by Brookfield Residential. Fans can enjoy $7 and $5 food and drink specials all game long, Face Painting, the West Concourse Fun Zone and the option to purchase a $2 add on for the Post-Game Family Skate.

GAME PREVIEW: Calgary at Red Deer – 10.30.26

Calgary Hitmen — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:26:28 +0000

HITMEN HEADLINES: The Calgary Hitmen (8-5-0-0) put their two-game winning streak on the line tonight as they make a trip to Central Alberta to face the Red Deer Rebels (8-4-1-1). Game time is 7:00 p.m. at Marchant Crane Centrium. Fans can watch the game for FREE on YouTube or listen to Hitmen Radio. Both clubs enter play coming off home games with Saskatoon. The Hitmen ended a stretch of four games in five days with a 5-4 overtime win against the Blades last Sunday afternoon. Carter Sanderson tapped in the winner 3:42 into the extra frame. Artem Katsuro, Landon Amrhein, Andrei Molgachev and Brennan Brown also scored for the Hitmen while Julien Maze recorded three assists and Bode Laylin set up a pair of goals. Eric Tu tied a personal season high making 35 saves to record the victory. Red Deer also stole two points from the Blades skating to a 6-4 triumph on Tuesday night. After a scoreless opening frame, the two clubs combined for 10 goals in the final 35:18 with the Rebels getting tallies from six different players and points from 10 different skaters.

RED DEER: Tonight is already the fourth of eight regular season meetings between the two Central Division rivals. Calgary is 2-1 in the season series with the home team a perfect 3-0. Carter Sanderson (5g, 1a) leads the Hitmen with six points while Grady Anaka (2g, 2a), Calder Hamilton (2g, 2a) and Charlie Kresl (1g, 3a) are next with four points each. Beckett Hamilton (1g, 4a) and Jiri Kamas (1g, 4a) are the top performers for the Rebels with five points each. Paul Anderson (1g, 3a) is next with four. Their next meeting happens in just under a month on Wednesday, Nov. 25, this time back in Calgary at 7:00 p.m.

2026-27 SERIES RECAP

Sept. 18/26 in CGY: Hitmen 3 Rebels 2 SO…Artem Katsuro’s lone goal of the shootout in Round 1 stood up as the game winner.

Oct. 9/26 in RD: Rebels 8 Hitmen 5…Red Deer overcame a 2-0 first period deficit as Patrick Sopiarz scored twice.

Oct. 17/26 in CGY: Hitmen 7 Rebels 3…Carter Sanderson (3g, 1a) led the Hitmen with four points while Aidan Hesse made 36 saves.

INSIDE THE SERIES

Shots on Goal: CGY 78 RD 109 Power Plays: CGY 4-16 (25%) RD 5-19 (26.3%)

HEATING UP: The Hitmen are not only riding a two-game winning streak but are also 4-1 in their last five games, scoring 25 goals in that span for an average of five per game.

STREAKIN’: Aidan Hesse has won his last three starts in goal, posting 2.67 goals against average and .920 save percentage. Julien Maze (3g, 4a), Bode Laylin (1g, 3a) and Andrei Molgachev (2g, 1a) are all riding three-game point streaks. Carter Sanderson (2g, 1a) has scored in back-to-back games and in five of his last six outings (8g, 3a). Artem Katsuro (1g, 1a), Blake Vanek (1g, 1a) and Wyatt Pisarczyk (2g, 1a) all have points in back-to-back games. Keaton Jundt (2a) saw his two-game point streak end on Sunday against Saskatoon.

FAST FACTS: The Hitmen are fourth in the Eastern Conference with 16 points sitting just a point up on fifth place Regina and just two points behind Red Deer for the Central Division lead…The Hitmen power play, which has scored 16 goals in 13 games, ranks third in the WHL, operating at 29.1%. On the flip side, the penalty kill is 13th at 78.9%

INKED: On Monday the Hitmen signed 2009-born defenceman Myles Furtado to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The 17-year-old from San Diego, CA, was listed by the club in 2025 and had a strong training camp. The 6’3 right shot blueliner has made the transition to junior hockey this season and is currently a member of the AJHL’s Calgary Canucks where he has three assists in six games.

PUTTING ON THE MILES: Today’s game kicks off a stretch for the Hitmen of four of their next five and six of their next eight games on the road. Travel will include a three-game Saskatchewan road trip from Nov. 4-7.

DID YOU KNOW? Tate Batchelor picked up his first career WHL point in Sunday’s win over Saskatoon recording an assist on a first period goal from Landon Amrhein…Tonight marks Calgary’s 10th game this season against a team from their own division which accounts for 76.9% of their schedule…Calgary has only outshot their opponent three times this season but have a winning record of 5-4 when being outshot.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: Carter Sanderson leads the Hitmen and the WHL in goals with 15. Charlie Kresl has a Hitmen leading 14 assists which ranks second in the league. Forwards Julien Maze (46) and Artem Katsuro (35) have at least one shot on goal in all 13 games.

CANADA CALLS: Hitmen Assistant Coach Brad Moran is an Assistant Coach with Canada Red at the upcoming 2026 U17 World Challenge. He will make his international coaching debut when the tournament begins on Sunday in Oakville, ON. Last season Hitmen defenceman Calder Hamilton played in the event which also features teams from Czechia, Finland, Sweden and the United States.

MAYFAIR DIAGNOSTICS INJURY REPORT: Rylan Ng (Upper Body, Week-to-Week), Wyatt Pisarczyk (Lower Body, Day-to-Day).

UPCOMING SCHEDULE: The Hitmen are back on the ice Sunday, Nov. 1 to host the Kamloops Blazers in a 2:00 p.m. start at Scotiabank Saddledome. It’s another Sunday Funday presented by Brookfield Residential. Fans can enjoy $7 and $5 food and drink specials all game long, Face Painting, the West Concourse Fun Zone and the option to purchase a $2 add on for the Post-Game Family Skate. Calgary then hits the road for a trio of games with stops in Prince Albert (Wed. Nov.4), Saskatoon (Fri. Nov. 6) and Swift Current (Sat. Nov. 7).

SIGNED: Calgary Hitmen Sign Defenceman Myles Furtado

Calgary Hitmen — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:43:30 +0000

Calgary, AB – The Calgary Hitmen have signed 2009-born defenceman Myles Furtado to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Furtado was listed by Calgary in 2025 and impressed at the 2026 Calgary Hitmen Training Camp early September. The 6’3 defenceman from California, has played with the Bishop Kearney Selects program for the past two seasons. The 17 year-old was reassigned by the Hitmen to the Calgary Canucks (AJHL), where he is playing the 2026-27 season. “Myles is a two way player with length, athleticism and hockey sense. We are excited about his potential as he takes the next step into junior hockey this season." said General Manager Cass Bruni. Furtado was reassigned to the Calgary Canucks (AJHL), where he is playing the 2026-27 season. MYLES FURTADO – DEFENCE HOMETOWN: San Diego, California DOB: January 9, 2009 HEIGHT: 6’3 WEIGHT: 170 lbs SHOOTS: Right

Regular Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
2026-27	Calgary Canucks	AJHL	6	0	3	3	2
2025 -26	Bishop Kearney Selects 16U AAA	16U AAA	53	0	21	21	-
2024-25	Bishop Kearney Selects 15 UAAA	15U AAA	70	3	22	25	-

The Hitmen will enjoy a full four-day break before returning to the ice next weekend for a pair of games. The first is Friday, Oct. 30 in Red Deer against the Rebels. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Calgary then hits the ice two days later on Sunday, Nov. 1, hosting the Kamloops Blazers in a 2:00 p.m. start. It’s another Sunday Funday presented by Brookfield Residential at Scotiabank Saddledome.

RECAP: Hitmen Defeat Blades In Thrilling 5-4 Overtime

Calgary Hitmen — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:01:49 +0000

Calgary, AB – The Calgary Hitmen closed out three games in three days with a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over the visiting Saskatoon Blades. A third period comeback by Saskatoon forced overtime, but captain Carter Sanderson played the hero, scoring his 15th goal of the season in extra time to secure two points for Calgary. Ben Bowtell opened the scoring for Saskatoon just four minutes into the game, but Calgary responded with four consecutive. Artem Katsuro netted his seventh of the season before Landon Amrhein scored his first of the year just over a minute later to give the Hitmen a 2-1 lead heading into the second period. Brennan Brown sparked his team with a tilt against Saskatoon’s Kaden Allen before Andrei Molgachev capitalized on a Saskatoon turnover to extend Calgary’s lead. Brown then added the Hitmen’s fourth goal just 2:52 into the third period. The momentum shifted from there as Hunter Laing and Jordan Martin found the back of the net to bring the Blades within one. With just under three minutes remaining, Kain Martinuik tied the game to force overtime. In the extra frame, Julien Maze fired a shot on net, and Sanderson was there to collect the rebound and seal the 5-4 victory for Calgary. The win moves the Hitmen into second place in the Eastern Conference, tied with the Red Deer Rebels for first in the Central Division. Calgary’s record improves to 8-5-0-0. The Hitmen will have a full four-day break before returning to the ice next weekend for a pair of games. The first is Friday, Oct. 30 in Red Deer against the Rebels. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Calgary then hits the ice two days later on Sunday, Nov. 1, hosting the Kamloops Blazers in a 2:00 p.m. start. It’s another Sunday Funday presented by Brookfield Residential at Scotiabank Saddledome.

GAME PREVIEW: Calgary vs Saskatoon – 10.25.26

Calgary Hitmen — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:46:48 +0000

HITMEN HEADLINES: The Calgary Hitmen (7-5-0-0) close the weekend this afternoon with their Hitmen Halloween Game presented by Goodwill against the Saskatoon Blades (6-4-1-0). Fans are encouraged to dress the part with Trick-or-Treating stations open on the concourse when doors open at 3:00 p.m. Other highlights include a second intermission costume parade. It’s also Sunday Funday presented by Brookfield Residential where fans can enjoy $7 and $5 food and drink specials all game long, plus Face Painting, the Fun Zone on the West Concourse and the option to purchase a $2 add on for the Post-Game Family Skate. Also following the game defenceman Kale McCann and forward Carter Sanderson will be at the Relliks Cards & Collectibles autograph station behind Section 10 on the East Concourse. Fans can watch the game for FREE on YouTube or listen to Hitmen Radio. The Hitmen are coming off last night’s 5-2 victory in Medicine Hat. Julien Maze snapped a 2-2 third period tie with 5:02 remaining to count the game winner. Maze would later add an empty net tally to complete his first career WHL hat-trick. Carter Sanderson and Blake Vanek also found the back of the net for the Hitmen while Aidan Hesse made 25 saves backstopping Calgary to their third triumph in the last four games. Saskatoon meanwhile has been idle since Friday’s 3-2 loss in Edmonton. The Blades outshot the Oil Kings 36-21 only to see Edmonton notch a game winning goal from Kanjyu Gojsic with 2:11 left in regulation. Cooper Williams and Tyrone Sobry both scored for Saskatoon.

SASKATOON: Today marks the first of four regular season meetings between the two clubs. Last season Calgary went 2-1-1-0 against their Eastern Conference foes. Of note, the road team had a stellar 4-0 record. Kale Dach (5g, 2a) topped the Hitmen with seven points while goaltender Eric Tu played in all four games posting a stellar 1.74 goals against average. David Lewandowski (4a) propelled the Blades with four points.

2025-26 REGULAR SEASON SERIES RECAP

Nov. 8/25 in SAS: Hitmen 4 Blades 1…Kale Dach scored the second Hitmen hat-trick of the season.

Nov. 14/25 in CGY: Blades 2 Hitmen 1…Evan Gardner made 26 saves in a first-star performance.

Feb. 3/26 in SAS: Hitmen 7 Blades 1…The Hitmen were powered by a five-goal second period and held the Blades to 16 shots.

Feb. 21/26 in CGY: Blades 3 Hitmen 2 OT…Evan Gardner made 31 saves and Kazden Mathies scored the winner 2:13 into extra time.

INSIDE THE SERIES

Shots on Goal: CGY 120 SAS 82 Power Plays: CGY 6-15 (40%) SAS 3-12 (25%)

STREAKIN’: Aidan Hesse has won his last three starts in goal while posting 2.67 goals against average and .920 save percentage. Julien Maze (3g, 1a), Bode Laylin (1g, 1a), Andrei Molgachev (1g, 1a), Keaton Jundt (2a) and Wyatt Pisarczyk (2g, 1a) all have points in back-to-back games. Carter Sanderson (7g, 2a) has scored in four of his last five games. Rookie forward Grady Anaka (2g, 1a) saw his a three-game point streak end last night in Medicine Hat while a two-game point streak for Shaun Hildebrandt (1g, 1a) was also halted.

FAST FACTS: The Hitmen are fourth in the Eastern Conference with 14 points sitting just a point up on Saskatoon, Edmonton, Regina and Medicine Hat…The Hitmen power play, which has scored 16 goals in 12 games, ranks third in the WHL, operating at 30.2%.

LEADERSHIP GROUP: On Oct. 16 the Hitmen named Carter Sanderson the 34th captain in franchise history. The forward from South Dakota is the first American Captain since Mark Kastelic served from 2018 to 2020. Rounding out the leadership group is Wyatt Pisarczyk, Hunter Aura, and Brennan Brown, who have each been appointed alternate captains for the 2026-27 season.

HOME STOP: After today’s home game against the Blades, which counting today has seen the Hitmen play six of their last seven games at home, Calgary will then play four of their next five and six of their next eight games on the road. Travel will include a three-game Saskatchewan road trip from Nov. 4-7.

GO TIME: Calgary is in the midst of a three-game weekend for the first time this season. They will face this back-to-back-to-back part of their schedule on two more occasions, once in mid-January and again in early February.

DID YOU KNOW? Tonight marks just the fourth time this season the Hitmen are facing a team from outside their own Central Division with a stop from the Regina being the only other visit from an East Division squad …This is the 32nd season of Hitmen hockey in Calgary since the club started as an expansion franchise in 1995-96.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: Carter Sanderson leads the Hitmen and the WHL in goals with 14. Charlie Kresl has a Hitmen leading 13 assists which is also tied for the league lead. Forwards Julien Maze (43) and Artem Katsuro (32) have at least one shot on goal in all 12 games.

CANADA CALLS: Hitmen Assistant Coach Brad Moran has been named an Assistant Coach for Canada Red at the upcoming 2026 U17 World Challenge. He will make his international coaching debut when the tournament begins on Nov. 1 in Oakville, ON. Last season Hitmen defenceman Calder Hamilton played in the event which also features teams from Czechia, Finland, Sweden and the United States.

MAYFAIR DIAGNOSTICS INJURY REPORT: Rylan Ng (Upper Body, Week-to-Week), Wyatt Pisarczyk (Lower Body, Week-to-Week).

UPCOMING SCHEDULE: The Hitmen will enjoy a full four-day break before returning to the ice next weekend for a pair of games. The first is Friday, Oct. 30 in Red Deer against the Rebels. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Calgary then hits the ice two days later on Sunday, Nov. 1, hosting the Kamloops Blazers in a 2:00 p.m. start. It’s another Sunday Funday presented by Brookfield Residential at Scotiabank Saddledome.

RECAP: Julien Maze Records First Career Hat Trick in 5-2 Win Over Tigers

Calgary Hitmen — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:08:24 +0000

Calgary, AB – The Calgary Hitmen closed out the back half of a home-and-home series with the Medicine Hat Tigers Saturday night at Co-op Place, earning a 5-2 victory.

A hat trick from Julien Maze, paired with a strong performance from goaltender Aidan Hesse, propelled Calgary to their seventh win of the season.

Maze opened the scoring just over five minutes into the first period with his third goal of the season. Medicine Hat’s Yegor Bryzgalov responded with just under two minutes remaining in the frame to even the score at 1-1. The second period saw a lone goal from Calgary, as Carter Sanderson tipped home a shot from Bode Laylin on the power play for his league-leading 14th goal of the season, giving the Hitmen a 2-1 lead heading into the final frame.

Medicine Hat answered midway through the third period, with Josh Evaschesen tying the game at two. With the teams deadlocked heading into the final five minutes, Maze capitalized on a breakaway to put Calgary back in front. Blake Vanek followed with his second goal of the season to provide some insurance before Maze completed his hat trick with an empty-net goal to seal the 5-2 victory.

Hesse earned his fifth win of the season, stopping 25 of 27 shots. With the win, Calgary improves to 7-5-0-0 and moves into fourth place in the Eastern Conference.

The Hitmen return to Scotiabank Saddledome to wrap the weekend tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 25 in a 4:00 p.m. start against the Saskatoon Blades. It’s Hitmen Halloween presented by Goodwill with Trick-or-Treating stations open on the concourse when doors open at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are available at HitmenHockey.com/Tickets.

GAME PREVIEW: Calgary at Medicine Hat – 10.24.26

Calgary Hitmen — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:23:55 +0000

HITMEN HEADLINES: The Calgary Hitmen (6-5-0-0) play the back half of a home and home set with the Tigers (6-3-0-1) tonight, this time on the road in Medicine Hat. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at Co-op Place. Fans can watch the game for FREE on YouTube or listen to Hitmen Radio. The Tigers grabbed the opener last night skating to a 5-4 victory at Scotiabank Saddledome which snapped a two-game winning streak for Calgary. Andrei Molgachev, Brennan Brown, Bode Laylin and Shaun Hildebrandt all scored for the Hitmen, but it was Yaroslav Bryzgalov who scored the game winner for Medicine Hat, breaking a 4-4 tie with 1:50 left in regulation. Dayton Reschny (2g, 1a) and Markus Ruck (1g, 2a) led the Tigers with three points each in their first meeting since last April when they collided in the second round of the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.

MEDICINE HAT: Tonight is the second of eight regular season meetings between the two Central Division rivals. Medicine Hat leads the season series 1-0. Dating back to the 2024-25 season, the Hitmen have just one win in their last 14 regular season games against the Tigers but have picked up at least a point in six of those contests with an overall record of 1-8-2-3. Last season, Calgary was 0-3-0-1 on the road at Co-op Place. Their next head-to-head meeting is on the schedule for Friday, Nov. 13 once again in the Gas City.

2026-27 SERIES RECAP

Oct. 23/26 in CGY: Tigers 5 Hitmen 4…Medicine Hat overcame a 3-1 second period deficit.

INSIDE THE SERIES

Shots on Goal: CGY 23 MH 34 Power Plays: CGY 0-2 (0%) MH 2-5 (40%)

STREAKIN’: Rookie forward Grady Anaka (2g, 1a) is on a three-game point streak while Shaun Hildebrandt (1g, 1a) and Wyatt Pisarczyk (2g, 1a) both have points in back-to-back games. Aidan Hesse has won his last two starts in goal while posting a .918 save percentage. Calder Hamilton (2g, 5a) saw his five-game assist streak end against the Tigers last night while a four-game point streak for Artem Katsuro (3g, 2a), a three-game goal scoring streak for Carter Sanderson (6g, 2a) and a two-game point streak for Charlie Kresl (5a) were also halted against Medicine Hat.

FAST FACTS: Tonight is Calgary’s first road game since Oct. 9, a span of 15 days…The Hitmen are eighth in the Eastern Conference but just one point out of a four-way tie for fourth place…The Hitmen power play, which has scored 15 goals in 11 games, ranks third in the WHL, operating at 30%.

BROTHER BATTLE: Last night’s game in Calgary marked the first time the McCann brothers faced off in a WHL game on opposite sides as defenceman Kale McCann of the Hitmen was in the lineup against his older bother Kaden of the Tigers. Kale is in his rookie season in the WHL while Kaden is now in his fourth full season, all with Medicine Hat.

ROAD TRAVELS: After an opening schedule which saw the Hitmen play eight of their first 11 games at home, Calgary now kicks off a stretch where the opposite is true. Tonight in Medicine Hat begins a run that will see the club play seven of their next 10 games in enemy buildings which will include a three-game Saskatchewan road trip from Nov. 4-7.

DID YOU KNOW? Tonight marks the ninth game this season for the Hitmen against a team from their own division which accounts for 75% of their schedule to date…This is the 32nd season of Hitmen hockey in Calgary since the club started as an expansion franchise in 1995-96.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: Carter Sanderson leads the Hitmen and the WHL in goals with 13. Charlie Kresl has a Hitmen leading 13 assists which also leads the league. Forwards Julien Maze (35) and Artem Katsuro (31) both have at least one shot on goal in all 11 games this season. Carter Sanderson is the overall club leader in shots with 37.

MAYFAIR DIAGNOSTICS INJURY REPORT: Rylan Ng (Upper Body, Week-to-Week), Wyatt Pisarczyk (Lower Body, Week-to-Week).

UPCOMING SCHEDULE: The Hitmen return to Scotiabank Saddledome to wrap the weekend tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 25 in a 4:00 p.m. start against the Saskatoon Blades. It’s Hitmen Halloween presented by Goodwill with Trick-or-Treating stations open on the concourse when doors open at 3:00 p.m. Other highlights include a second intermission costume parade. It’s also Sunday Funday presented by Brookfield Residential. Fans can enjoy $7 and $5 food and drink specials all game long, plus Face Painting, the Fun Zone on the West Concourse and the option to purchase a $2 add on for the Post-Game Family Skate.