Hitmen sign trio of second round picks

Calgary, Alta – The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club today announced the signing of Antonio Correia, Kale McCann, and Shaun Hildebrandt to Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreements.

Antonio Correia was Calgary’s second pick in the 2024 WHL Prospects draft being taken by the club in the second round, 28th overall. Defenceman Kale McCann was selected next at 29th overall, while Shaun Hildebrandt was selected at 43rd overall.

“We are excited to welcome Antonio, Kale and Shaun to the Calgary Hitmen” said Hitmen General Manager Garry Davidson. “This was a talented draft class and we are looking forward to having all three players be key parts of future Hitmen teams.”

 

ANTONIO CORREIA – FORWARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOMETOWN:  Winnipeg, MB                 DOB:  April 14, 2009
HEIGHT:          5’8”                                  WEIGHT:  160 lbs.

SHOOTS:         Left                                 DRAFT:  WHL – CGY (2024) RD: 2 (#28)

Regular Season	Team	League	GP	G		A	PTS
2023-24	Winnipeg Bruins U15 AAA Black	WPU15	32	44	27		71

 

 

 

 

 

 

KALE MCCANN – DEFENCE

HOMETOWN:  Cochrane, AB                 DOB:  October 15, 2009
HEIGHT:          6’0”                                  WEIGHT:  154 lbs.

SHOOTS:         Right                               DRAFT:  WHL – CGY (2024) RD: 2 (#29)

Regular Season	Team	League	GP	G		A	PTS
2023-24	Airdrie Xtreme U15 AAA	ABU15	29	7	29		36

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAUN HILDEBRANDT – FORWARD

HOMETOWN:   Langley, BC                   DOB:  June 15, 2009
HEIGHT:          5’10”                                WEIGHT:  167 lbs.

SHOOTS:         Left                                 DRAFT:  WHL – CGY (2024) RD: 2 (#43)

Regular Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	PTS
2023-24	Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep	CSSHL U15	27	24	34	50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The trio are eligible to compete for full-time roster spots in the 2025-26 season.