The Calgary Hitmen are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference (Central Division) of the Western Hockey League in Calgary, Alberta. The play their home games at the Pengrowth Saddledome.

Founded in 1995–96, the Hitmen were originally owned by 18 private investors. This included: Bret Hart, Theoren Fleury and Joe Sakic. In the summer of 1997, they were purchased by the Calgary Flames.

On May 7, 1999, the Hitmen won their first WHL championship. They played the Ottawa 67's in the final game of the Memorial Cup, losing 7-6 in overtime.

Staff

The coaching staff is:

• Kelly Kisio - General Manager & Co-Coach
• Dean Evason - Co-coach
• Blaine Forsythe - Assistant GM & Assistant Coach
• Darcy Wakaluk - Goaltending Coach

Other staff include:

• Ken King - President/Governor
• Kip Reghenas - Director of Business Operations
• Joel Otto - Hitmen Kidz Spokesperson

References

• Calgary Flames Ltd. (2003). Inside the Club. Retrieved March 12, 2005.
• Lajoie, Roger (4/26/2004). MasterCard Memorial Cup Priceless Moment No. 9 - Ottawa scores in overtime to win Memorial Cup at home. Retrieved March 12, 2005.

External links

• Calgary Hitmen