Hitmen's first real test - Hitmen in Airdrie (7 p.m.) VS Red Deer Rebels

[Mileflames]

Hitmen's first real test

The Hitmen are still carrying 31 bodies but Kisio said he'll trim that number after tonight's game.

The 'new rules,' implemented in the NHL as well as the OHL and QMJHL last season, take effect tonight in the western circuit.

http://calsun.canoe.ca/Sports/Hockey/2006/09/05/1803266-sun.html

[Mileflames]

Notes

-The young guys playing in net tonight for the Hitmen. 30min each.
-White and Dupont are off to NHL training camps after this game.
-Hitmen needs a new fighter to emerge.
-Goaltender for red deer is from texas.

[dondo]

if the calls go anything like the Everett tourney did -- be prepared to watch at least 30 penalties called (if not 40) and lots of four on three, five on three and not a lot of five on five. It was frightening.

[Hitmen1]

25 power plays last night. Here is the recap from the Sun.

Hitmen drop preseason opener (http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/Junior/2006/09/06/1806951-sun.html)

[RunTheGoalie]

And 32 powerplays at the centennial arena vs Kootenay. The first month of the season is going to suck...

[Hitmen1]

And 32 powerplays at the centennial arena vs Kootenay. The first month of the season is going to suck...

Here is the article by Scott Fisher.

Ice Win (http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/Junior/2006/09/09/1818523-sun.html)

[Hitmen1]

Hitmen finally win their first preseason game. Another high scoring game and this isn't much more than a press release:

Hitmen Win! (http://www.hitmenhockey.com/mediareleases/MEDIA_REL/comments.cgi?discussion_no=1&subject_no=499)

[RDRebelsfan]

who scored for Kootenay?