Before Ben Kindel joined the Pittsburgh Penguins, he was one of the most gifted young forwards to pass through the Calgary Hitmen program. That Calgary connection made this week’s news especially unsettling at Scotiabank Saddledome. Kindel collapsed aboard Pittsburgh’s team flight Tuesday and required emergency…
The first night of a new season is supposed to carry a little extra drama. The Calgary Hitmen apparently decided to take that as a challenge. Two first-period goals. Two third-period goals against. Overtime. A shootout. A Russian newcomer with the winner. And a goaltender…