The Calgary Hitmen joined the Western Hockey League in 1995-96. The Calgary Flames, as a western-based club (and eventually the owner of the Hitmen), have heavily drafted from the WHL over their history.
WHL-wide, the Flames have had a lot of success. But their results with Hitmen players have been kind of spotty.
Flames drafting Hitmen
The Flames have drafted three players from the Hitmen in their history:
Brent Krahn: One of the most painful first round whiffs in club drafting history, Krahn was selected 9th overall in 2000 and was a damn fine junior goalie.