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Bret 'The Hitman' Hart was honoured at the Calgary Hitmen game Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Twitter@WHLHitmen) Bret 'The Hitman' Hart was honoured at the Calgary Hitmen game Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Twitter@WHLHitmen)
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It was a great day for The Hitman, but not so hot for the Hitmen.

Saturday afternoon at the Saddledome, the Calgary Hitmen celebrated Bret 'The Hitman' Hart, raising a banner in his honour that says 'Forever a Hitman.'

Unfortunately, there was also a game to play and the Red Deer Rebels did all the hitting, smoking the Hitmen 9-0.

The Rebels ramped it up on the power play Saturday afternoon, scoring on five of six opportunities, including four on major penalties taken by the Hitmen.

Jhett Larson had a hat trick while Kai Uchacz, Craig Armstrong, Mats Lindgren, Jayden Grubbe, Carson Birnie and Hunter Mayo had singles for the Rebels.

Red Deer outshot Calgary 57-25.

The loss meant a split of the weekend series for the Hitmen, who are battling for a playoff spot as the WHL season winds down.

Hart was honoured in a pre-game ceremony, as he became the fourth inductee in the team's 'Forever a Hitman' program.

The team wore specially-designed Hitman jerseys for the occasion.

After the game, fans were treated to an on-ice wrestling show presented by Dungeon Wrestling.

Next up for the Hitmen: Wednesday night against the Lethbridge Hurricanes at the Saddledome.

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