Calgary Hitmen building confidence, moving up in standings [Video]

The Calgary Hitmen are back from a very successful road trip to the United States.

Despite playing six games in nine days, the Hitmen were able to come away with nine of a possible 12 points.

Forward Max Muranov capped off the trip by scoring the overtime winner against Wenatchee on Saturday night.

He says it made the trip even more special.

“It’s the best feeling, coming off the road with the overtime win. The bus was loud,” he said.

Team bonding

The Hitmen are now tied for second place in the Central Division with the Medicine Hat Tigers.

They’re just one point back of the first-place Lethbridge Hurricanes.

Goaltender Eric Tu says the U.S. trip brought the team closer together.

“It was great for our team’s confidence and for us to become more of a team,” said the 16-year-old.

“Of course, winning some hockey games was unreal. It was great for our team culture and also helped us in the …