Brandon Kozun

Brandon Kozun and the Calgary Hitmen are in town for the Memorial Cup, and the future prospect of the LA Kings is excited to play.

“It’s a huge atmosphere, very exciting to be here right now with such outstanding competition.”

Kozun has been with the Hitmen since ’07, leading the league in scoring this year with 107 points and earning himself the Bob Clarke Trophy. But Kozun is taking some time off ice to nurse a leg injury, but he is certain he will be ready to play.

“It will be a game time decision, but I will probably play,” said Kozun, “It’s going to take a lot to stop me from playing.”

Kozun is a familiar face to some of the Wheat Kings, specifically Brayden Schenn. Schenn and Kozun played together on the 2010 National Junior Team, and have both been drafted to play with the LA Kings.

“Brayden and I have played together before, and we get along pretty well. He is a great calibre player and I look forward to playing with him again in the NHL.”

The Hitmen face off against Brandon’s Wheat Kings on May 19, and all parties are looking forward to it. “It’s going to be tough,” said Kozun, “last time we played them we got a few lucky breaks, they definitely aren’t an easy team to beat, and with the competition at the level it’s expected to be at here, it will definitely be a great game to play and watch.”