Former Sioux Falls Power 16UAAA forward Carter Sanderson has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Calgary Hitmen.

The Pierre, South Dakota native spent the 2023–24 season with Sioux Falls Power 16UAAA, recording 73 points (36G, 37A) in 65 games.

Sanderson went on to spend two seasons with the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks, serving as team captain during the 2025–26 season. He recorded 34 points (17G, 17A) in 54 regular-season games and helped lead Muskegon to the Clark Cup Final.

The 6-foot-2, 196-pound forward was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the sixth round, 169th overall, of the 2025 NHL Draft and is committed to the University of North Dakota for the 2027–28 season.

Sanderson now joins the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League as he continues his development at the next level.

Sioux Falls Power Alumni

Carter Sanderson
Forward
Sioux Falls Power 16UAAA — 2023–24

Congratulations, Carter!

Sioux Falls Power is proud to see another Power alum take the next step in his hockey career. We wish Carter continued success with the Calgary Hitmen.

Read the original announcement from the Calgary Hitmen:
Calgary Hitmen Sign Forward Carter Sanderson

Reference: https://chl.ca/whl-hitmen/article/signed-calgary-hitmen-sign-forward-carter-sanderson/