The Hitmen created an immediate controversy with their logo, featuring a stylized "Jason Voorhees" type mask and distinctive pink and grey jersey colours. Despite its immense popularity, the WHL initially forbade the Hitmen from using the logo, deeming the look too violent, but relented a year later.
The Hitmen's logo, featuring a stylized "Jason Voorhees" mask and their signature pink and grey jerseys, sparked controversy when it was first introduced. The WHL initially banned the logo due to concerns about its violent nature but later allowed it after a year.