Two dozen players stepped on the ice Thursday for the start of Calgary Flames’ rookie camp, each and every one of ‘em aiming to pull a Sam Honzek.

Including … Sam Honzek.

You probably don’t need to be reminded that this power-forward prospect was the biggest story for the Flames last fall, one of those rare dudes to go from rookie-camp attendee to opening-night NHLer.

While most of these youngsters will soon enough be returned to junior or dispatched to the minors, they’re all hoping to replicate what Honzek managed a year ago, a feat that the 20-year-old lefty is optimistic he can repeat after adding 15 pounds of muscle during the off-season.

“Just put your head down and work hard, really hard, and never let off from the gas for one shift and earn a spot on the team,” said Honzek, det

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