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Flames singing Huberdeau's praises after milestone night

Jonathan Huberdeau had plenty of reasons to celebrate after the Calgary Flames 3-2 win over the New York Rangers last night. The playmaking winger was able to record the 500th assist of his career on a game-winning goal from Connor Zary at the midwa

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Published: 3 months ago

Former Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters hired by the WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes

For the first time since his dramatic exit from the Calgary Flames organization amidst allegations of past racial abuse by former player Akim Aliu, Bill Peters will be behind the bench in North America in 2023-24. Peters was announced as the new head

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Published: 1 year ago

Disgraced NHL coach Bill Peters lands job with WHL's Lethbridge Hurricanes

Bill Peters has been named the new head coach of the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Peters has coached at every level of men's hockey, including the Western Hockey League, NHL and internationally for Canada.

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Published: 1 year ago

Ex-Flames coach Bill Peters lands head coaching role in Canada

For the first time since being fired by the Calgary Flames partway through the 2019-20 season, Bill Peters is set to coach in Canada, as he has officially been named the head coach of the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Peters was having good success with th

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Published: 1 year ago

The case for Rasmus Andersson as the Calgary Flames’ next Captain

The next captain of the Calgary Flames is going to have their hands full when it comes to what the team, players, and fanbase expect of them.  Selecting a fan favourite is going to go a long way to get the city behind both the team’s direction as

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Published: 1 year ago

Calgary Flames forward Andrew Mangiapane played most of last season with an injured shoulder

Not a lot went well for the Calgary Flames during the 2022-23 season. Following the regular season, Sportsnet’s Eric Francis reported that forward Andrew Mangiapane went under the knife for shoulder surgery. Speaking at the Calgary Italian Open gol

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Published: 1 year ago

Report: WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes expected to name Bill Peters head coach

Peters hasn’t coached in North America since resigning from the Calgary Flames in 2019 in the wake of allegations of racism.

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Published: 1 year ago

The Calgary Flames likely won’t need PTOs to meet pre-season veteran requirement

August is winding down, folks, and in a few short weeks the Calgary Flames (along with 31 other NHL clubs) will be gathering for training camp. League-wide, we’re seeing the usual frenzy of clubs signing veterans to professional try-out (PTO) agree

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Published: 1 year ago

Sources: Disgraced Peters lands WHL coach job

Bill Peters, who resigned in disgrace from the Calgary Flames in 2019 after using racial slurs in the locker room, will be announced as coach of the Western Hockey League's Lethbridge Hurricanes Wednesday, multiple sources told ESPN, confirming repor

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Published: 1 year ago

Ex-Flames coach Bill Peters expected to be named coach of WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes: Sources

Former Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters is expected to be named the coach of the Western Hockey League’s Lethbridge Hurricanes on Wednesday, league sources confirmed to The Athletic. Here’s what you need to know: Peters previously coached the KH

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Published: 1 year ago

On this day in 2011, the Calgary Flames acquired Lee Stempniak

On this day in 2011, the Calgary Flames traded one of their best centres, Daymond Langkow, in exchange for veteran forward Lee Stempniak. Stempniak didn’t know that a dentist appointment and a missed phone call would bring the man from New York to

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Published: 1 year ago

Calgary Flames now have a unique red line on Saddledome ice

With the 2023-24 NHL season soon approaching, the ice crew at the Saddledome is putting things together to kick off a new year of Calgary Flames hockey. While any ice setup is generally done the same way each and every year, the arena staff at the S

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Published: 1 year ago

Jacob Markstrom's fiancée shares adorable video of son preparing for Flames season

With August nearly at its end, many members of the Calgary Flames are preparing to return and get ready for the 2023-24 season. One of those individuals is goaltender Jacob Markstrom, who returned to Sweden for the offseason. The 33-year-old is prep

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Published: 1 year ago