'We know what kind of game we have to play': Flames sticking with what works and defying the odds

'Guys are playing for each other, confidence is high and the group’s really tight, it’s great to see guys sacrificing for each other,' said Flames captain Mikael Backlund

Published: 2 weeks ago

2023-24 Calgary Flames predictions: Walker Duehr plays full season in NHL and hits 40 points

There were very few things that gave fans of the Calgary Flames hope last season. When the defence had a good game, the goaltending didn’t; when the offence had a good game, the defence lacked; and most importantly, the team’s highest-paid player

Published: 1 year ago

WHL's Lethbridge Hurricanes hire ex-Flames coach Bill Peters

Warning: Story contains offensive languageThe WHL's Lethbridge Hurricanes hired former Calgary Flames bench boss Bill Peters as their new head coach, the team announced Wednesday.Peters resigned as head coach of the Flames in November 2019 d

Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs extend coach Sheldon Keefe on multiyear deal: Does he have long-term job security?

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed coach Sheldon Keefe to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: Keefe has led the Maple Leafs since 2019-20, accumulating a 166-71-30 record with four postseason tri

Published: 1 year 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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Published: 1 year ago