Ice Hockey
Andersson on Sweden’s World Junior camp roster
Calgary Flames 2015 draft pick Rasmus Andersson has been named to Sweden’s World Junior summer camp roster. The defenceman has represented Sweden on a number of occasions, playing in the U-16, U-17, and Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournaments. Sweden will play national games in Lake Placid, USA, during August 2-7: Aug. 2, 2015 – USA Blue …
What Scouts Say: Andrew Mangiapane
Patience has been key for Andrew Mangiapane. He was never drafted in the OHL and had to push for a spot on the Barrie Colts roster as a walk-on. After succeeding at that goal, he set his sights on hearing his name called at the 2014 NHL Draft. He had scored 24 goals and 51 …
What Scouts Say: Rasmus Andersson
Rasmus Andersson turned more than a few heads during his rookie season in the Ontario Hockey League. The Swedish defenceman had an enormous impact on the Barrie Colts’ blueline, scoring 12 goals and 64 points in 67 regular season dates. He led all Barrie rearguards in scoring and was fourth in team scoring, averaging 0.96 …
What Scouts Say: Oliver Kylington
While the 2014-15 season was an up-and-down affair for defenceman Oliver Kylington, the Swede has incredible upside that could make him a staple on the Flames blueline for years to come. Known for his skating ability and offensive prowess, Kylington can generate a ton of even-strength chances and can quarterback the power play. The Calgary …
What Scouts Say: Pavel Karnaukhov
It didn’t take long for Pavel Karnaukhov to adjust to playing in North America and he quickly solidified himself as one of the Calgary Hitmen’s top offensive threats in the 2014-15 season. The Belarusian forward scored 20 goals and 42 points in his first season in the WHL, which ranked him eighth in team scoring. …
Hamilton eager to get started with Flames
The two sides agreed on a multi-year contract Tuesday, after the Flames acquired the rights to the 22-year-old defenceman from the Boston Bruins on June 26 in exchange for Calgary’s 2015 first round pick (No. 15) and two second round picks two second-round picks (Nos. 45 and 52) at the 2015 draft. And Hamilton couldn’t …
Treliving strengthens blueline with Hamilton signing
The Calgary Flames wasted little time signing newly acquired defenceman Dougie Hamilton. After trading for Hamilton’s rights from the Boston Bruins at the 2015 NHL Draft on Friday, the Flames announced a multi-year extension for the pending restricted free agent Tuesday. “I didn’t know I was going to be a Flame until, I guess, today, or …
Kylington selected by Brandon Wheat Kings in CHL Import Draft
Calgary Flames’ 2015 draft pick Oliver Kylington has been selected by the Brandon Wheat Kings, 60th overall, in the 2015 CHL Import Draft. “Oliver is a tremendous talent that will be an impact player at the major junior level,” Brandon general manager and head coach Kelly McCrimmon told the team’s website. “He’s currently under contract …
Flames re-sign coaching staff to multi-year contracts
The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed Associate Coach Jacques Cloutier and Assistant Coaches Martin Gelinas and Jamie Pringle to multi-year contracts. This now completes the coaching staff with Head Coach Bob Hartley, Associate Coach Jacques Cloutier, Assistant Coaches Martin Gelinas and Jamie Pringle and Goaltender Coach Jordan Sigalet all under contract. Additionally, …
Flames extend contract of assistant general manager Craig Conroy
The Calgary Flames announced today that they have extended the contract of Assistant General Manager Craig Conroy. He was originally named to the position on June 6, 2014 following three years as Special Assistant to the General Manager. He began his career in management upon retirement from an illustrious playing career in which he amassed 1009 …