Ice Hockey

CALGARY, AB — The Calgary Flames announced today that they have recalled goaltender Brad Thiessen from the Adirondack Flames of the American Hockey League The Aldergrove, British Columbia native is playing his sixth season professionally and was signed as a free agent by Calgary on July 4, 2014. In 32 games with Adirondack during the 2014-15 …

CALGARY, AB — Goaltender Brad Thiessen has jumped from one playoff chase to another. Looking to help guide the Adirondack Flames to a berth in the American Hockey League playoffs, Thiessen was recalled to the NHL on Sunday to join the Calgary Flames in their bid to make an appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Brad Thiessen“It’s definitely …

EDMONTON, AB — The Calgary Flames are on the clutch. Jonas Hiller made 27 saves in a relief appearance and the Flames received two goals from Markus Granlund as the Flames beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 at Rexall Place on Saturday, completing the season-series sweep in the ‘Battle of Alberta’ for the first time since 2009-10. The win — …

ROSTER IN FLUX With Sam Bennett being recalled by the Calgary Flames on Friday afternoon, the biggest question surrounding the move is whether or not the 18-year-old will make his NHL debut this evening in the final edition of the 2014-15 Battle of Alberta. That decision, according to head coach Bob Hartley, won’t be made until closer …

EDMONTON, AB — Sam Bennett doesn’t know when, or necessarily if, he’ll make his National Hockey League debut soon. But he’s ready none-the-less. Bennett, recalled from the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League on Friday, is set for action regardless of when he takes his first skate with the Calgary Flames. “I’m super excited, maybe even …

COYOTES (24-47-8) at FLAMES (43-29-7) TV: SNW Season series: Calgary Flames forward Sean Monahan has three goals and two assists in their four wins against the Arizona Coyotes. The Flames are going for their first season-season sweep of the Coyotes since 2003-04. Coyotes team scope: Forward Lauri Korpikoski (facial injury) skated at practice Monday. Korpikoski and forward Mikkel Boedker (ruptured …

With five points in three games last week, Calgary Flames prospect Emile Poirier is now tied for the team lead in points amongst current Adirondack Flames skaters. The 20-year-old now has 36 points (17 goals, 19 assists) in 50 games with Adirondack, a total matched only by David Wolf and Kenny Agostino. Poirier kicked off the week with a goal …

CALGARY, AB — Whether or not those in charge of the National Hockey League schedule had a crystal ball, Calgary Flames coach Bob Hartley isn’t sure. But he’s a fan of their work nonetheless. With their Stanley Cup Playoffs fate to be decided over the final three games of the regular season, the Flames will see …

CALGARY, AB — Calgary Flames prospect Mason McDonald did not travel with the Charlottetown Islanders to Sherbrooke, QC this weekend as the netminder is being evaluated for injury he suffered in the early moments of Game 3. “Through the cooperation of our team medical staff and the Calgary Flames, Mason will be seen by Flames doctors for …

Adirondack salvaged a three-game road trip through Texas by defeating the San Antonio Rampage, 7-3, on Saturday to keep the Flames in the hunt for an AHL Western Conference playoff spot. The Flames began the past week by dropping a 7-4 decision at Texas before losing falling to the Rampage, 5-4, on Thursday. But Bill Arnold had …