27-4-2019 CGY Head Coach praises Kirby Dach
Calgary Flames head coach CGY Head Coach has praised young left wing Kirby Dach in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Kirby Dach has played 77 games with Saskatoon Blades this season, collecting 51+27=78 with 74 PIM.


28-4-2019 Playoff series preview
Calgary Flames will start at home against the Edmonton Oilers in the Western conference semifinals. On paper, the Calgary Flames seem to have a slight advantage over the Edmonton Oilers and could very well win the series.

Calgary Flames injuries:

Edmonton Oilers injuries: Ryan Strome remains sidelined with leg injury.

Prediction: Calgary Flames wins the series 4-1.



25-4-2019 NHL nominates players for NHL Awards
The NHL has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual NHL Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals.

Here are the candidates for season 2018-19:

Jack Adams Award
1. CGY Head Coach, Calgary Flames
2. PHI Fred Shero, Philadelphia Flyers
3. TOR Head Coach, Toronto Maple Leafs
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Nick Merkley, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Michael McLeod, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Michael Dal Colle, New York Rangers
Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League

Hart Memorial Trophy
1. Jamie Benn, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
3. Connor McDavid, Dallas Stars
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
2. William Karlsson, St. Louis Blues
3. Jonathan Drouin, Montreal Canadiens
Annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability

James Norris Memorial Trophy
1. Jake Muzzin, Los Angeles Kings
2. Torey Krug, New Jersey Devils
3. Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position

Frank J. Selke Trophy
1. Logan Shaw, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Sonny Milano, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Milan Lucic, Edmonton Oilers
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game



22-4-2019 Playoff news
Calgary Flames have won their series against the Anaheim Ducks. They have been awarded $1,000,000 as prize money.

21-4-2019 CGY Head Coach praises Antoine Crête-Belzile
Calgary Flames head coach CGY Head Coach has praised young defenseman Antoine Crête-Belzile in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Antoine Crête-Belzile has played 74 games with Sherbrooke Castors this season, collecting 12+23=35 with 60 PIM.


19-4-2019 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

Mark Giordano has played 43 games without a goal. TJ Brodie has played 22 games without a goal. Michael Stone has played 44 games without a goal. Sam Bennett has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Micheal Ferland has lost his sights and is now 8 games without a goal. Jon Gillies hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Hunter Shinkaruk has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal. Tyler Wotherspoon has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Émile Poirier has lost his sights and is now 10 games without a goal. Michael Matheson has played 41 games without a goal. Nick Shore has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Kieffer Bellows has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Alex Chiasson has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



15-4-2019 Rushan Rafikov resumes full training.
Stockton Heat defenseman Rushan Rafikov has resumed full training after his injury.

12-4-2019 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Michael Stone is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week. Matthew Tkachuk is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week.

Who's cold

Sean Monahan has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Mark Giordano has played 40 games without a goal. TJ Brodie has played 19 games without a goal. Micheal Ferland has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Tyler Wotherspoon has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Émile Poirier has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal. Michael Matheson has played 38 games without a goal. Nick Shore has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Alex Chiasson has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



10-4-2019 Rushan Rafikov resumes light training.
Stockton Heat defenseman Rushan Rafikov has resumed light training after his injury and is listed day to day.

9-4-2019 Playoff series preview
Calgary Flames will start at home against the Anaheim Ducks in the first round clash. On paper, the Calgary Flames seem to have an advantage over the Anaheim Ducks and should have little trouble winning the series.

Calgary Flames injuries:

Anaheim Ducks injuries:

Prediction: Calgary Flames wins the series 4-0.



8-4-2019 Rushan Rafikov injured.
Rushan Rafikov of Stockton Heat suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Colorado Eagles. He is expected to be sidelined for about a week . It is one of those nagging injuries that you just have to wait out, was his comment to the press after leaving the game.

7-4-2019 Brett Pollock frustrated
Calgary Flames center Brett Pollock feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Brett Pollock was originally drafted to the NHL by the Dallas Stars in the 2nd round of the 2014 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old center has not yet played for the Calgary Flames this season. He has played 81 games with the Stockton Heat this season, totalling 14+13=27 with 32 PIM.


6-4-2019 Denis Mingaleyev resumes full training.
Stockton Heat right wing Denis Mingaleyev has resumed full training after his injury.

5-4-2019 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Johnny Gaudreau is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Sean Monahan is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Mark Giordano is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Sam Bennett is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Matthew Tkachuk is looking good with a 3 game point scoring streak with 1 game goalstreak. Hunter Shinkaruk is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Mark Jankowski is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Oliver Kylington is looking good with 4 points in 3 games last week. Kieffer Bellows is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

TJ Brodie has played 15 games without a goal. Michael Stone has played 37 games without a goal. Tyler Wotherspoon has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Morgan Klimchuk has lost his sights and is now 13 games without a goal. Michael Matheson has played 34 games without a goal. Nick Shore has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Joshua Ho-Sang has lost his sights and is now 8 games without a goal. Alex Chiasson has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



4-4-2019 Jeff Skinner reaches career high !
Jeff Skinner marked a new career high in assists with 33 assists after assisting in tonights game against Edmonton Oilers on a goal by Kieffer Bellows. Give all the credit to the goalscorer, he joked.

A native of Canada, Jeff Skinner was originally drafted to the NHL by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1st round of the 2010 entry draft. He has appeared in 657 NHL games during his career, notching 228 goals and adding 212 assists along with 305 penalty minutes. The 26 year old center has played 79 games with the Calgary Flames this season, totalling 25+33=58 with 43 PIM.


4-4-2019 Hunter Shinkaruk reaches career high !
Hunter Shinkaruk marked a new career high in goals with 21 tallies after scoring in tonights game against Edmonton Oilers on a feed by Mark Giordano. I just try and give it my best out there. This one was special though, he pointed out to the gathered press corps.

A native of Canada, Hunter Shinkaruk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st round of the 2013 entry draft. He has appeared in 149 NHL games during his career, notching 43 goals and adding 49 assists along with 49 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 79 games with the Calgary Flames this season, totalling 21+25=46 with 27 PIM.


2-4-2019 Johnny Gaudreau reaches career high !
Johnny Gaudreau marked a new career high in goals with 31 tallies after scoring in tonights game against Vegas Golden Knights on a feed by Hunter Shinkaruk. Hopefully one day this puck will end up in the Hall of Fame, he said after the game.

A native of USA, Johnny Gaudreau was originally drafted to the NHL by the Calgary Flames in the 4th round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 383 NHL games during his career, notching 126 goals and adding 194 assists along with 145 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 78 games with the Calgary Flames this season, totalling 31+35=66 with 71 PIM.


1-4-2019 Denis Mingaleyev resumes light training.
Stockton Heat right wing Denis Mingaleyev has resumed light training after his injury and is listed day to day.

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