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NOVEMBER ’07
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Home Opener
Booster Club Dinner
with “Tiger” Williams
Oil Kings Inaugural Game
Fame For Food Night
Cardel Cheer Game
Supporting Minor Hockey
Teddy Bear Toss
Jersey Off Our Back Night
Dodge Skate With The Hitmen
Wendy's Bobblehead Night
Hitmen Head Shave
Dodge Caravan Giveaway
Fan Appreciation Night
Minor Hockey Night
Awards Banquet @ The
Coast Plaza Hotel
Playoffs Start
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OWNERS & TEAM HISTORY
N. Murray
Edwards
Harley N.
Hotchkiss
Alvin G.
Libin
Allan P.
Markin
T
he Calgary Flames will mark their 27th NHL season, 28th year
in Calgary, and 23rd year in the Pengrowth Saddledome during
the 2007-08 season. Since their arrival in 1980, the team has
captivated hockey fans with their on-ice success, including a Stanley
Cup victory in 1989, while establishing a solid off-ice reputation for
community involvement through millions of dollars of contributions to
charitable organizations throughout southern Alberta.
On May 21, 1980 Nelson Skalbania and a group of Calgary
entrepreneurs consisting of Doc and B.J. Seaman, Harley Hotchkiss,
Norm Green, Ralph Scurfield, and Norman Kwong announced the
acquisition of the Atlanta Flames franchise and declared their
intention to relocate the team to Alberta. In August, 1981 Skalbania
sold his interest in the team to the Calgary contingent. The remaining
six local businessmen continued to hold exclusive ownership until
June 15, 1990 when Norm Green left to become owner of the
Minnesota North Stars (now Dallas Stars). On August 8, 1994 further
revisions to the club ownership structure saw the addition of six new
investors and the departure of two of the team’s original owners
(Norm Kwong and Sonia Scurfield). Subsequent changes in 2001
resulted in the current group of eight owners: N. Murray Edwards,
Harley N. Hotchkiss, Alvin G. Libin, Allan P. Markin, the estate of J.R.
McCaig, Daryl K. Seaman, Byron J. Seaman, and Clayton B. Riddell,
who jointly control operations for the Calgary Flames, the Pengrowth
Saddledome, and the WHL Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club.
On October 9, 1980 in their inaugural game at the Stampede Corral,
the Flames battled the Quebec Nordiques to a 5-5 tie. The team
played a total of 146 league, playoff, and exhibition games at the
Corral, losing only 28 regular season and four playoff games in three
seasons, before moving across the street into the Saddledome in
October, 1983. The Flames formally assumed management of the
Saddledome on August 1, 1994 and after extensive renovations, the
venue was reopened on October 25, 1995. Today, the Pengrowth
Saddledome is recognized as one of the pre-eminent entertainment
facilities in North America.
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Jeffrey J.
McCaig
Clayton H.
Riddell
Byron J.
Seaman
Daryl K. (Doc)
Seaman
The 2003-04 season saw the launch of an exciting new red jersey
as the Flames’ home sweater, while the traditional whites were
worn strictly for road games. The ‘C of Red’ was revived during
the NHL playoffs, and the red Flames jersey became one of the
top-selling jersey launches in NHL history. With the start of the
2007-08 season, the NHL introduced the Rbk EDGE Uniform
System™. Aesthetically, the new Rbk Flames jersey had minor
striping changes, and shoulder patches of the Canadian and
Albertan flags were added. The alternate black jersey was retired.
In their 27-year history, the Flames have become a premier
franchise in the NHL. They have captured two President’s Trophies
for finishing first overall (1987-88, 1988-89), three Clarence
Campbell Conference titles (1985-86, 1988-89, 2003-04), two
Smythe Division playoff championships (1985-86, 1988-89), two
Pacific Division titles (1993-94, 1994-95), and a Northwest Division
title (2005-06), plus several NHL individual and team honours and
numerous attendance records.
The pinnacle of the team’s history was being crowned Stanley Cup
champions for the 1988-89 season when they defeated the Montréal
Canadiens. The Flames’ first appearance in the finals was in 1986,
and their most recent in 2004, when they electrified not only the
city of Calgary but captivated all of Canada with the inspirational
playoff run.
The Flames followed up that performance by winning the tough
Northwest Division in 2005-2006 with 103 points, ranking
seventh overall in the NHL and winning the William Jennings
Trophy. That same year, goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff was
awarded the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goaltender, while
Dion Phaneuf was nominated for the Calder Trophy as the league’s
best rookie.
The 2007-08 season sees the team with a new head coach, Mike
Keenan. Keenan joins general manager Darryl Sutter once again
after having coached him and later hired him as the bench boss
in Chicago.
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FLAMES VS. LIGHTNING
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THE
SCIENCE
BEHIND
THE
JERSEY
By Maureen McEwan
T
he Calgary Flames have made a
serious commitment to win this year.
By hiring new head coach Mike Keenan,
signing top players Jarome Iginla and Robyn
Regehr, and acquiring long-time NHLer
Owen Nolan, the Flames are prepared for
the long haul.
To help them stay the course, the Flames
have also introduced a new look – cuttingedge uniforms that have been designed to
bolster the team’s image while enhancing
performance. The new Rbk EDGE Uniform
System™ is lighter, drier, and more durable
than the old uniforms and will enable players
to perform at their peak longer.
“The jersey was designed with two ultimate
goals – to increase players’ performance
and to increase their safety,” says Kirby
Short, Director of Sales for Reebok’s
Sports Licensing division. “Reebok has
developed the jersey to fit the player better;
it’s been engineered to provide less drag,
and the sleeker fit means it’s harder to
clutch and grab.”
When we talked
“about
the design [of
the jerseys] a lot of
thought went in to it.
”
- Kevin Lawton
Flames Director of Merchandise
& Product Development
Defenceman David Hale in the new
Flames Rbk EDGE Uniform System™
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The new uniforms provide players with 9%
less drag and 61% more core protection
than their predecessors. Constructed
of four innovative fabrics, the jerseys
are 14% lighter (pre-game weight) and
provide four-way stretch. They also
feature Reebok’s new Bead Away™
water repellent technology, which helps
repel liquid spilled from water bottles or
excess moisture picked up from the ice.
Reebok’s new PLAYDRY™ technology
helps move moisture away from the body
as well as the equipment, and accelerates
evaporation. Combined, the new uniforms
retain up to 76% less moisture, allow for
greater movement, and should last nearly
twice as long as the old ones.
The changes, explains Short, were due.
“While the players and the game itself
had evolved, the uniforms hadn’t kept
up.” He says the old air mesh was much
heavier, and while it was durable, it
offered little stretch and was very warm.
“As for fit, some players were wearing
bigger jerseys just to increase ventilation.
The new uniforms,” says Short, “have
been engineered to anatomically fit the
shoulder and elbow pads, core protector,
and shin guards, holding them in place
while providing a much greater range of
motion. Combined with the new materials
and technology, the EDGE uniforms will
result in an overall reduction in energy
loss, allowing players to perform at a high
level throughout the game.”
The jersey was
“designed
with two
ultimate goals – to
increase players’
performance and to
increase their safety,
”
- Kirby Short
Reebok Director of Sales,
Sports License Division
“The changes are fairly significant,” says
Short, and they come after more than
two years of extensive research. With
input from the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (wind tunnel analysis), Central
Michigan University (thermal regulation
analysis), the NHL, the NHLPA, and the
players, the new uniforms are definitely a
collaboration of expertise.
Even the visual design was a long time
in the making, and fifteen prototypes
were considered before the final decision
was made.
“We really tried to incorporate ideas from
a lot of different groups,” says Kevin
Lawton, Director of Merchandise and
Product Development for the Calgary
Flames. The design team listened to input
from fans as well as marketing and hockey
experts before deciding on the new look.
“When we talked about the design [of the
jerseys], a lot of thought went into it,”
says Lawton. This was particularly true of
the piping, which runs vertically down the
jersey and through the pants.
“We really wanted to have a more
intimidating road jersey,” Lawton adds.
“The new piping makes the upper body
look bigger and the player look faster.”
While the Flames may have an aesthetic
advantage, the other twenty-nine teams
in the National Hockey League will also
be sporting the new uniforms. Some have
chosen a new design while others have
maintained their previous look.
Fans will undoubtedly give mixed reviews
but, as the experts have maintained from
the beginning, the changes were never
about fashion, only about function.
“The NHL players are now wearing the
most technically advanced uniforms in
professional sports,” says Short. And the
fans are sure to notice the difference –
not only in how the teams look, but in how
they play the game.
As well as providing a greater range of motion, the
form-fitting new jerseys are more difficult to clutch
and grab – as shown here when Panther Mike Van
Ryn attempts to get a grip on Flames forward
Wayne Primeau, on September 16, 2007.
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FLAMES SCHEDULE
www.qcflames.com
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CHI
7:05
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7:05
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Owners. . Dennis Voss, Dave Arnold, Robert Bryd,
. . . . . . . . . Kerry and Lisa Panozzo, Kevin Murphy
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Taylor
Vice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa Gardner
Director of Media Relations & Broadcasting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Roof
Director of Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Collins
Merchandising Manager . . . . . . . . . Josh Morse
Public Relations Coordinator. . . Lindsey Probizanski
Sales and Events Coordinator . . . . . Katie Bonick
Corporate Sales Representative . . Emily Poeschl
Ticket Sales Representative. . . . . . Olivia Heaton
Head Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan McGill
Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Allen
Athletic Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D.J. Amadio
Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Broyles
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WED
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MON
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SUN
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CALGARY FLAMES
OFF-SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
You might have noticed there were a lot of positive changes to your Calgary Flames
over the summer. From the relocation of the AHL development team, to the acquisition
of new players, to a new head coach and even the launch of the new team jersey
– Blaze brings you all the 2007 off-season highlights so you don’t miss a beat!
Apr. 25
May 1
May 9
May 13
May 13
May 14
May 22
May 24
May 27
Jun. 1
Jun. 4
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Flames Owners make a financial contribution
to initiate an Officiating Scholarship Program
through Hockey Canada
Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff named as
a finalist for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s
Top Goalie
Rotary/Flames House, a hospice which helps
families caring for children with progressive
and life threatening illnesses, unveiled its location
and architectural plans
Flames’ Dion Phaneuf and Matthew Lombardi
win gold as part of Team Canada at the 2007
IIHF Men’s World Championship
Flames prospect Dan Ryder of the Plymouth
Whalers wins the 2007 OHL Championship
and qualify for the Memorial Cup
Flames prospects Matt Keetley (named playoff
MVP) and Gord Baldwin of the Medicine Hat
Tigers win the 2007 WHL Championship and
qualify for the Memorial Cup
Sign Draft Pick Gord Baldwin (2005, D from
Medicine Hat - WHL)
Sign Brad Cole (2005, D from Saskatoon - WHL)
Sign Draft Pick Matt Keetley (2005, G from
Medicine Hat - WHL)
Sign Draft Pick Matt Pelech (2005, D from
Belleville - OHL)
Sign Draft Pick Brett Sutter (2005, C from
Red Deer - WHL)
* The Flames have now signed nine prospects
this season (previously signed: Leland Irving,
Kevin Lalande, Daniel Ryder, and J.D. Watt)
Relocated AHL Franchise to Quad Cities
(Moline, IL)
Flames prospect J.D. Watt of the Vancouver
Giants wins the 2007 Memorial Cup
Championship
Sign Matthew Lombardi (C) to a three
year extension
Sign Marcus Nilson (LW) to a two year extension
Flames Alumni host annual charity golf
tournament at Heritage Pointe
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Jun. 14 Flames hire Mike Keenan as the franchise’s
13th head coach
Jun. 18 Sign Brent Krahn (G), Carsen Germyn (RW),
and Warren Peters (C)
Jun. 20 Sign David Moss (LW)
Jun. 22 Flames acquire Adrian Aucoin (D) from
Chicago in exchange for Andrei Zyuzin (D)
and Steve Marr (D)
Jun. 23 Flames select five players at the 2007 NHL
Entry Draft in Columbus, OH
1st rd (24th) MIKAEL BACKLUND
(Vesteras - SWE)
3rd rd (70th) JOHN NEGRIN (Kootenay – WHL)
4th rd (116th)KEITH AULIE (Brandon – WHL)
5th rd (143rd)MIKEY RENAUD
(Windsor – WHL)
7th rd (186th)C.J. SEVERYN
(US National Under-18 – NSDP)
Jun. 28 Flames sign centre Wayne Primeau to a three
year contract and defenceman David Hale to a one year contract
Jul. 3
Flames sign forward Owen Nolan to a one
year contract
Jul. 5
Flames sign defenceman Anders Eriksson to
a two year contract
Jul. 16 The Calgary Flames host their annual
Development Camp for prospects beginning
on Monday, July 16th at the Don Hartman
North East Sportsplex.
Sept. 4 Calgary Flames launch new jersey at Flames Central
Sept. 6 The Calgary Flames open their 2007 prospects’
Training Camp with fitness testing at the
Pengrowth Saddledome. The first on-ice session
for the prospects begins Friday, September 7th
at 8:45 a.m.
Sept. 13 The Calgary Flames open Main Camp at the
Pengrowth Saddledome
Sept. 19 Flames assign thirteen players to the Quad City
Flames (AHL).
For more information on the Flames’
training camps turn to page 22
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PRESIDENT &
HEADING
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
K
en King has a big heart, a strong
handshake, and a soft spot for
Calgary, the Calgary Flames and Calgary
Flames fans.
President and Chief Executive Officer of
the Flames since summer 2001, King
puts his family first. But, close behind are
Flames fans who also cherish the traditions
and excitement of the National Hockey
League. Look for him greeting fans between
periods. He is genuinely interested in what
they have to say about the game and their
team. King is also enthusiastic about the
business of hockey and devoted to serving
the Calgary community.
Like you, King has enjoyed the incredible
Calgary Flames journey in recent years. He
appreciates a resurgence of support both
inside the Pengrowth Saddledome and
across southern Alberta. And he too longs
for another spectacular 2003/2004-type
season, the road to the Stanley Cup finals
and this time – a championship.
Born and raised in Hanley, Saskatchewan,
King launched a 30-year career in the
newspaper business that included senior
executive positions in Canada’s leading
newspapers including President and
Publisher of the Calgary Sun and Calgary
Herald. During his newspaper career in
Calgary, King was acknowledged for his
innovative marketing, establishment of
healthy corporate relationships, spirited
community leadership and appreciable
growth for the newspapers.
King is a strong believer in contributing to
the community and he spends an enormous
amount of time with community efforts.
His current involvement spans numerous
organizations, including co-chair of REACH
(a $300 million medical fundraising
initiative), the Calgary Committee to End
Homelessness, the Calgary Sport Tourism
Authority, the Calgary Exhibition & Stampede,
Borden Ladner Gervais CIAU Athlete of the
Year Awards Committee and the Rotary
Club of Calgary. Previous support and
commitment involved the Calgary Prostate
Cancer Centre, Calgary Philharmonic
Society, No Ka Oi Ranch Foundation and
past-chairman of the Calgary Chamber
of Commerce.
In 2005, King received an Alberta Centennial
Medal for outstanding contributions to the
province of Alberta. Other awards include the
Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for community
service and the commemorative medal for
the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation
of Canada. In 1991, he was
honoured as B’Nai Brith
Man of the Year.
KenKING
grandsons – first round NHL draft picks
in 2022.
He also serves as an Alternate Governor
of the NHL and President & Chief Executive
Officer of the Western Hockey League’s
Calgary Hitmen.
King is an avid but mediocre
golfer and like many other
Albertans, shares a passion
for horses which he most
often, but not always, stays
mounted on. He and his
wife, Marilyn, have two
daughters, Amanda and
Jocelin. King also has twin
Flames President and CEO, Ken King, at the 2007 Calgary Flames new
jersey launch at Flames Central on September 4th.
Ken King addresses guests, players and media at a 2006-07 Molson Cup Luncheon.
Ken poses with Flames Alumnus Jamie Macoun and his golfing
teammates (low gross winners) at the 2007 Calgary Flames Celebrity
Charity Golf Classic. The event raised a record $330,000 for the
Flames Foundation for Life.
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HOCKEY
HOCKEY DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
Darryl SUTTER
Sutter joined the Calgary Flames as Head
Coach on December 28, 2002. On April 11,
2003, the position of General Manager was
added to his title. Darryl quickly made his
mark on the Calgary Flames by drafting top
prospects, re-signing Flames free agents
and making key transactions that were
of extreme importance in establishing an
identity for the club while leading the Flames
to the 2004 Stanley Cup playoffs.
The 2003-2004 campaign saw the
General Manager
Flames capture the Western Conference
championship before falling to the Tampa Bay Lightning in game 7 of
Mike
KEENAN Mike Keenan was named the 13th Head
Coach in Calgary Flames history on June
14, 2007. He joins the Flames with one of
the most impressive coaching resumes in
the history of the National Hockey League.
He is 6th all time in NHL wins (584 wins)
behind only Scotty Bowman, Al Arbour, Dick
Irvin, Pat Quinn, and Bryan Murray. During
his 18 years behind the bench in the NHL,
Keenan has led his teams to the Finals on
four occasions capturing the Stanley Cup
Head Coach
with the New York Rangers in 1994. He
was named winner of the Jack Adams Trophy as NHL Coach of the
Year in 1985 after leading the Philadelphia Flyers to the Cup Final
during his rookie season. He has a 160-91-69 (.569) record during
the Stanley Cup Playoffs. His 91 playoff victories position him 5th on
the all-time list.
A native of Bowmanville, Ontario, Keenan’s resume includes three
President’s Trophies, six division titles, three All-Star Games, three
50 plus win seasons and five 100 plus point seasons. As Canada’s
National Team Head Coach in 1987 and 1991, Keenan led Team
Canada to two Canada Cup titles. His international coaching career
also includes the 1980 World Junior Championships and the
1993 World Championships.
Mike and his wife, Nola, have three children: Gayla, Grant and Reed.
HOLDITCH
The 2007-08 season marks
Michael’s fifth season in the
role of Vice President of Hockey
Administration
and
Chief
Financial Officer. In this role
Michael works closely with
General
Manager
Darryl
Sutter
and
Director
of
Hockey Administration Mike
Burke on the direction of all
hockey operations including
CBA
interpretation,
team
development, administration and
Vice President of Hockey
tracking of the player budget,
Administration and
player negotiations, arbitration,
Chief Financial Officer
scheduling and contract review
and documentation.
Michael and his wife Cara have two daughters Brynn (2) and
celebrated the birth of Cade in July of 2007.
Michael
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the Stanley Cup Finals. For Sutter, it was his second trip to the Finals
during his coaching career. In his 27 years in the game of hockey
as a player and a coach from junior to the NHL, including coaching
stops in both the International Hockey League and the NHL, Sutter
has reached the post season in all but one season.
During the 2005-2006 season, Sutter led the Flames to 103
points and the Northwest Division pennant, while carrying the dual
responsibility of GM/Coach.
The 2006-2007 NHL season was the Flames third consecutive
playoff appearance with Sutter at the helm and the first year in the
General Manager’s office full-time.
Darryl and his wife Wanda have three children Brett, Christopher
and Jessie.
CALGARY FLAMES
Career Coaching Record
Season
Team
Lge
GP
W
L
T
OTL Pct
Result
1979-80
1980-81
1981-82
1982-83
1983-84
1984-85
1985-86
1986-87
1987-88
1988-89
1989-90
1990-91
1991-92
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97
1997-98
1998-99
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
Peterborough Petes
Rochester Americans
Rochester Americans
Rochester Americans
U. of Toronto
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
New York Rangers
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Boston Bruins
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
OHA
AHL
AHL
AHL
CIAU
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
NHL
68
80
80
80
24
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
84
48
82
33
63
45
74
56
82
15
47
30
40
46
20
53
53
46
38
27
41
49
36
52
28
32
15
21
15
33
16
24
5
20
42
31
25
1
20
23
26
33
41
33
23
29
24
15
34
17
30
24
26
29
36
8
1
8
9
9
3
7
4
8
9
12
6
8
15
8
5
16
1
12
6
7
8
13
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
3
9
0
Lost in Memorial Cup Final
Out of Playoffs
Lost in round 2
Won Championship
Won Championship
Lost in Finals
Lost in round 1
Lost in Finals
Lost in round 1
Lost in round 3
Lost in round 3
Lost in round 1
Lost in Finals
Won Championship
Lost in round 1
Lost in round 2
TOTALS
GP
Regular Season Record
1222
Stanley Cup Playoff Record 160
W
584
91
L
491
69
0.699
0.425
0.556
0.631
0.896
0.706
0.688
0.625
0.531
0.412
0.550
0.662
0.544
0.667
0.635
0.488
0.470
0.429
0.400
0.547
0.384
0.427
0.400
Out of Playoffs
Out of Playoffs
Out of Playoffs
Out of Playoffs
T
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HIGHLIGHTSChampionships:
Championship Finals:
1994 Stanley Cup (New York Rangers) 1992 Stanley Cup Finals (Chicago Blackhawks)
1991 Canada Cup (Canada)
1987 Stanley Cup Finals (Philadelphia Flyers)
1987 Canada Cup (Canada) 1985 Stanley Cup Finals (Philadelphia Flyers)
1984 CIAU Nat. Championship (U of Toronto)
1980 Memorial Cup Finals (Peterborough Petes)
1983 Calder Cup (Rochester Americans)
* 1985 Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s Coach of the Year (Philadelphia Flyers)
Mike
BURKE
Director Hockey Administraton
The 2007-08 NHL season
represents Mike Burke’s 25th
year with the Calgary Flames.
Since the start of the 1994-95
campaign, when Burke moved to
the hockey department and was
promoted to his current position,
he has been responsible for the
administration of the hockey
club. He works closely with
General Manager Darryl Sutter
and Vice President of Hockey
Administration/CFO
Michael
Holditch in managing many
facets of the Flames hockey
operations.
A native of Plato, Saskatchewan, Burke and his wife Sandra have two
children Keaton (13) and Reid (9).
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