CALGARY FLAMES - Key Persons
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- Group Sales, Account Executive
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- Flames Associate Digital Content Producer
A native Calgarian and longtime philanthropist, Mr. Markin also became an owner of the Calgary Flames hockey club in 1994. Mr. Markin co-founded Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) in 1989, together with Mr. Edwards. During his tenure as Chaiman of CNRL, he was instrumental in growing the company from a small operation of six employees with limited capital to the largest oil and gas producer in Canada.
Allan, a fervent advocate for improved health, relinquished his role as Chairman of Canadian Natural Resources Limited in 2012 to devote his efforts to the wellness initiative he established at Pure North. Pure North, an innovative wellness program, focuses on preventing chronic illnesses through personalized nutritional supplements, education, and lifestyle guidance. Having engaged over 46,000 participants, with an emphasis on vulnerable groups, Pure North collaborates with international experts, sharing data with esteemed institutions like the University of Calgary, University of Alberta, Harvard School of Public Health, and others, to educate on optimized nutrition. Additionally, Allan's support extends to initiatives like the APPLE Schools program, promoting healthy habits among students and earning him accolades such as honorary degrees and awards. Central to his philanthropy is elevating education in health and wellness.
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Supervisor, Corporate Partnership
A native Calgarian with business interests in real estate, oil and gas and financial services, Mr. Libin became an owner of the Calgary Flames in 1994. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Balmon Investments Ltd., a private management services and investment company. He has a strong commitment to the City of Calgary and to the Province of Alberta and has provided leadership in a wide variety of volunteer positions.
In 2003, Mr. Libin and his wife Mona, through The Alvin and Mona Libin Foundation, established The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta in partnership with the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services. Its mission is to provide world-class cardiovascular health care, education and research for southern Alberta. He also serves as a director on several corporate and community boards. Mr. Libin is an Officer of the Order of Canada and holds an Honorary Doctors of Laws degree from the University of Calgary. He was inducted into the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2004.
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- Brand Marketing Specialist
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- Coordinator, Community Relations
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- Premium Sales, Account Executive
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- Senior Manager, Customer Service and Retention
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- Brand Marketing Coordinator
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- Assistant
- Equipment Manager
- Member of the Training & Medical Staff
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- Group Sales, Account Executive
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- Manager, Security & Loss Prevention
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- Member of the Management Team
- VP of Hockey Operations, Assistant General Manager
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Partnership Sales Executive
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- Premium Sales, Account Executive
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- Assistant
- Coach
- Coaching Staff Member
Cail MacLean undertakes his first NHL coaching position following three seasons as the head coach of Calgary's AHL affiliate in Stockton.
During his time with the Heat, MacLean guided the team to a record of 72-65-16. The 2020-21 season marked MacLean's eighth season within the Flames organization, having served as an assistant coach with the Abbotsford Heat from 2011-2013, two seasons as the head coach with the ECHL Adirondack Thunder and one season as an assistant in Stockton prior to becoming Stockton's head coach in 2018-19. Prior to embarking on his coaching career, the native of Nova Scotia, had an 11-year, 747-game playing career in the AHL, IHL and ECHL.
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- Chief Financial Officer
- E.V.P.
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- Executive Director
- Executive Director, Flames Foundation / Community Investment
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- Assistant to the Director of Sales, Executive Suites
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Corporate Partnership Coordinator
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- Member of the Training & Medical Staff
- Assistant Strength Coach
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- Director, Creative Services
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- Member of the Management Team
- VP Data / Analytics, Assistant General Manager
- VP of Hockey Operations, Assistant General Manager
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- Flames Associate Digital Content Producer
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships
- Corporate Partnership Coordinator
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- Assistant
- Equipment Manager
- Member of the Training & Medical Staff
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- Group Sales, Account Executive
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- General Manager
- Member of the Management Team
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- Premium Sales, Account Executive
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- Assistant
- Coach
- Coaching Staff Member
Lambert is entering his first season on the Flames coaching staff.
Lambert started his coaching career as Ryan Huska's assistant coach with the Kelowna Rockets in the WHL. After three years as an assistant, he took over the reigns as head coach with the Rockets, winning the 2015 WHL Championship before falling to Oshawa in overtime of the Memorial Cup Finals. He jumped to the NHL as an assistant coach with the Buffalo Sabres the following year. He was the head coach with Rochester Americans in the AHL for one season followed by two seasons as the bench boss with the WHL's Spokane Chiefs. Dan spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the Nashville Predators before joining the Flames.
As a player, Lambert was a sixth-round draft pick of the Quebec Nordiques in the 1989 NHL Draft before embarking on a 19-year professional career in the NHL, AHL, IHL, Germany and Finland. The former high-scoring defenceman and 1989 Memorial Cup MVP with the Swift Current Broncos, retired in 2009 after playing 1,144 pro games.
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- Group Sales, Account Executive
Fujita is entering her third season as the team's skating coach after spending the previous three years fulfilling that role on a part-time basis.
Fujita has over 30 years of experience training players at all levels including the NHL, AHL, and WHL. She was most recently the Power Skating coach for Edge School.
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- Member of the Management Team
- Senior VP of Hockey Operations, Assistant General Manager
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Manager, Partnership Sales
- Senior Account Executive, Partnership Sales
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- Member of the Management Team
- President Hockey of Operations
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- Consulting Neuropsychologist
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- Consulting Neuropsychologist
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- Member of the Training & Medical Staff
- Team Physician
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- Head
- Member of the Training & Medical Staff
- Physician
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- Member of the Training & Medical Staff
- Team Physician
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- Member of the Training & Medical Staff
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- Director, Building Operations
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- Executive Suites Co - Ordinator
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- Premium Sales, Account Executive
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Senior Account Executive, Partnership Sales
- Senior Partnership Sales Executive
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- Group Sales, Account Executive
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- Scouting Staff Member
- Assistant Director of Scouting
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- Developer & Data Scientist
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Coordinator, Digital Partnerships
- Digital Partnership Coordinator
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- Member of the Training & Medical Staff
- Athletic Trainer - Massage
Jamie Pringle, a native of Picton, Ontario is entering his ninth season with the Calgary Flames coaching staff after three seasons as the video coach with the Florida Panthers. Prior to that, Pringle spent the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons as the video coach for Hockey Canada.
Pringle was part of the staff for all international events including winning gold at the 2007 IIHF World Championship and winning gold at the 2007 and 2008 IIHF World Junior Championships. Pringle worked with Brent Sutter during the 2008 World Junior team Super Series against Russia. Pringle spent the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons as the assistant coach with the Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) after four seasons as the assistant coach with the Belleville Bulls (1999-2004) where he helped earn the OHL title in 1999.
Jamie and his wife Karen have two children: Brendan and Brooke.
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- Member of the Management Team
- Special Advisor to the GM
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- Flames As the Goaltending Coach
- Goaltending Coach
Jason Labarbera joined the Flames as the Goaltending Coach on December 16, 2020 after serving as Assistant Coach/Goalie Coach with the Calgary Hitmen (WHL) for four seasons. In his role, Labarbera oversees the day-to-day duties with the Flames netminders.
The Burnaby, BC native completed a 16 year professional playing career in 2016 spending time with the New York Rangers, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Phoenix, Edmonton and Anaheim. In addition to his playing career, Labarbera has served as the Goalie Coach for Canada's National Teams including U- 18 team the past two seasons and with Team Canada U-20 which won gold at the 2020 HF Worid Junior Championship and is oversaw the goalies with Team Canada at the 2021 World Junior Championship, eaming a silver medal.
Jason and his wife Kodette have two boys: Easton and Ryder.
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- Chairman of Trimac Transportation Group
Mr. Jeff McCaig is the Chairman of Trimac Transportation Group, a prominent provider of bulk trucking services in North America, offering complementary logistics solutions. He succeeded his father, Bud McCaig, who gained ownership of the Calgary Flames in 1994. Jeff's involvement with Trimac dates back to August 1983, when he joined the company. He rose to become its President in 1990 and served as its CEO from 1994 to 2015. Prior to joining Trimac, Jeff practiced law in Calgary, focusing on corporate financing and securities, and remains a member of the Law Society of Alberta. He holds an Economics degree from Harvard, a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, and a Master of Science in Management from Stanford University. Currently residing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Jeff is married with three grown children.
In addition to his role at Trimac, Jeff serves on the boards of MEG Energy, Grayhawk Investment Strategies Inc., and Bantrel Company, an engineering and construction firm. He also holds a directorship and co-ownership of the Calgary Flames Hockey Club, and chairs the Flames Foundation For Life. His extensive background in both business and law, along with his commitment to various organizations, underscores his dedication to fostering excellence in diverse fields.
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Corporate Partnership Coordinator
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- Brand Marketing Specialist
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- Chief Executive Officer
- President
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- Public Relations Coordinator
- Coordinator, PR
Jordan was originally drafted from Victoria (BCHL) by the Boston Bruins in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft and played one game and backed up 10 games for the Bruins during the 2005-06 season. He spent four years at Bowling Green University (CCHA) where he was a CCHA All-Star (2003 and 2004), won the Terry Flanagan Award for perseverance, team captain his senior year and was a top 10 Hobey Baker Finalist in addition to being nominated for an ESPY in the "Comeback Player of the Year" category. He spent three seasons with the Providence Bruins, Boston's AHL affiliate and was the recipient of the Fred Hunt Memorial Trophy before concluding his playing career in Vienna, Austria in 2009.
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- Communications Assistant
- Coordinator, Communications
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- Group Sales, Account Executive
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Partnership Sales Executive
- Senior Partnership Sales Executive
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- Senior Director, Corporate Security
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- Member of the Training & Medical Staff
- Head Sports Physiotherapist
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- Member of the Sales Team
- V.P., Partnerships and Sales
- VP, Partnership and Sales
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- Executive Assistant to VP, Advertising, Sponsorship, & Marketing
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- Manager, Executive Suites
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- Senior Director, Sales and Luxury Suites
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- Assistant
- Coach
- Coaching Staff Member
Savard is entering his first season on the Flames coaching staff.
Savard played over 800 NHL games over the course of 13 seasons, including 221 games as a member of the Flames from 1999-2003. After being drafted by the New York Rangers in the fourth-round of the 1995 NHL Draft, Savard scored 207 goals and added 499 assists for 706 points with the New York Rangers, Flames, Atlanta Thrashers and the Boston Bruins where he ended his career in 2011 as a member of the Stanley Cup Champions.
Savard started his coaching career with the St. Louis Blues as an assistant coach in 2019-20 and improved the Blues power play to third overall in the NHL with an efficiency of 24.3%. He took over as head coach with the Windsor Spitfires in the OHL for the last two seasons accumulating 88 wins (.695 winning percentage) and making the OHL Finals in 2022. Both years the Spitfires power play improved under Savard and was ranked third (26.1%) and second (25.9%) respectively.
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- Equipment Manager
- Member of the Training & Medical Staff
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Manager, Partnership Sales
- Senior Director, Partnership Sales
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- Account Executive, Season Tickets Sales
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- Manager, Data & Analytics
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- Development
- Development Coach
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- Director of Hockey Administration
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- V.P., Sales, Customer Service, Ticketing
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- Member of the Training & Medical Staff
- Assistant Athletic Therapist
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- Assistant Athletic Therapist
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- Group Sales, Account Executive
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- Brand Marketing Coordinator
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Corporate Partnership Coordinator
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- Vice - President, Communications
- VP, Communications
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Manager, Corporate Partnerships
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- Administrative Assistant, Hockey Operations
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- Director of Player Development
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- Player Development, Grassroots Hockey Development
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- Member of the Training & Medical Staff
- Head Strength Coach
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- Scouting Staff Member
- Assistant Director of Scouting
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Partnership Sales Executive
Robyn Scott - Chief Legal Officer, Secretary, VP
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- Corporate Secretary
- General Counsel
- V.P.
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- E.V.P., Event Centre and Revenue Development
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- Coach
- Coaching Staff Member
- Head
Ryan Huska was named the franchise's 24th head coach on June 12. He had been an assistant coach with the Flames since 2018. Prior to coming to Calgary, Huska spent four seasons as head coach of the Flames affiliate team in the American Hockey League, the Stockon/Adirondack Heat.
Huska started his coaching career in 2002 as an assistant coach with the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL, and was appointed as the club's head coach in 2007. Two years after being appointed, Huska led the Rockets to the Ed Chynoweth as league champions and advanced to the Memorial Cup, falling to the Windsor Spitfires in the final. The Cranbrook, B.C. native spent seven years as the Rockets bench boss and finished his junior coaching career with an overall record 303-164-37 before moving onto the bench boss of the Flames affiliate. In four years with the Heat, Huska ended with a 135-118-27 record.
The 42-year-old was drafted in the third round 76th overall in the 1993 NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks and made his NHL debut on May 1 1995 against the Flames. Huska spent his junior career with the Kamloops Blazers of the WHL, winning three Memorial Cups in 1992, 1994 and 1995.
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- Director, Marketing & Promotions
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- Executive Assistant to the President & GM, Hockey Ops
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- Member of the Training & Medical Staff
- Rehab Sports Physiotherapist
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- Member of the Sales Team
- Senior Partnership Sales Executive
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- Director, Communications & Media Relations
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- Director of Team Operations
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- Scouting Staff Member
- Head Pro Scout
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- V.P., Building Operations
- VP, Operation
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- Scouting Staff Member
- Director, Amateur Scouting
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- Executive Assistant to VP, Sales, Customer Service & Ticketing
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- VP Hockey Operations, Assistant General Manager
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- Development Strength Coach
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- V.P., Food & Beverage and Information Technology