Tri-City Americans
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The Tri-City Americans are a major junior ice hockey
team of the Western Hockey League
, based in Kennewick, Washington
. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Center
. Every game is broadcast locally on the Tri-City Americans flagship radio station Newstalk 870 KFLD AM, and each game can also be heard streaming live at KFLD's UStream Channel, as well as from time-to-time being telecast on Saturday nights on KVEW
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from 1977–82 before relocating to Nanaimo, British Columbia
as the Nanaimo Islanders
. After only one season, they moved to New Westminster, British Columbia
to become the second incarnation of the New Westminster Bruins
. They moved to the Tri-Cities
in 1988.
The Americans enjoyed local support until early 2000, the start of 4 owners in 4 years, all wanting to relocate the team to Canada. Between selling off team assets and one owner banning the local newspaper columnist from attending games, the attendance dropped considerably. The lack of any banners in the barn didn't help matters either. Although the ownership group represented by Darryl Porter had stated upon purchasing the team that they would create a local presence (the oft-heard criticism of the ownerships groups), Mr. Porter had still not moved to the Tri-Cities in his 3rd year of ownership. In 2004, Porter attempted to move the team to Chilliwack
, British Columbia
in Canada. However, the other Western Hockey League
teams voted to prevent the move, including all four other American
teams as well as 2 Canadian teams. Shortly after this failure, the team was sold to Tri-Cities
natives, including Olaf Kolzig
, the former goalie for the Washington Capitals
, and Stu Barnes
of the Dallas Stars
, both former Americans players. Since the sale the team has doubled attendance figures and won the first division championship in team history. Porter and his investment group were later granted the Chilliwack Bruins
as an expansion franchise.
On November 29, 1989 Americans goaltender Olaf Kolzig
became the first goalie to register a WHL
goal when he attempted a shot on an empty net against the Seattle Thunderbirds
.
The Americans annual series with the Highway 395
rival Spokane Chiefs
is always intense and full of action, clearly their biggest rival year in and year out. The competitiveness of the two team is such that an annual tradition with the Americans is to play the Chiefs at home on New Year's Eve. The only time this tradition was broken was due to a one-day strike by the Americans over the training tactics of one of the coaches.
In the 2002–03 season, sixteen year old goaltender Shannon Szabados
became the first female player to compete in the WHL when she played one game for the Americans. In 2010 Szabados won gold in Women's Ice Hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics
playing for Canada.
During the 2007–08 WHL season
, the Americans won the US Division regular season championship for the first time after a March 15, 2008 showdown with the division rival Spokane Chiefs
in Kennewick, Washington
at the Toyota Center
. The Americans won the Western Conference regular season championship, and the Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy
for the best overall regular season record in the WHL. The 2009–10 Season
marked the third straight year the Americans won the US Division.
At their annual New Year's Eve game against the Spokane Chiefs
on December 31, 2008, the Americans set a record for attendance at a hockey game in the Toyota Center
, with 6,042 attendees. The Americans surpassed this number on March 13, 2010, in a game against Spokane, with an attendance of 6,053.
The Americans won the Western Conference championship for the first time in the 2010 playoffs defeating the Chilliwack Bruins
, Kelowna Rockets
and Vancouver Giants
in successive series before dropping the league championship to the Calgary Hitmen
in 5 games.
A definite first at the Tri-City
rink was the Breast Cancer night. Brian Sandy, Senior VP of business operations and Chief Marketing Officer, dreamed up this event, where the ice is tinted pink and the players wear pink jerseys that are auctioned-off at the end of the night. The game on Feb 2, 2008, every jersey sold for the maximum donation of $500 each, with all proceeds supporting breast cancer research.
The Americans also were active in raising start-up funds for the establishment of a local chapter of The First Tee
. Players visit schools and hospitals weekly and assist the young hockey players with their practices. Links are provided on their website to other organizations like the local Humane Society, and opportunities have been provided to the Children's Developmental Center to volunteer to aid in the seating at games for a $15,000 check at the season's conclusion.
14 - Stu Barnes
, Todd Klassen
33 - Olaf Kolzig
Junior ice hockey
Junior hockey is a catch-all term used to describe various levels of ice hockey competition for players generally between 16 and 20 years of age...
team of the Western Hockey League
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
, based in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Washington, near the Hanford nuclear site. It is the most populous of the three cities collectively referred to as the Tri-Cities...
. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Center
Toyota Center (Kennewick)
The Toyota Center is an multi-purpose arena in Kennewick, Washington, USA.The arena opened in 1988 as the Tri-Cities Coliseum...
. Every game is broadcast locally on the Tri-City Americans flagship radio station Newstalk 870 KFLD AM, and each game can also be heard streaming live at KFLD's UStream Channel, as well as from time-to-time being telecast on Saturday nights on KVEW
KVEW
KVEW, digital channel 44, is the ABC affiliate television station for the Tri-Cities area of Washington. Licensed to Kennewick, it is a semi-satellite of KAPP in Yakima, airing its own newscasts and commercials...
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History
The Tri-City Americans franchise is an original franchise of the WHL. They began in 1966 as the Calgary Buffaloes before being renamed the Centennials after one season. The franchise was also known as the Billings BighornsBillings Bighorns
The Billings Bighorns were a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who played from 1977 to 1982. The team was originally the Calgary Centennials. They played at the MetraPark Arena in Billings, Montana. The team wore uniforms based upon those then used by the Washington Capitals...
from 1977–82 before relocating to Nanaimo, British Columbia
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Nanaimo is a city on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It has been dubbed the "Bathtub Racing Capital of the World" and "Harbour City". Nanaimo is also sometimes referred to as the "Hub City" because of its central location on Vancouver Island and due to the layout of the downtown...
as the Nanaimo Islanders
Nanaimo Islanders
The Nanaimo Islanders were a junior ice hockey team based in Nanaimo, British Columbia that played one season in the Western Hockey League in 1982–83. They played at Frank Crane Arena. The team relocated to New Westminster, British Columbia before settling in Kennewick, Washington as the Tri-City...
. After only one season, they moved to New Westminster, British Columbia
New Westminster, British Columbia
New Westminster is an historically important city in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada, and is a member municipality of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. It was founded as the capital of the Colony of British Columbia ....
to become the second incarnation of the New Westminster Bruins
New Westminster Bruins
The New Westminster Bruins were a junior ice hockey team from the Western Hockey League. There were two franchises that carried this name:* 1971–1981...
. They moved to the Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities, Washington
The Tri-Cities is a mid-sized metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Washington, consisting of three neighboring cities: Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland. The cities are located at the confluence of the Yakima, Snake, and Columbia rivers in the semi-arid region of...
in 1988.
The Americans enjoyed local support until early 2000, the start of 4 owners in 4 years, all wanting to relocate the team to Canada. Between selling off team assets and one owner banning the local newspaper columnist from attending games, the attendance dropped considerably. The lack of any banners in the barn didn't help matters either. Although the ownership group represented by Darryl Porter had stated upon purchasing the team that they would create a local presence (the oft-heard criticism of the ownerships groups), Mr. Porter had still not moved to the Tri-Cities in his 3rd year of ownership. In 2004, Porter attempted to move the team to Chilliwack
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Chilliwack is a Canadian city in the Province of British Columbia. It is a predominantly agricultural community with an estimated population of 80,000 people. Chilliwack is the second largest city in the Fraser Valley Regional District after Abbotsford. The city is surrounded by mountains and...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
in Canada. However, the other Western Hockey League
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
teams voted to prevent the move, including all four other American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
teams as well as 2 Canadian teams. Shortly after this failure, the team was sold to Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities, Washington
The Tri-Cities is a mid-sized metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Washington, consisting of three neighboring cities: Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland. The cities are located at the confluence of the Yakima, Snake, and Columbia rivers in the semi-arid region of...
natives, including Olaf Kolzig
Olaf Kölzig
Olaf Kölzig is a retired German professional ice hockey goaltender and associate goalie coach for the Washington Capitals. With the exception of 8 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning, he played his entire 14 year career with the Capitals...
, the former goalie for the Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
, and Stu Barnes
Stu Barnes
Stuart Barnes is an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . He played 16 seasons at centre in the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, and Dallas Stars....
of the Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
, both former Americans players. Since the sale the team has doubled attendance figures and won the first division championship in team history. Porter and his investment group were later granted the Chilliwack Bruins
Chilliwack Bruins
The Chilliwack Bruins were a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League, based out of Chilliwack, British Columbia. The 2006–07 season marked the Bruins inaugural season in the WHL. The team played at Prospera Centre, which was expanded to 5,386 seats for the arrival of the Bruins...
as an expansion franchise.
On November 29, 1989 Americans goaltender Olaf Kolzig
Olaf Kölzig
Olaf Kölzig is a retired German professional ice hockey goaltender and associate goalie coach for the Washington Capitals. With the exception of 8 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning, he played his entire 14 year career with the Capitals...
became the first goalie to register a WHL
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
goal when he attempted a shot on an empty net against the Seattle Thunderbirds
Seattle Thunderbirds
The Seattle Thunderbirds are a junior ice hockey team based in Kent, a suburb of Seattle, Washington. They are part of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League, and play in the ShoWare Center...
.
The Americans annual series with the Highway 395
U.S. Route 395
U.S. Route 395 is a U.S. Route in the western United States. The southern terminus of the route is in the Mojave Desert at Interstate 15 near Hesperia. The northern terminus is at the Canadian border near Laurier, where the road becomes Highway 395 upon entering British Columbia. At one time, the...
rival Spokane Chiefs
Spokane Chiefs
The Spokane Chiefs are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League based out of Spokane, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. Their uniforms are similar to those of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Spokane consistently ranks in the top 10 in the...
is always intense and full of action, clearly their biggest rival year in and year out. The competitiveness of the two team is such that an annual tradition with the Americans is to play the Chiefs at home on New Year's Eve. The only time this tradition was broken was due to a one-day strike by the Americans over the training tactics of one of the coaches.
In the 2002–03 season, sixteen year old goaltender Shannon Szabados
Shannon Szabados
Shannon Szabados is an ice hockey goaltender for the Canadian national hockey team. She also plays for the men's hockey team at Grant MacEwan University in Alberta. Szabados has been the first female player at several different tournaments and in several leagues, both during minor and junior...
became the first female player to compete in the WHL when she played one game for the Americans. In 2010 Szabados won gold in Women's Ice Hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
playing for Canada.
During the 2007–08 WHL season
2007–08 WHL season
The 2007–08 WHL season was the 42nd season of the Western Hockey League . The regular season began on September 20, 2007, and ended on March 16, 2008. The WHL Playoffs began on March 21, 2008, and ended on May 7, 2008....
, the Americans won the US Division regular season championship for the first time after a March 15, 2008 showdown with the division rival Spokane Chiefs
Spokane Chiefs
The Spokane Chiefs are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League based out of Spokane, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. Their uniforms are similar to those of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Spokane consistently ranks in the top 10 in the...
in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Washington, near the Hanford nuclear site. It is the most populous of the three cities collectively referred to as the Tri-Cities...
at the Toyota Center
Toyota Center (Kennewick)
The Toyota Center is an multi-purpose arena in Kennewick, Washington, USA.The arena opened in 1988 as the Tri-Cities Coliseum...
. The Americans won the Western Conference regular season championship, and the Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy
Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy
The Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the regular season champion of the Western Hockey League.It is named after one of the league's founders, Scotty Munro...
for the best overall regular season record in the WHL. The 2009–10 Season
2009–10 WHL season
The 2009–10 WHL season is the 44th season of the Western Hockey League . The regular season began on September 17, 2009 and ended on March 14, 2010...
marked the third straight year the Americans won the US Division.
At their annual New Year's Eve game against the Spokane Chiefs
Spokane Chiefs
The Spokane Chiefs are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League based out of Spokane, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. Their uniforms are similar to those of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Spokane consistently ranks in the top 10 in the...
on December 31, 2008, the Americans set a record for attendance at a hockey game in the Toyota Center
Toyota Center (Kennewick)
The Toyota Center is an multi-purpose arena in Kennewick, Washington, USA.The arena opened in 1988 as the Tri-Cities Coliseum...
, with 6,042 attendees. The Americans surpassed this number on March 13, 2010, in a game against Spokane, with an attendance of 6,053.
The Americans won the Western Conference championship for the first time in the 2010 playoffs defeating the Chilliwack Bruins
Chilliwack Bruins
The Chilliwack Bruins were a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League, based out of Chilliwack, British Columbia. The 2006–07 season marked the Bruins inaugural season in the WHL. The team played at Prospera Centre, which was expanded to 5,386 seats for the arrival of the Bruins...
, Kelowna Rockets
Kelowna Rockets
The Kelowna Rockets are a major junior ice hockey team based in Kelowna, British Columbia. The Rockets play in the Western Hockey League , out of the Canadian Hockey League . They play their home games at Prospera Place....
and Vancouver Giants
Vancouver Giants
The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...
in successive series before dropping the league championship to the Calgary Hitmen
Calgary Hitmen
The Calgary Hitmen are a major junior ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Hitmen play in the Central Division of the Western Hockey League . They play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Bret "The Hitman" Hart, a local-born professional wrestler, was a founding owner...
in 5 games.
Charitable work and events
The Americans are charitably-active in the Tri-Cities area. Years ago, the Americans were one of the first teams to do 'The Teddy Bear Toss', which was originally called 'Toy Trick'. This is where the fans would throw stuffed animals onto the rink on a selected night when the home team scores their first goal. The players collect the bears and hand them out to various organizations or the players take them along with them when they visit children in the local hospitals.A definite first at the Tri-City
Toyota Center (Kennewick)
The Toyota Center is an multi-purpose arena in Kennewick, Washington, USA.The arena opened in 1988 as the Tri-Cities Coliseum...
rink was the Breast Cancer night. Brian Sandy, Senior VP of business operations and Chief Marketing Officer, dreamed up this event, where the ice is tinted pink and the players wear pink jerseys that are auctioned-off at the end of the night. The game on Feb 2, 2008, every jersey sold for the maximum donation of $500 each, with all proceeds supporting breast cancer research.
The Americans also were active in raising start-up funds for the establishment of a local chapter of The First Tee
The First Tee
The First Tee, a youth development organization, impacts the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf...
. Players visit schools and hospitals weekly and assist the young hockey players with their practices. Links are provided on their website to other organizations like the local Humane Society, and opportunities have been provided to the Children's Developmental Center to volunteer to aid in the seating at games for a $15,000 check at the season's conclusion.
Current roster
| Goaltenders | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Player | Age | Hometown | NHL Draft | |
| 1 |  United States |
Eric Comrie | Newport Beach, California Newport Beach, California Newport Beach, incorporated in 1906, is a city in Orange County, California, south of downtown Santa Ana. The population was 85,186 at the 2010 census.The city's median family income and property values consistently place high in national rankings... |
Eligilble 2013 | |
| 35 |  Canada |
Ty Rimmer | Edmonton, Alberta | Eligible 2012 | |
| Defencemen | |||||
| # | Player | Age | Hometown | NHL Draft | |
| 2 | Canada |
Riley Guenther | Calgary, Alberta | Eligible 2012 | |
| 3 | Canada |
Sam Grist | North Saanich, British Columbia North Saanich, British Columbia North Saanich is located on the Saanich Peninsula, approximately 25 km north of Victoria, British Columbia on southern Vancouver Island... |
Eligible 2012 | |
| 4 | Canada |
Drydn Dow | Calgary, Alberta | Eligible 2012 | |
| 5 | Canada |
Derek Ryckman | Red Deer, Alberta Red Deer, Alberta Red Deer is a city in Central Alberta, Canada. It is located near the midpoint of the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor and is surrounded by Red Deer County. It is Alberta's third-most-populous city – after Calgary and Edmonton. The city is located in aspen parkland, a region of rolling hills... |
Eligible 2012 | |
| 6 | Canada |
Justin Hamonic | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Eligible 2012 | |
| 7 |  Czech Republic |
Michal Plutnar | Chotěboř, Czech Republic Chotebor Chotěboř is a town in the Havlíčkův Brod District, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic. It belongs to the historical land of Bohemia. Population: 9,739 .- External links :*... |
Eligible 2012 | |
| 10 | Canada |
Zachary Yuen | Vancouver, British Columbia | Winnipeg Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets were a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972, moving to the National Hockey League in 1979 following the collapse of the WHA... 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
|
| 25 | Canada |
Mitch Topping | Red Deer, Alberta Red Deer, Alberta Red Deer is a city in Central Alberta, Canada. It is located near the midpoint of the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor and is surrounded by Red Deer County. It is Alberta's third-most-populous city – after Calgary and Edmonton. The city is located in aspen parkland, a region of rolling hills... |
Eligible 2012 | |
| # | Player | Age | Hometown | NHL Draft | |
| 9 | Canada |
Lucas Nickles | Salmon Arm, British Columbia Salmon Arm, British Columbia -Climate:- Education :Public schools in Salmon Arm are part of School District 83 North Okanagan-Shuswap; within the city limits, there are currently five elementary schools , one middle school , and a secondary school with two campuses... |
Eligible 2012 | |
| 12 | Canada |
Tyson Dallman | Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan... |
Eligible 2012 | |
| 15 |  Sweden |
Malte Strömwall | Luleå, Sweden | Eligible 2012 | |
| 16 | Canada |
Mackenzie Royer | Spruce Grove, Alberta Spruce Grove, Alberta Spruce Grove is a city in the vicinity of Edmonton, Alberta. Like nearby Stony Plain it is surrounded by Parkland County.With a population of 24,646, Spruce Grove is the 11th largest city in Alberta. The Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre is the local theatre, and its TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre... |
Eligible 2012 | |
| 17 | Canada |
Adam Hughesman | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Free Agent | |
| 18 | Canada |
Mason Wilgosh | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Free Agent | |
| 19 | Canada |
Jordan Messier | Canmore, Alberta Canmore, Alberta Canmore is a town in Alberta, Canada, located approximately west of the City of Calgary near the southeast boundary of Banff National Park. It is located in the Bow Valley within Alberta's Rockies. The town shares a border with Kananaskis Country to the west and south and the Municipal District of... |
Eligible 2012 | |
| 20 | Canada |
Lukas Walter | Langley, British Columbia Langley, British Columbia Langley, British Columbia may refer to:*Langley, British Columbia *Langley, British Columbia... |
Eligible 2012 | |
| 21 | Canada |
Marcus Messier | Canmore, Alberta Canmore, Alberta Canmore is a town in Alberta, Canada, located approximately west of the City of Calgary near the southeast boundary of Banff National Park. It is located in the Bow Valley within Alberta's Rockies. The town shares a border with Kananaskis Country to the west and south and the Municipal District of... |
Eligible 2012 | |
| 22 | Canada |
Justin Feser | Red Deer, Alberta Red Deer, Alberta Red Deer is a city in Central Alberta, Canada. It is located near the midpoint of the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor and is surrounded by Red Deer County. It is Alberta's third-most-populous city – after Calgary and Edmonton. The city is located in aspen parkland, a region of rolling hills... |
Eligible 2012 | |
| 24 | Canada |
Brendan Shinnimin | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Free Agent | |
| 26 | |
Brian Williams | Claremont, California Claremont, California Claremont is a small affluent college town in eastern Los Angeles County, California, United States, about east of downtown Los Angeles at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. The population as of the 2010 census is 34,926. Claremont is known for its seven higher-education institutions, its... |
Eligible 2013 | |
| 27 | Canada |
Connor Rankin | North Vancouver, British Columbia North Vancouver, British Columbia There are two municipalities in the Greater Vancouver region of British Columbia, Canada, that use the name North Vancouver. These are:*The City of North Vancouver... |
Eligible 2012 | |
| 38 | Canada |
Nathan MacMaster | Calgary, Alberta | ||
| 41 | Canada |
Patrick Holland | Lethbridge, Alberta | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
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Roster Movement
- 9/15/2011: Max Moline traded to Lethbridge HurricanesLethbridge HurricanesThe Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:...
for a conditional 5th round 2013 Bantam Draft Pick. - 9/15/2011: Lucas Walter claimed off waivers from Portland Winterhawks.
- 9/30/2011: Brennen Bosovich, Clint Filbrandt and Matt Hughesman removed from roster.
- 10/4/2011: Matt Mackenzie transferred to Rochester AmericansRochester AmericansThe Rochester Americans are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and a top affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres. The team plays its home games in Rochester, New York, at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial...
in 3 year contract deal with the Buffalo SabresBuffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
, and Olli Dickson transferred to Alberta Junior Hockey LeagueAlberta Junior Hockey LeagueThe Alberta Junior Hockey League is an Alberta-based Junior A hockey league that belongs to the Canadian Junior Hockey League . It was formed as a five-team league in 1964. There are currently 16 teams in the league. The regular season league champions receive the Dave Duchak Trophy...
. - 10/6/2011: Brock Sutherland traded to Calgary Hitmen for Nathan MacMaster.
- 10/16/2011: Acquired Derek Ryckman from Lethbridge Hurricanes for 4th round pick in 2012 bantam draft and reassigned Justin Gutierrez.
2011 Pre-Season Results
| Date | Opponent | Time/Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 9/2 | Everett Silvertips Everett Silvertips The Everett Silvertips are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League that plays in Everett, Washington. They joined the league as an expansion team for the 2003–04 WHL season. The team name comes from the silvertip bear... |
5-2 | Comcast Arena at Everett Comcast Arena at Everett Comcast Arena at Everett is a $83.3 million dollar muti-purpose complex, in Everett, Washington, designed and developed by the City of Everett Public Facilities District. The arena opened in September 2003.... |
| Sat 9/3 | Portland Winterhawks | 5-4 SO | Comcast Arena at Everett |
| Thu 9/8 | Kootenay Ice Kootenay Ice The Kootenay Ice are a major junior ice hockey team based in Cranbrook, British Columbia and competing in the Western Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Cranbrook Recreational Complex, also nicknamed the RecPlex.-History:... |
4-5 | Toyota Center Toyota Center (Kennewick) The Toyota Center is an multi-purpose arena in Kennewick, Washington, USA.The arena opened in 1988 as the Tri-Cities Coliseum... |
| Fri 9/9 | Portland Winterhawks | 2-3 | Toyota Center |
| Sat 9/10 | Spokane Chiefs Spokane Chiefs The Spokane Chiefs are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League based out of Spokane, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. Their uniforms are similar to those of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Spokane consistently ranks in the top 10 in the... |
3-2 SO | Toyota Center |
| Thu 9/15 | Spokane Chiefs | 5-1 | Eagles Ice-A-Rena |
| Sat 9/17 | Spokane Chiefs | 4-2 | Toyota Center |
2011-2012 Regular Season Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time/Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/24 | Spokane Chiefs Spokane Chiefs The Spokane Chiefs are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League based out of Spokane, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. Their uniforms are similar to those of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Spokane consistently ranks in the top 10 in the... |
7:05 pm / 4-1 W | Toyota Center Toyota Center (Kennewick) The Toyota Center is an multi-purpose arena in Kennewick, Washington, USA.The arena opened in 1988 as the Tri-Cities Coliseum... |
| Sun 9/25 | Portland Winterhawks | 5:05 pm / 6-5 W | Toyota Center |
| Fri 9/30 | Portland Winterhawks | 7:00 pm / 4-1 W | Rose Garden |
| Sat 10/1 | Spokane Chiefs | 7:05 pm / 2-7 L | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena a multi-purpose arena, located in Spokane, Washington, USA.It is home to the Spokane Chiefs, of the WHL and the Spokane Shock, of the AFL.-Construction:... |
| Wed 10/5 | Kelowna Rockets Kelowna Rockets The Kelowna Rockets are a major junior ice hockey team based in Kelowna, British Columbia. The Rockets play in the Western Hockey League , out of the Canadian Hockey League . They play their home games at Prospera Place.... |
7:00 pm / 3-4 L | Prospera Place Prospera Place Prospera Place, formerly known as Skyreach Place, is a 6,886-seat multi-purpose arena, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It replaced the old Kelowna Memorial Arena, though it is still in use for smaller venues and sports.... |
| Fri 10/7 | Kelowna Rockets | 7:05 pm / 5-2 W | Toyota Center |
| Sun 10/9 | Portland Winterhawks | 5:00 pm / 4-0 W | Memorial Coliseum Memorial Coliseum Memorial Coliseum is an indoor arena located in the oldest part of, what is now known as the Rose Quarter area, within Portland, Oregon, United States.... |
| Wed 10/12 | Prince Albert Raiders Prince Albert Raiders The Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert... |
7:05 pm / 2-1 W | Toyota Center |
| Fri 10/14 | Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the... |
7:05 pm / 2-3 L | Toyota Center |
| Sat 10/15 | Vancouver Giants Vancouver Giants The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history... |
7:05 pm / 5-0 W | Toyota Center |
| Sun 10/16 | Everett Silvertips Everett Silvertips The Everett Silvertips are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League that plays in Everett, Washington. They joined the league as an expansion team for the 2003–04 WHL season. The team name comes from the silvertip bear... |
5:05 pm / 3-6 L | Comcast Arena at Everett Comcast Arena at Everett Comcast Arena at Everett is a $83.3 million dollar muti-purpose complex, in Everett, Washington, designed and developed by the City of Everett Public Facilities District. The arena opened in September 2003.... |
| Wed 10/19 | Saskatoon Blades Saskatoon Blades The Saskatoon Blades are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League. They are based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, playing at the 15,195 seat Credit Union Centre.-History:... |
7:05 pm / 5-2 W | Toyota Center |
| Fri 10/21 | Prince George Cougars Prince George Cougars The Prince George Cougars are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The team is based in Prince George, British Columbia, and plays its home games at the CN Centre... |
7:00 pm / 1-0 W | CN Centre CN Centre The CN Centre is a 5,967-seat multi-purpose arena, in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It was designed by PBK Architects, opened in 1995 and is owned by the City of Prince George. There are 14 luxury suites... |
| Sat 10/22 | Prince George Cougars | 7:00 pm / 1-0 W | CN Centre |
| Tue 10/25 | Victoria Royals | 7:05 pm / 4-5 L | Toyota Center |
| Sat 10/29 | Spokane Chiefs | 7:05 pm / 3-1 W | Toyota Center |
| Sat 11/5 | Spokane Chiefs | 7:05 pm / 4-1 W | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena |
| Wed 11/9 | Kootenay Ice Kootenay Ice The Kootenay Ice are a major junior ice hockey team based in Cranbrook, British Columbia and competing in the Western Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Cranbrook Recreational Complex, also nicknamed the RecPlex.-History:... |
6:00 pm / 5-4 W | Cranbrook Recreational Complex Cranbrook Recreational Complex The Cranbrook Recreation Complex is a 4,264-seat arena in Cranbrook, British Columbia... |
| Fri 11/11 | Medicine Hat Tigers Medicine Hat Tigers The Medicine Hat Tigers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who play out of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1970, the team has won two national Memorial Cups, five WHL League Championships and seven Division Titles. The Tigers play at the Medicine Hat Arena.... |
6:30 pm / 4-3 W | Medicine Hat Arena Medicine Hat Arena The Medicine Hat Arena is a 4,006-seat multi-purpose arena in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. It was built in 1970 to replace the old rink that burned down in a fire where the Medicine Hat Inn is now situated. It is home to the Medicine Hat Tigers Ice hockey team... |
| Sat 11/12 | Lethbridge Hurricanes Lethbridge Hurricanes The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:... |
6:00 pm / 7-3 W | ENMAX Centre ENMAX Centre The ENMAX Centre is a 5,479-seat multi-purpose arena, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.It features a full-size ice rink, a running track, racquetball courts and squash courts. An outdoor sports field, with capacity for 2,000 people, is adjacent to the centre... |
| Fri 11/18 | Seattle Thunderbirds Seattle Thunderbirds The Seattle Thunderbirds are a junior ice hockey team based in Kent, a suburb of Seattle, Washington. They are part of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League, and play in the ShoWare Center... |
7:35 pm / 0-3 L | ShoWare Center |
| Sat 11/19 | Kamloops Blazers Kamloops Blazers The Kamloops Blazers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League based out of Kamloops, British Columbia. They play their home games at Interior Savings Centre.-History:... |
7:05 pm / 3-2 W | Toyota Center |
| Wed 11/23 | Portland Winterhawks | 7:05 pm / 7-6 W | Toyota Center |
| Fri 11/25 | Swift Current Broncos Swift Current Broncos The Swift Current Broncos are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. Founded during 1967 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, the Broncos played seven seasons before relocating to Lethbridge from 1974 to 1986 as the Lethbridge Broncos... |
7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Sat 11/26 | Regina Pats Regina Pats The Regina Pats are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League. The Pats are based out of Regina, Saskatchewan and the Brandt Centre is their home arena.-History:... |
7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Wed 11/30 | Kelowna Rockets | 7:05 pm | Prospera Place |
| Fri 12/2 | Seattle Thunderbirds | 7:35 pm | ShoWare Center |
| Sat 12/3 | Everett Silvertips | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Tue 12/6 | Victoria Royals | 7:05 pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre The Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre is an indoor arena located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and is the largest arena in British Columbia outside of Vancouver. It is primarily used for ice hockey, previously the home arena of the Victoria Salmon Kings of the ECHL, and currently the home of... |
| Wed 12/7 | Victoria Royals | 7:05 pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre |
| Sat 12/10 | Everett Silvertips | 7:05 pm | Comcast Arena at Everett |
| Sun 12/11 | Portland Winterhawks | 5:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Fri 12/16 | Seattle Thunderbirds | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Sat 12/17 | Seattle Thunderbirds | 7:05 pm | ShoWare Center |
| Thu 12/29 | Kelowna Rockets | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Sat 12/31 | Spokane Chiefs | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Wed 1/4 | Moose Jaw Warriors Moose Jaw Warriors The Moose Jaw Warriors are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League which are based out of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The team plays its home games at Mosaic Place. The franchise moved to Moose Jaw from Winnipeg after the 1983–84 season, where they had previously been named the... |
7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Fri 1/6 | Seattle Thunderbirds | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Sat 1/7 | Everett Silvertips | 7:05 pm | Comcast Arena at Everett |
| Wed 1/11 | Kamloops Blazers | 7:00 pm | Interior Savings Centre Interior Savings Centre The Interior Savings Centre is a 5,658-seat multi-purpose arena in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It is home to the Kamloops Blazers Ice hockey team.... |
| Fri 1/13 | Vancouver Giants | 7:30 pm | Pacific Coliseum Pacific Coliseum Pacific Coliseum is an indoor arena, at Hastings Park, in Vancouver, British Columbia.Completed in 1968, at the former site of the Pacific National Exhibition, the arena currently holds 16,281, for ice hockey, though capacity at its opening was 15,713.... |
| Sat 1/14 | Spokane Chiefs | 7:05 pm | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena |
| Mon 1/16 | Portland Winterhawks | 2:00 pm | Rose Garden |
| Tue 1/17 | Seattle Thunderbirds | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Fri 1/20 | Spokane Chiefs | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Sat 1/21 | Kamloops Blazers | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Wed 1/25 | Edmonton Oil Kings Edmonton Oil Kings This article refers to the original Oil Kings franchises that existed until 1978. For the current team that began play in 2007, see Edmonton Oil Kings... |
6:00 pm | Rexall Place Rexall Place Rexall Place is an indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada situated on the north side of Northlands. It is currently the home to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL... |
| Fri 1/27 | Red Deer Rebels Red Deer Rebels The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium.... |
6:30 pm | ENMAX Centrium ENMAX Centrium The ENMAX Centrium is a two-tier 6,706-seat multi-purpose arena in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. It was built in 1991 and is home to the Red Deer Rebels hockey team. When utilizing floor seating, the arena can hold a maximum of 6,828 people... |
| Sun 1/29 | Calgary Hitmen Calgary Hitmen The Calgary Hitmen are a major junior ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Hitmen play in the Central Division of the Western Hockey League . They play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Bret "The Hitman" Hart, a local-born professional wrestler, was a founding owner... |
3:00 pm | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Fri 2/3 | Seattle Thunderbirds | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Sat 2/4 | Victoria Royals | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Wed 2/8 | Kamloops Blazers | 7:00 pm | Interior Savings Centre |
| Fri 2/10 | Portland Winterhawks | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Sat 2/11 | Spokane Chiefs | 7:05 pm | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena |
| Tue 2/14 | Vancouver Giants | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Wed 2/15 | Portland Winterhawks | 7:00 pm | Memorial Coliseum |
| Fri 2/17 | Seattle Thunderbirds | 7:35 pm | ShoWare Center |
| Sat 2/18 | Spokane Chiefs | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Tue 2/21 | Everett Silvertips | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Fri 2/24 | Everett Silvertips | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Sat 2/25 | Spokane Chiefs | 7:05 pm | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena |
| Sun 2/26 | Seattle Thunderbirds | 5:05 pm | ShoWare Center |
| Tue 2/28 | Seattle Thunderbirds | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Fri 3/2 | Portland Winterhawks | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Sat 3/3 | Everett Silvertips | 7:05 pm | Comcast Arena at Everett |
| Sun 3/4 | Portland Winterhawks | 5:00 pm | Rose Garden |
| Wed 3/7 | Vancouver Giants | 7:00 pm | Pacific Coliseum |
| Fri 3/9 | Spokane Chiefs | 7:05 pm | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena |
| Sun 3/11 | Prince George Cougars | 5:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Tue 3/13 | Prince George Cougars | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Fri 3/16 | Everett Silvertips | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
| Sat 3/17 | Spokane Chiefs | 7:05 pm | Toyota Center |
Season-by-season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties OTL = Overtime losses Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1988–89 | 72 | 33 | 34 | 5 | - | 300 | 299 | 71 | 4th West | Lost West Division semi-final |
| 1989–90 | 72 | 39 | 28 | 5 | - | 433 | 354 | 83 | 3rd West | Lost West Division semi-final |
| 1990–91 | 72 | 36 | 32 | 4 | - | 404 | 386 | 76 | 4th West | Lost West Division semi-final |
| 1991–92 | 72 | 35 | 35 | 2 | - | 363 | 376 | 72 | 2nd West | Lost West Division quarter-final |
| 1992–93 | 72 | 28 | 41 | 3 | - | 245 | 312 | 59 | 6th West | Lost West Division quarter-final |
| 1993–94 | 72 | 19 | 48 | 5 | - | 272 | 373 | 43 | 6th West | Lost West Division quarter-final |
| 1994–95 | 72 | 36 | 31 | 5 | - | 295 | 279 | 77 | 4th West | Lost West Division final |
| 1995–96 | 72 | 45 | 25 | 2 | - | 336 | 255 | 92 | 3rd West | Lost West Division semi-final |
| 1996–97 | 72 | 22 | 43 | 7 | - | 225 | 288 | 51 | 7th West | Out of playoffs |
| 1997–98 | 72 | 17 | 49 | 6 | - | 264 | 371 | 40 | 7th West | Out of playoffs |
| 1998–99 | 72 | 43 | 23 | 6 | - | 311 | 219 | 92 | 2nd West | Lost West Division final |
| 1999–00 | 72 | 24 | 39 | 7 | 2 | 231 | 288 | 57 | 6th West | Lost West Division quarter-final |
| 2000–01 | 72 | 21 | 36 | 8 | 7 | 217 | 284 | 57 | 7th West | Out of playoffs |
| 2001–02 | 72 | 31 | 31 | 10 | 0 | 260 | 271 | 72 | 3rd U.S. | Lost Western Conference quarter-final |
| 2002–03 | 72 | 20 | 44 | 3 | 5 | 240 | 335 | 48 | 4th U.S. | Out of playoffs |
| 2003–04 | 72 | 31 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 205 | 197 | 76 | 3rd U.S. | Lost Western Conference semi-final |
| 2004–05 | 72 | 26 | 34 | 8 | 4 | 172 | 196 | 64 | 4th U.S. | Lost Western Conference quarter-final |
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | GF | GA | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2005–06 | 72 | 30 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 188 | 221 | 67 | 4th U.S. | Lost Western Conference quarter-final |
| 2006–07 | 72 | 47 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 240 | 190 | 96 | 2nd U.S. | Lost Western Conference quarter-final |
| 2007–08 2007–08 WHL season The 2007–08 WHL season was the 42nd season of the Western Hockey League . The regular season began on September 20, 2007, and ended on March 16, 2008. The WHL Playoffs began on March 21, 2008, and ended on May 7, 2008.... |
72 | 52 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 262 | 176 | 108 | 1st U.S. | Lost Western Conference final |
| 2008–09 2008–09 WHL season The 2008–09 WHL season was the 43rd season of the Western Hockey League . The regular season began on September 18, 2008, and ended on March 15, 2009. The WHL Playoffs commenced on March 20, 2009, and the 2008 ADT Canada Russia Challenge series, featuring Team WHL versus the Russian Selects, took... |
72 | 49 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 263 | 184 | 101 | 1st U.S. | Lost Western Conference semi-final |
| 2009–10 2009–10 WHL season The 2009–10 WHL season is the 44th season of the Western Hockey League . The regular season began on September 17, 2009 and ended on March 14, 2010... |
72 | 47 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 272 | 193 | 97 | 1st U.S. | Lost final |
| 2010–11 2010–11 WHL season The 2010–11 WHL season is the 45th season of the Western Hockey League . The regular season began on September 24, 2010 and ended on March 20, 2011. The 2010 Subway Super Series, featuring Team WHL versus Team Russia, took place from November 17–18, 2010.... |
72 | 44 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 286 | 223 | 92 | 3rd U.S. | Lost Western Conference semi-final |
Team records
| Team records for a single season | ||
| Statistic | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Most points | 108 | 2007–08 2007–08 WHL season The 2007–08 WHL season was the 42nd season of the Western Hockey League . The regular season began on September 20, 2007, and ended on March 16, 2008. The WHL Playoffs began on March 21, 2008, and ended on May 7, 2008.... |
| Most wins | 52 | 2007–08 |
| Most goals for | 433 | 1989–90 |
| Least goals for | 172 | 2004–05 |
| Least goals against | 176 | 2007–08 |
| Most goals against | 386 | 1990–91 |
| Individual player records for a single season | |||
| Statistic | Player | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most goals | Kyle Reeves | 89 | 1990–91 |
| Most assists | Brian Sakic | 122 | 1990–91 |
| Most points | Brian Sakic | 162 | 1990–91 |
| Most points, rookie | Bill Lindsay | 85 | 1989–90 |
| Most points, defenceman | Steve Jacques | 84 | 1989–90 |
| Best GAA (goalie) | Chet Pickard | 2.28 | 2008–09 |
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8 - Brian SakicBrian Sakic
Brian Sakic is a former professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:Sakic started his junior career with the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL. His brother, retired legend NHL player Joe Sakic, was also on the team...
14 - Stu Barnes
Stu Barnes
Stuart Barnes is an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . He played 16 seasons at centre in the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, and Dallas Stars....
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33 - Olaf Kolzig
Olaf Kölzig
Olaf Kölzig is a retired German professional ice hockey goaltender and associate goalie coach for the Washington Capitals. With the exception of 8 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning, he played his entire 14 year career with the Capitals...