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Flames Give Coach Ryan Huska Two-Year Extension Through 2027-28

The organization cites culture-building, clear communication, player development.

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Apr 3, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska during interview after the game against the Anaheim Ducks at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska was photographed on the bench during the game against the Vegas Golden Knights at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Brent Calver/Postmedia
Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska is photographed on the bench during NHL action against the Colorado Avalanche at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Colorado won 6-2.

Overview

  • Calgary announced Thursday that Huska’s contract has been extended by two seasons, carrying through 2027-28.
  • General manager Craig Conroy publicly backed the move, praising Huska’s culture, communication, work ethic, and player development focus.
  • Under Huska, the Flames are 79-66-19 and missed the 2024-25 playoffs on a tiebreaker after a 41-27-14 campaign.
  • Huska has been with the club since 2014-15, moving from AHL head coach to NHL assistant and becoming Calgary’s 24th head coach in 2023.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, and the Flames open the 2025-26 season at the Oilers on Oct. 8 as they pursue their first playoff berth under Huska.