Calgary Flames Spark IIHF Championship Buzz Ahead of Tournament

Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:21 am

Calgary Flames players are making headlines ahead of the IIHF World Championship as teammates exchange quirky locker room letters and fans are urged to tune in for a star-studded performance. With head coach Huska leading the charge, the international stage is set for a heated on-ice showdown.

calgaryherald.com / ‘Way to go bud’: Flames coach Ryan Huska celebrates son’s hockey achievement

Luke Huska, whose dad is the bench boss for the Calgary Flames, was selected in the second round of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft

calgaryherald.com / Calgary Flames teammates Andersson, Backlund swap letters with Team Sweden

This is a role reversal for two Calgary Flames teammates and close pals. Rasmus Andersson will wear the ‘C’ for Team Sweden at the world hockey championship, while Mikael Backlund will have an ‘A’ switched on his jersey. Backlund is the regular captain in Calgary, with Andersson serving as one of…

calgaryherald.com / Five reasons for Flames fans to watch the IIHF World Championship

There are six Flames set to participate in the annual spring tournament — and head coach Ryan Huska will be on the Canadian bench, too

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