Interim no longer: Flames officially name Geoff Ward as head coach

The Calgary Flames will enter the 2020-2021 season with Geoff Ward at the helm after the organization announced the decision to make permanent his status as head coach. Ward was promoted from associate coach to interim bench boss in November 2019 following the resignation of Bill Peters amidst allegations Peters had used racial slurs years earlier during his time in the AHL.    Under Ward, the Flames had a 25-15-3 regular season record and qualified for the playoffs after disposing of