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Ryan Huska (born July 2, 1975) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player who is the head coach for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). Huska was drafted in the third round, 76th overall, in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.
Ryan Huska is a former hockey player and current assistant coach for the Calgary Flames in the NHL. He played in the WHL and IHL as a center and won a championship with the Kelowna Rockets in 2009.
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The Flames have changed head coaches five times in eight years. Huska coached Calgary's American Hockey League affiliate between 2014 and 2018 when he worked with current Flames Andrew Mangiapane, Rasmus Andersson and Oliver Kylington. During his seven years as head coach of the Kelowna Rockets, Huska won a Western Hockey League championship and re...
"I wasn't a good enough player to actually have a decent NHL career. But I wanted to be in the NHL. So I knew in order for me to get there, I would have to take a lot of steps along the way. Part of those steps is earning trust. "I had to get myself to a point where I know the players, I know the league, I know the demands that are placed on them, ...
Huska indicated he wants a captain. The Flames went two seasons without one under Sutter. Defence is an area Huska wants to strengthen. "There are certain categories or certain areas that we have to do a better job of, and one of them is the types of chances against that we would give up," he explained. Conroy said he discussed the coaching vacancy...
Ryan Huska, a longtime assistant coach and former player, is promoted to the top job by GM Craig Conroy after Darryl Sutter was fired. Huska wants to improve the defence, get more out of Kadri and Huberdeau, and create a fun and focused environment for the players.
Jan 5, 2024 · These Flames certainly have rallied and the 48-year-old Huska deserves a significant chunk of credit. New Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska speaks with media at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Jun 12, 2023 · Calgary Flames elevated assistant coach Ryan Huska to head coach, the team announced Monday. Here’s what you need to know: The Flames fired former coach Darryl Sutter in May after three seasons...
Nov 23, 2023 · As the Flames prepare to return to the ice Friday against the Stars, here’s a half-dozen things we’ve learned about Ryan Huska so far.
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Jun 12, 2023 · Ryan Huska was hired as coach of the Calgary Flames on Monday. The 47-year-old, who was an assistant with Calgary for the past five seasons, replaces Darryl Sutter, who was fired May 1. He will...
