Flames head coach Ryan Huska inks 2-year extension

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska signed a two-year contract extension on Thursday.

Financial terms were not disclosed by the Flames on Huska, who was entering the final year of his current deal.

Calgary finished fifth in the Pacific Division in his first season with the team in 2023-24 before posting a 41-27-24 record in 2024-25. The Flames, however, lost a tiebreaker to the St. Louis Blues and missed the playoffs for the third straight season.

"We're thrilled to extend Ryan for two more years," general manager Craig Conroy said in a statement. "He's done an excellent job creating a strong culture in our room and helping our team take steps in the right direction. His communication, work ethic, and commitment to developing our players have been outstanding.

"We believe in his vision and are confident he's the right coach to lead us forward."

Huska, 50, has been within the Flames' organization since 2014-15, including serving as a head coach in the American Hockey League before becoming an assistant coach in Calgary.

"I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue leading this team and to build on the foundation we've started," Huska said Thursday. "I believe in this group, in their character, talent, and potential. I'm excited about the direction we are heading. I want to thank Craig, the ownership, and the entire organization for their trust and support. We are committed to pushing forward and bringing success back to Calgary."

The Flames open the 2025-26 regular season at Edmonton next Wednesday.

--Field Level Media