Flames’ Strong Culture Helps Young Players Grow After Rough Start

Flames’ healthy culture allowing room for growth after tough start

Fighting back tears, Zach Whitecloud stood in front of his Calgary Flames teammates the other night, and told them he’d had the toughest day of his life. His club had just posted a bounce-back 6-2 win before embarking on a tough three game roadie. And while the team’s win included a handful of notable performances, […]

Flames’ Strong Culture Helps Young Players Grow After Rough Start

Main Story After being outscored by 19 goals in their first five games, the Calgary Flames have steadied themselves through resilience, trust and a supportive team culture. They’ve gone 7-3-1 since, with young players earning meaningful opportunities and veterans helping create an environment where teammates can grow. That cohesion has mattered on the ice—and off it, as the team rallied around Zach Whitecloud after he and his wife had to put dow…

Flames' healthy culture allowing room for growth after tough start

For locals, this team is easy to cheer for. And it all starts with a healthy culture, where they feel comfortable as they grow.