Flames sign assistant coaches to contract extensions

Calgary Flames' head coach Ryan Huska describes a training drill during a training camp practice in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

The Calgary Flames are putting in some work before Tuesday’s draft lottery.

The club announced Friday that assistant coaches Dave Lowry, Trent Cull, Cail Maclean, Jason LaBarbera and Jamie Pringle have all signed two-year contract extensions.

It also appears that Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska will be part of Team Canada as an assistant coach at the 2026 World Hockey Championships.

TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger posted the news on social media Friday, along with an announcement from Hockey Canada confirming Misha Donskov as the head coach for both the World Championships and the 2027 World Juniors.

“Spencer Carbery, Ryan Huska and DJ Smith are also part of Team Canada’s coaching staff,” Dreger added.

In a media release, Hockey Canada said it will formally announce the staff in the coming days.

The World Hockey Championships start May 15 in Switzerland.

Huska served as an assistant coach for Team Canada at the 2025 World Hockey Championships.

Three current Flames are playing in the World Championships: Olli Maatta (Finland), Martin Pospisil (Slovakia) and Devin Cooley (USA).