Flames fire head coach Geoff Ward, replace him with Darryl Sutter

Despite a 7-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, the Calgary Flames have decided to make a head coaching change.

The team has announced that they have parted ways with bench boss Geoff Ward, and have replaced him with veteran Darryl Sutter.

Sutter’s new role will be permanent as the team has signed him to a three-year contract (the conclusion of this season plus 2021/22 and 2022/23).

Sutter, 62, previously coached the Flames for three seasons from 2002-2006 and has coached 1285 regular season games in the NHL. During his illustrious coaching career, he has amassed a combined a 635-467-101 record with four franchises, and has won two Stanley Cups (2012-2014).

The Flames are currently 5th in the North Division with an 11-11-2 record.