Akim Aliu said Peters “dropped the N bomb” against him a decade ago while Aliu was playing in the minor leagues. I just felt strongly over the course of the last little bit the team was underperforming. "I don't put all this on Geoff," Treliving said. I've been fortunate to stay in the game the last couple years with Anaheim and working with their coaching staff and Bob Murray. “I have regretted the incident since it happened, and I now also apologize to anyone negatively affected by my words.”, In a statement on Twitter on Thursday, Aliu said he found the letter from Peters to be “misleading, insincere and concerning.”, “I have accepted an invitation from the N.H.L. Flames head coach Bill Peters resigned from his position on Friday morning, the team announced. "I think he's a proven winner. Sutter, who is in Viking, Alberta, said the earliest he can join the Flames is Monday but expects to run practice Tuesday. said in a statement that Peters’s alleged behavior was “repugnant and unacceptable,” and Treliving said the team had opened an investigation into Aliu’s allegations. Another scandal over racist language in the world of Canadian hockey erupted earlier this month when Don Cherry, a fixture of the “Hockey Night in Canada” television broadcasts, was fired after making rambling remarks on-air that were widely viewed as attacks on the patriotism of immigrants. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Calgary Flames fired coach Geoff Ward on Thursday night and replaced him with Darryl Sutter, who will lead the team for the second time. The blueprint is there. In a letter to Treliving on Wednesday, Peters apologized for using “offensive language.” He said that he knew his comments “have been the source of both anger and disappointment,” and that he took responsibility for the things he had said. The Calgary Flames fired head coach Geoff Ward on Thursday night, replacing him with former coach and two-time Stanley Cup champion Darryl Sutter. ET; NHLN, CBC, SN, NHL.TV) and at home against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. The Calgary Flames sent some shockwaves through the NHL late Thursday night when they announced a midnight coaching change, firing Geoff Ward and replacing him with Darryl Sutter. After an active offseason where they brought in No. The Flames were 11-11-2 this season under Ward, who took over as interim head coach when Bill Peters resigned in November 2019. 00:48 • March 4, 2021 CALGARY -- The Calgary Flames defeated the Ottawa Senators 7-3 at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday and then fired coach Geoff Ward. Two of his former teammates corroborated his account, the network said. Peters apologized in a letter to the team manager on Wednesday. April 19, 2021 at 5:05 pm EDT By WPXI.com News Staff. After the resignation, Calgary general manager Brad … … We've been inconsistent. The 62-year-old said he's delayed because he needs to go thorough the NHL COVID-19 testing protocol and has some business he needs to take care of at his farm. The player, Akim Aliu, who was born in Nigeria, said on Twitter on Monday that when he was playing for a minor league team a decade ago, Peters, who is white, “dropped the N bomb several times toward me in the dressing room in my rookie year because he didn’t like my choice of music.”. We needed Darryl. Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving comments on the firing of the Flames coaching staff and who potential candidates might be. All Rights Reserved. Nov. 28, 2019 Bill Peters resigned as the coach of the Calgary Flames, a National Hockey League team based in Alberta, on Friday, just days after he was accused of … The Calgary Flames fired coach Geoff Ward and replaced him with Darryl Sutter, who will lead the team for the second time. Flames fire coach Geoff Ward, rehire Darryl Sutter. "Deep down, I believe it's a good hockey club," Sutter said. Fired Pine-Richland head coach reapplies for job following student, player rally. All Rights Reserved. He told the network that Peters had shouted racial slurs at him in front of other players. 1 min to read. The top four teams make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All rights reserved. If you're not going to listen to a guy who's a proven winner like that, you shouldn't be in the game. Aliu’s accusations date to the 2009-10 season, when he played for the Rockford IceHogs, a minor league affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. The 62-year-old coach sits 17th on the all-time list for wins with 634 (though also 15th in losses with 467) and won two Stanley Cup championships with the Los Angeles Kings in 2012 and 2014. That's what it takes. I'm thrilled to be back working with Brad and working with this group. Afterward, Peters “walked out like nothing ever happened,” Aliu said. "We've been underperforming. Sutter's first game will likely be at home against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. Aliu said that he “rebelled” against the coach for using the slur, and that Peters retaliated by advising executives to demote Aliu to a lower-level league. They defeated the Winnipeg Jets in four games in the best-of-5 Stanley Cup Qualifiers, then lost to the Dallas Stars in six games in the Western Conference First Round. That's what appealed to me the most.". Enter Search Term. to meet and discuss this situation,” he added. Sutter was 634-467-83 with 101 ties in 17 seasons as coach with the Flames, Kings, Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks. He was replaced by Dominque Ducharme. NHL.com staff writer Tim Campbell and independent correspondent Aaron Vickers contributed to this report. This change was required. General manager Brad Treliving said assistant Ryan Huska will coach Calgary when it plays at the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday (10 p.m. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc.© Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2021. Twitter. By The Associated Press. "It's still really clear in my mind. Bill Peters’ days as the head coach of the Calgary Flames may be numbered after former NHL hockey player Akim Aliu accused him of repeatedly directing the N-word at him 10 years ago. Now you have to take it and build it. Flames Coach Bill Peters Resigns After Being Accused of Using Racial Slur, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/28/sports/hockey/bill-peters-nhl-calgary-flames-coach-fired.html, Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters said he took responsibility for his comments and apologized “to anyone negatively affected by my words.”. I'm ready to go and looking forward to it.". Ward is the second NHL coach fired this season. You win championships down the middle of the ice and the goalie, right on down. The Flames (11-11-2), who have won two of three games after winning one of their previous six, defeated the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Thursday. The Flames announced late Thursday night that they had fired head coach Geoff Ward and hired Sutter to replace him. "Most guys know what Darryl's all about," Flames captain Mark Giordano said. 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Following the Calgary Flames' 7-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, the team fired Geoff Ward as head coach and replaced him with … I believe that. The Calgary Flames and Coach Bill Peters parted ways on Friday, four days after former Flames winger Akim Aliu accused Peters of directing a racial … “I was rightfully challenged about my use of language, and I immediately returned to the dressing room to apologize to the team,” Peters wrote. "I think there's a nucleus of nine or 10 players (on the Flames) that are really good players in the National Hockey League," Sutter said Friday. He also was the Flames coach during their last deep postseason run, … He was 107-73-15 with 15 ties with Calgary and reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2004, when it lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games after leading the series 3-2. March 5, 2021, 7:16 AM • 2 min read. Aliu expanded on his allegations with TSN, a Canadian network. More allegations against Peters emerged on Wednesday, when he was accused of punching and kicking players while he was coaching the Carolina Hurricanes, The Associated Press reported. Sutter coached the Flames for three seasons from 2002-06 … We all respect him. Geoff Ward was fired as coach of the Calgary Flames on Thursday and replaced by Darryl Sutter. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Calgary Flames fired coach Geoff Ward on Thursday night and replaced him with Darryl Sutter, who will lead the team for the second time. "When I look at this group, they're a very intriguing group because there's a lot of good players," he said. Associate coach Geoff Ward ran Tuesday’s practice in … The Flames announced the moves shortly after Ward coached the Flames to a 7-3 win over the Ottawa Senators. Mar 5, 2021. Calgary went 11-11-2 under Ward this season. WhatsApp. He's been to the Stanley Cup Final here in Calgary. — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) November 29, 2019 The report was later confirmed by Sportsnet.. The goalie and the top-end defensemen and the centermen are there. Ward was the second coach to be let go in … The Kings won the Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014. The Flames announced the moves shortly after Ward coached the Flames to a 7-3 win over the Ottawa Senators. March 4, 2021 CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Calgary Flames fired coach Geoff Ward on Thursday night and replaced him with Darryl Sutter, who will lead the team for the second time. Thinking about it on the flight home from Tampa of the players and the owners and how much that resonated with me and stayed in my mind. “Out of respect for that process I will not respond publicly to the statement or discuss the racism and discrimination that I have endured until after my meeting.”. 0. Bill Peters is out as Calgary Flames coach after former NHLer Akim Aliu, born in Nigeria, revealed that Peters used a racial epithet while speaking to … Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. “Effective immediately, Bill Peters is no longer a member of the Calgary Flames organization,” he said in a statement on the team’s Twitter account. It was Ward's first job as an NHL coach; he was 35-26-5. Flames General Manager Brad Treliving told reporters Tuesday that Peters had not been fired. Geoff Ward was fired as coach of the Calgary Flames on Thursday and replaced by Darryl Sutter. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. We'll build around that.". Bill Peters resigned as the coach of the Calgary Flames, a National Hockey League team based in Alberta, on Friday, just days after he was accused of using a racial slur against a player a decade ago. By using NHL websites or other online services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy. It needed this change. The Canadiens fired Claude Julien on Feb. 24, also after playing the Senators. The interim tag was removed from Ward's title in … All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2021. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. "The blueprint is there. Montreal fired Claude Julien last week and replaced him with Dominique Ducharme. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Calgary Flames fired coach Geoff Ward on Thursday night and replaced him with Darryl Sutter, who will lead the team for the second time. "For me it's unfinished business," Sutter said. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - The Calgary Flames fired coach Geoff Ward on Thursday night and replaced him with Darryl Sutter, who will lead the team for the second time.. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup, the Stanley Cup Playoffs logo, the Stanley Cup Final logo, Center Ice name and logo, NHL Conference logos, NHL Winter Classic name, and The Biggest Assist Happens Off The Ice are registered trademarks and Stanley Cup Qualifiers name and logo, NHL.TV, Vintage Hockey word mark and logo, The Game Lives Where You Do, NHL Winter Classic logo, NHL Heritage Classic name and logo, NHL Stadium Series name and logo, NHL All-Star logo, NHL Face-Off name and logo, NHL. 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