Dion Phaneuf is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenseman who played for the Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted ninth overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by Calgary and made his NHL debut in 2005 after a four-year junior career with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League (WHL), in which he was twice named the Defenceman of the Year.
Phaneuf with the Ottawa Senators in May 2017
Phaneuf while playing with the Flames in November 2008
Phaneuf representing Canada at the 2012 IIHF World Championship
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference, and are the third major professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the Calgary Tigers (1921–1927) and Calgary Cowboys (1975–1977). The Flames are one of two NHL franchises based in Alberta, the other being the Edmonton Oilers. The cities' proximity has led to a rivalry known as the "Battle of Alberta".
Tom Lysiak celebrates with teammates after a goal against the Colorado Rockies. From 1972 to 1980, the Flames were based in Atlanta.
Brad Marsh with the Flames during the 1980–81 season. The team found greater playoff success, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for their first eleven seasons after moving to Calgary.
The performance of Jarome Iginla was one of the team's few bright spots during its seven-year playoff drought.
Miikka Kiprusoff won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender in 2005–06.
