[News] Matt Stajan announces retirement from pro hockey

[Gallick]

There are certain people that come through your organization that you really need to hang on to in some capacity. The Flames have done a good job at identifying these guys (see Craig Conroy, Martin Gelinas, Brian McGrattan) and finding roles for them in hockey ops and player development.

Matt Stajan is one of those people. I hope to see him in the front office soon.

[CofR]

Matty Franchise

Being in the dome for his Game 6 goal against Vancouver is genuinely a highlight of my life

[tvp2003]

I was also there for Game 6 -- definitely one of the best games I've been able to attend live.

P.S. If you're a fan of sports memorabilia and Stajan's game 6 goal:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3k4EHEgdPE/

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Gallick

There are certain people that come through your organization that you really need to hang on to in some capacity. The Flames have done a good job at identifying these guys (see Craig Conroy, Martin Gelinas, Brian McGrattan) and finding roles for them in hockey ops and player development.

Matt Stajan is one of those people. I hope to see him in the front office soon.

He was an excellent ambassador as well, he and his wife did a lot of great charity work.

[JBR]

Originally Posted by CofR

Matty Franchise

Being in the dome for his Game 6 goal against Vancouver is genuinely a highlight of my life

Best trade ever.

[Roughneck]

Always frustrated me as a player. But always a great guy. Despite the frustrations the more guys like him around the organization the better.

Game 6 goal against the Canucks will always hold a special place in my heart and therefore so will he. I hope he has a happy and fulfilling retirement that somehow involves work with the Flames and community.