Flames forward Blake Coleman wins Peter Maher Good Guy Award

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Calgary Flames winger Blake Coleman has had numerous conversations all through this season with the native media.

And so Sunday morning, as he was introduced as a repeat winner of the Peter Maher Good Man Award, he counted on two of his largest followers to do a number of the speaking.

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With their proud dad offering encouragement, his lovable daughters — four-year-old Charlie and two-year-old Carson — leaned into the microphone and mentioned, “Thanks.”

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“As I mentioned final 12 months, I do know everyone right here has a job to do and works actually exhausting,” Coleman instructed media throughout Sunday’s award presentation on the Saddledome, with Hockey Corridor of Fame broadcaster Peter Maher in attendance handy out the {hardware}. “It’s been a troublesome 12 months, clearly, for our group. We’re not the place we had hoped to be. Beginning the season, our expectations had been excessive. And I believe that makes the job somewhat bit tougher at instances. As a participant, I do know for me, I respect that you must come to the rink and ask robust questions and get robust solutions typically. I do know that typically gamers can take it the mistaken method, however I at all times strive to have a look at it as you guys doing all of your job. You’ve at all times handled me with a ton of respect, and I simply wished to return the favour anytime I may.

“It’s clearly robust to be in good spirits on a regular basis however with these two at residence, it makes it somewhat simpler. And I do really feel honoured for being right here and being thought-about.”

The Peter Maher Good Man Award is a nod to the Flames participant who finest demonstrates the virtues of the legendary radio voice — sincerity, integrity, dedication and respect. Every media member is requested to record their high three decisions, and the 32-year-old Coleman was on each single poll this 12 months.

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Mikael Backlund and Coleman had been co-winners in 2022-23. Different previous recipients embrace Joe Colborne, Erik Gudbranson, Travis Hamonic, Chad Johnson, Derek Ryan and Matt Stajan.

Coleman, who wants yet another notch to hit the 30-goal plateau for the primary time in his profession, is presently sidelined by an upper-body damage, though there may be optimism he’ll return for the ultimate sport or two.

“I’m hoping so. Fingers crossed,” mentioned Flames bench boss Ryan Huska. “We want to see him get to 30, if doable. These little issues matter to gamers and so they matter to teammates, as properly.”

wgilbertson@postmedia.com

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