Farabee Thrives as Flames' New Leader

0:00It's March 23rd, from game day to every day, this is Calgary Flames News today. Powered by AI, Spring is finally teasing Calgary, and so is the Flamed Hockey team with fresh leadership stepping up. After a tough season, the Flames named 26-year-old forward Joel Fariby as an alternate captain. He first wore the letter at home during their win over the hurricanes on March 7, where he notched three points. Defenseman Zach Wyclow takes the road duties. Fariby is thrived in the role, scoring three goals in his first four games with the A, nearly making it four before a coach's challenge wiped one, out against the Blues. This comes amid big changes, like losing key players, Rasmus Anderson, Mackenzie Wigar, and Nazim Kadri, pushing younger guys to fill the void. Teammates have noticed the shift. Morgan Frost, who came over with Fariby from Philadelphia, says he's earned it through steady play all year. Captain MacKale Backland, praises how he does the little things right and leads by example

1:01on the ice. Looking ahead, Fariby faces the Kings on Tuesday at Scotia Bank Saddle Dome, squaring off against Old Mentor Scott Lafton from his Flyers days. He's chasing his third-twenty goal season and leaves the team in short-handed goals with four tied for second league wide. With two more contract years after this one, Fariby's focus on mentoring the next wave will shape the flames locker room for seasons to come, helping them in strong despite the setbacks.