The Calgary Flames have decided to take a closer look at one of their most promising young forwards, issuing a call-up to William Stromgren from the American Hockey League's Calgary Wranglers on Monday.
A Reward for Red-Hot Play
This promotion serves as a direct reward for Stromgren's outstanding recent performance. Since the holiday break, the 22-year-old winger has been on an offensive tear, accumulating nine points—including four goals—over a six-game stretch with the Wranglers. This surge has pushed his season totals to six goals and a team-leading 23 assists in 33 AHL contests.
On the Brink of an NHL Debut
The call-up places Stromgren, a second-round selection from the 2021 NHL Draft, on the verge of his first career National Hockey League appearance. His strong play over the past year, and particularly the past two weeks, made him impossible for the Flames' management to ignore. He now aims to follow the path of other recent successful call-ups like Sam Honzek, Yan Kuznetsov, and Hunter Brzustewicz, who have secured spots with the big club.
Timing and Opportunity
The promotion came as the Wranglers entered a rare two-day break in their schedule. Instead of resting, Stromgren received the news that he was heading to the NHL. His immediate focus will now shift to impressing the Flames' coaching staff and seizing the opportunity to make his long-awaited debut in the world's premier hockey league.
