Toronto Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan announced former Calgary Flames executive Brad Treliving as the new general manager. .“I'm very pleased to welcome Brad into the Maple Leafs organization,” said Shanahan in a Wednesday press release. .“Brad brings a wealth of knowledge from his years of experience as a general manager and hockey executive in Calgary, Arizona, and beyond.” .Treliving became the 18th general manager in Leafs’ history. .He said he was honoured and excited to work for it. .“I'm thrilled to join an Original Six team and recognize how much the Maple Leafs mean to this community,” he said. .“This is a very exciting day for my family and I.” .He joins the team after spending the previous nine seasons as Flames general manager. During his tenure in Calgary, it had a regular season record of 362-265-73..The Flames announced April 17 Treliving and it decided to end their relationship. .READ MORE: Flames and Brad Treliving agree to part ways.“It’s a difficult day when you must part ways with a quality colleague and friend,” said Calgary Sports and Entertainment President and CEO John Bean. .“We are grateful of Brad’s contributions over the past nine years and wish him every success in his future, both personally and professionally.” .Prior to Treliving’s time with the Flames, he held the role of vice president of hockey operations and assistant general manager with the Phoenix Coyotes for seven seasons. He served as the general manager of the Coyotes' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliates, the Portland Pirates, and San Antonio Rampage. .He co-founded the Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL) and served as its vice president and director of hockey operations for five years in 1996. In 2001, he facilitated the merger of the WPHL and the Central Hockey League (CHL) and was named CHL president — a position he would hold for seven years before joining the Coyotes. .During his professional playing career, he suited up for five seasons in the AHL, the East Coast Hockey League, and the International Hockey League. He played in the British Columbia Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League as a junior. .Shanahan concluded by saying Treliving "has earned tremendous respect amongst his peers throughout his years in the NHL and has built excellent relationships at all levels within the game.” .“We are confident that Brad's leadership and strategic vision will elevate the Maple Leafs in our continued pursuit of a championship,” he said.
Toronto Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan announced former Calgary Flames executive Brad Treliving as the new general manager. .“I'm very pleased to welcome Brad into the Maple Leafs organization,” said Shanahan in a Wednesday press release. .“Brad brings a wealth of knowledge from his years of experience as a general manager and hockey executive in Calgary, Arizona, and beyond.” .Treliving became the 18th general manager in Leafs’ history. .He said he was honoured and excited to work for it. .“I'm thrilled to join an Original Six team and recognize how much the Maple Leafs mean to this community,” he said. .“This is a very exciting day for my family and I.” .He joins the team after spending the previous nine seasons as Flames general manager. During his tenure in Calgary, it had a regular season record of 362-265-73..The Flames announced April 17 Treliving and it decided to end their relationship. .READ MORE: Flames and Brad Treliving agree to part ways.“It’s a difficult day when you must part ways with a quality colleague and friend,” said Calgary Sports and Entertainment President and CEO John Bean. .“We are grateful of Brad’s contributions over the past nine years and wish him every success in his future, both personally and professionally.” .Prior to Treliving’s time with the Flames, he held the role of vice president of hockey operations and assistant general manager with the Phoenix Coyotes for seven seasons. He served as the general manager of the Coyotes' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliates, the Portland Pirates, and San Antonio Rampage. .He co-founded the Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL) and served as its vice president and director of hockey operations for five years in 1996. In 2001, he facilitated the merger of the WPHL and the Central Hockey League (CHL) and was named CHL president — a position he would hold for seven years before joining the Coyotes. .During his professional playing career, he suited up for five seasons in the AHL, the East Coast Hockey League, and the International Hockey League. He played in the British Columbia Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League as a junior. .Shanahan concluded by saying Treliving "has earned tremendous respect amongst his peers throughout his years in the NHL and has built excellent relationships at all levels within the game.” .“We are confident that Brad's leadership and strategic vision will elevate the Maple Leafs in our continued pursuit of a championship,” he said.
