Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsSunday, June 28, 2026
SBNation.com homepageSB NationSB Nation logo

Flames vs. Wild: Ben Hanowski scores his first NHL goal

Who needs Jarome iginla, anyway?

by Patrick Iversen
Justin K. Aller
Part Of
NHL Monday: Blackhawks cool off Stars
see all updates


Flames fans got to see the light at the end of the dark tunnel on Monday when youngster Ben Hanowski scored his first NHL goal.

Hanowski, as you might recall, was traded from the Penguins to Calgary as part of the Jarome Iginla trade earlier this month. The captain of St. Cloud State finished his college season and was immediately called up by the Flames. Hanowski didn't take long to endear himself to the home fans.

By the way, Hanowski now has as many goals as Jarome Iginla has with the Penguins. Seems like a fair trade.

Also, get a haircut, man!

More in the NHL:

• Complete Frozen Four coverage

• An NHL rink broken down: Sens edition

• Eric Wellwood’s horrifying injury

• Why puck possession matters

• The best of our hockey network

See More:

More in: NHL Monday: Blackhawks cool off Stars

Bob leads Jackets’ furious chargeBob leads Jackets’ furious charge
By Patrick Iversen
Alex Edler gets away with an elbowAlex Edler gets away with an elbow
By Patrick Iversen
Reimer robs EliasReimer robs Elias
By Patrick Iversen

More in NHL

NHL
Justin Bieber announced the Maple Leafs pick at the NHL Draft, and it was so cringeJustin Bieber announced the Maple Leafs pick at the NHL Draft, and it was so cringe
NHL
NHL draft instant grades for every 2026 first-round pickNHL draft instant grades for every 2026 first-round pick
NHL

Grading every pick as it happens!

By James Dator
NHL
NHL trade rumors we’re buying (and ones we’re not) ahead of the 2026 DraftNHL trade rumors we’re buying (and ones we’re not) ahead of the 2026 Draft
NHL

Rumors are flying. Let’s make sense of them.

By James Dator
NHL
Florida Panthers all-in trade for Brady Tkachuk is bold, but it might not be smartFlorida Panthers all-in trade for Brady Tkachuk is bold, but it might not be smart
NHL

There’s a lot to like (and a lot to dislike) with this trade.

By James Dator
NHL
How the Carolina Hurricanes could become an NHL dynastyHow the Carolina Hurricanes could become an NHL dynasty
NHL

The Stanley Cup champs have everything set to turn into a dynasty.

By James Dator
NHL
NHL mock draft 2026: Complete 1st round after the Stanley CupNHL mock draft 2026: Complete 1st round after the Stanley Cup
NHL

Our first look at the 1st round following the Stanley Cup.

By James Dator

The Latest