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4 Flames prospects made their Canadian Hockey League debuts last week

Friends, hockey season has begun! When it comes to the Calgary Flames, we’re at the point where a good chunk of their system’s prospects have started playing, and a bunch more will get going quite soon. Most notably, four of…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 4:00 PM
4 Flames prospects made their Canadian Hockey League debuts last week
Key Things to Know
  • Four Calgary Flames prospects made their CHL debuts over the weekend.
  • Simon Katolicky scored in his first period during his debut for the OHL's Sarnia Sting.
  • WHL debutants included Jakob Leander, Bode Laylin, and Mace'o Phillips.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Four Calgary Flames prospects officially made their Canadian Hockey League debuts over the weekend across the WHL and OHL. Simon Katolicky debuted for the OHL's Sarnia Sting and scored a goal in his first period, while Jakob Leander suited up for the Calgary Hitmen, Bode Laylin joined the Everett Silvertips, and Mace'o Phillips played for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the WHL.

Additional prospects also opened their campaigns, including Joe Iginla scoring in the Vancouver Giants' season-opening win against Kelowna. More Flames prospects will begin their seasons soon, with the AHL's Calgary Wranglers hosting their opener on October 2 alongside the start of NCAA hockey competition.

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