Calgary, AB - The Calgary Flames announce today that they have recalled forward Curtis Lazar from the Stockton Heat of the American Hockey League.

Lazar, a native of Salmon Arm, BC, is currently in his fifth pro season and playing for the Stockton Heat where he is having his best season. He is tied for third in team scoring with 16 goals and 20 assists for 36 points and 35 penalty minutes in 46 games. Last season he played 65 games with the Flames netting a pair of goals and adding 10 assists for 12 points and 23 penalty minutes.

CURTIS LAZAR - CENTRE

BORN: Salmon Arm, BC DATE: February 2, 1995

HEIGHT: 6'0'' WEIGHT: 205 lbs.

SHOOTS: Right

DRAFTED: OTT - 1st round (17th overall) in the 2013 NHL Draft

ACQUIRED: on March 17, 2017 in a trade from OTT along with Michael Kostka in exchange for a 2017 second round pick and Jyrki Jokipakka.