Tim Hunter named to 2023 Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame class
Posted Feb 28, 2023 2:03 pm.
Last Updated Feb 28, 2023 2:08 pm.
Calgary’s Tim Hunter is heading to Alberta’s Hockey Hall of Fame, Hockey Alberta announced on Monday.
The tough-as-nails winger helped bring the Stanley Cup to the city in 1989, spending over a decade in Calgary Flames silks.
Announcing the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023:
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— Hockey Alberta (@HockeyAlberta) February 27, 2023
Hunter was drafted by the Atlanta Flames in 1979 and selected 54th overall.
He made his NHL debut in the 1981-82 season, playing for his hometown team since the organization relocated to Calgary.
Congratulations to @AlumniFlames' Tim Hunter, who has been named to the @HockeyAlberta Hall of Fame Class of 2023!
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) February 28, 2023
He also made stops in Quebec with the Nordiques, and was a member of the Canucks before spending his final season in San Jose in 1996-97.
Hunter, an active member of the Flames alumni, finished his NHL career with 815 games, 62 goals, 76 assists, 138 points, and over 3,100 minutes in penalties.
Congrats Tim!
The @HockeyAlberta Hall Of Fame has announced Tim Hunter has been named to the Class of 2023!
We're so proud, @hockey_tr! pic.twitter.com/IOdBXhW8dz
— Flames Alumni (@AlumniFlames) February 28, 2023
The 63-year-old’s coaching career has seen numerous stops in the NHL, with the Moose Jaw Warriors in the WHL and Canada’s World Junior program.
These days, he lends his time to the Calgary Police Youth Foundation, the Flames First Start program, the Flames Alumni Hockey School, Heros Hockey, the Canadian Down Syndrome Society, the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Association, The 65 Roses Sports Club, and Rehabilitation Association of Calgary.
Calgary Police Service Youth Foundation, Power Play Program tonight at Max Bell, what fun and lots of CPS volunteers from Recruits to full time Members. So fun to see these young people get better and have so much fun. @cpfyyc @flamesalumni @flamesfoundation @calgarypolice pic.twitter.com/Rq5HniHMn0
— TRHockey the official account of Tim Hunter (@hockey_tr) February 9, 2023
Joining Hunter in the 2023 Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame class: Charlie Huddy, Earl Ingarfield Sr., Karen Kost, Bobby Olynyk and John Utendale. The Edmonton Chimos, Alberta’s longest-running Senior Women’s AAA hockey program, will be recognized under the Decade of Excellence.
The induction gala is slated for July in Canmore.
