A hockey chapter closed for Brady Lyle but another one opened.
The Calgary Flames announced today they have signed North Bay native and free agent defenceman Brady Lyle to a one-year, two-way contract.
"I am super grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of the Calgary Flames organization," Lyle told BayToday Monday afternoon.
"I feel it will be a great fit in a great city and am looking forward to getting out there and getting started," he continued.
"After talking to their staff I feel like it’s a great place for me to fit in organizationally and carve out a role for myself where I’m able to excel."
The former North Bay Battalion 2015 first round pick spent the previous two seasons in the St. Louis Blues organization having played for their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. In 51 games last season, he recorded 31 points from seven goals and 24 assists.
Following a five-year junior career in the OHL which ended with a fantastic 65 point season with the Owen Sound Attack in 2020, the 6'3", 211lbs blueliner signed as a free agent with the Boston Bruins.
He played two years in Providence (AHL) before a trade with St. Louis in March 2022.
Calgary will most definitely be Lyle's new home as the Flames AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers, are both in the same city and play nearby in the Stampede Corral.
