It was an interesting year for the Stockton Heat, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Calgary Flames. The Heat got off to a white-hot start, going 16-6-2 through their first 24 games. Then they crashed and burned, going 3-15-3 over their next 21 games. With their playoff hopes seemingly dashed, the Heat went on another crazy run, going 15-4-4 for the remainder of the season and earning a playoff spot.
We had a chance to chat with Stockton’s head coach Ryan Huska about his team’s tumultuous year. (Questions and answers have been edited for clarity.