First, he took on the world's fastest cow, and won.
Next, he'll take on Europe.
Brian McGrattan has always prided himself on being able to take on all comers, but his next assignment sure has him in some unfamiliar territory.
The former Flames enforcer, who ended his time in Calgary as likely the NHL's last heavyweight champion, has signed with the Nottingham Panthers of the British Elite League.
"I'm going to start working on my British accent," chuckled the 34-year-old, who still maintains a residence in Calgary with his wife and young son.
"I'm really excited to go.