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The saga ends: Bill Peters resigns, Geoff Ward named interim head coach

Folks, the Bill Peters saga has finally, mercifully been brought to a conclusion. Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving announced Peters’ resignation at a Friday morning press conference. Associate coach Geoff Ward has been named the team’s interim head coach.

This morning, #Flames GM Brad Treliving received and accepted a letter of resignation from Bill Peters: "Effective immediately, Bill Peters is no longer a member of the Calgary Flames organization." pic.twitter.com/IImaQVaXml

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) November 29, 2019

As per #Flames GM Brad Treliving, Geoff Ward will act as interim head coach.