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Bill Peters moves to Russia in 1st job since leaving Calgary

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Calgary Flames interim head coach Geoff Ward directs the team during NHL hockey practice, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Calgary, Alberta, following the resignation of head coach Bill Peters. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Bill Peters resigns as Flames coach after allegations of slurs, physical abuse

By John Wawrow and Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 23, 2018, file photo, new Calgary Flames NHL hockey team head coach Bill Peters speaks to the media in Calgary, Alberta. Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said the team is looking into an accusation that head coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward a Nigerian-born hockey player a decade ago in the minor leagues, then arranged for the player’s demotion when he complained. Akim Aliu tweeted Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, that Peters “dropped the N bomb several times towards me in the dressing room in my rookie year because he didn’t like my choice of music.” (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Flames coach Bill Peters quits; accused of slurs, abuse

By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters watches practice in Regina, Saskatchewan, ahead of the NHL Heritage Classic outdoor hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets. Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said the team is looking into an accusation that head coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward a Nigerian-born hockey player a decade ago in the minor leagues, then arranged for the player’s demotion when he complained. Akim Aliu tweeted Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, that Peters “dropped the N bomb several times towards me in the dressing room in my rookie year because he didn’t like my choice of music.” (Liam Richards/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Flames coach apologizes for language used with black player

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters stands behind Andrew Mangiapane (88) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The Penguins won in overtime 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Flames investigating allegation head coach used racial slurs

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FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters watches practice in Regina, Saskatchewan, ahead of the NHL Heritage Classic outdoor hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets. Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said the team is looking into an accusation that head coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward a Nigerian-born hockey player a decade ago in the minor leagues, then arranged for the player’s demotion when he complained. Akim Aliu tweeted Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, that Peters “dropped the N bomb several times towards me in the dressing room in my rookie year because he didn’t like my choice of music.” (Liam Richards/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

The Latest: Peters will not coach Flames against Sabres

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Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters stands behind Andrew Mangiapane (88) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The Penguins won in overtime 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Calgary coach in limbo after allegedly using racial slurs

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters stands behind Andrew Mangiapane (88) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The Penguins won in overtime 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ** FILE **

NHL investigating whether Bill Peters, coach, used racial slurs toward player

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) and Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) vie for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Gaudreau and Peters have Flames cruising toward playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Calgary Flames' Derek Ryan (10) is congratulated by Andrew Mangiapane (88) after his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Ryan, Lindhom, Hanifin lift Flames in return to Raleigh

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Calgary Flames' Mark Giordano, right, dumps the puck past Columbus Blue Jackets' Seth Jones during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Flames’ Giordano, Ryan Lomberg suspended; Peters fined

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta (32) gives up a short-handed goal to Calgary Flames Noah Hanifin during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Hanifin, Jankowski lead Flames to 6-1 romp over Arizona

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan (23), center Austin Czarnik (27) and left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) look on as training staff treat head coach Bill Peters who was struck in the face with a puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Flames coach Bill Peters hit in face by puck

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FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz calls out to his players during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, in Bridgeport, Conn. While the Washington Capitals are watching their Stanley Cup banner ascend to the rafters, Trotz will be fresh off a plane in North Carolina preparing for his own season opener. Trotz guided the Capitals to their first title, and in winning it triggered an automatic contract extension far under the present-day market value for top NHL coaches. He resigned less than a week after the parade, joined the New York Islanders and brings with him almost two decades of NHL coaching experience and a Cup ring. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) ** FILE **

New Coaches: Trotz takes Cup-winning experience to Islanders

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

New Calgary Flames NHL hockey team head coach Bill Peters gestures as he speaks to the media in Calgary, Alberta, Monday, April 23, 2018. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Flames hire Bill Peters as new head coach

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FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2018, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters watches from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, in Raleigh, N.C. Peters has resigned as the Hurricanes’ coach after four seasons and no playoff berths. Peters announced his decision Friday, April 20, 2018, through the team, saying in a statement that “this is a good time to move on.”(AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Carolina coach Bill Peters resigns after 4 seasons with club

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Brock McGinn (23) celebrates his goal with teammate Jaccob Slavin (74), Elias Lindholm (28), Brett Pesce (22), Jordan Staal (11) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

McGinn scores 2 as Hurricanes beat Avalanche 3-1

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Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) tries to shoot as Carolina Hurricanes goalie Scott Darling (33) and defenseman Haydn Fleury (4) defend in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals’ 11-game home winning streak snapped in loss to Hurricanes

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho (20) center, celebrates his first career hat trick goal with teammates Jordan Staal (11), Teuvo Teravainen (86) and Justin Faulk, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Aho’s 1st hat trick helps Hurricanes beat Flyers to end skid

By MIKE POTTER - Associated Press

Church bus with teens aboard slides off Calif. road

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