Calgary, AB – The Calgary Wranglers announce today that David Liffiton will join the Wranglers coaching staff as an assistant coach.
Liffiton spent last season as an assistant coach with the Calgary Hitmen, where he helped guide the team to game seven in the second round of the WHL playoffs. Prior to that, he spent two seasons behind the bench in the BCHL with the Nanaimo Clippers
David transitioned into coaching after a professional playing career that spanned seven seasons in the AHL, playing 339 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack (NY Rangers affiliate), Syracuse Crunch (Tampa Bay Lightning affiliate), and serving as captain of the Lake Erie Monsters (former Colorado Avalanche affiliate).
“I’m honoured to join the Flames organization with a talented young core coming up through the Wranglers system. I’m looking forward to working with Brett and the staff to help develop these prospects.”
David and his wife Rikke now call Calgary home with their two sons, Thor and Erik. Thor was drafted fourth overall by the Penticton Vees in the WHL draft this past spring.
Sutter’s coaching staff is now complete, with Liffiton joining assistant coach Joe Cirella, goalie development coach MacKenzie Skapski, and video coach Chandler Biggar.
For information contact:
Rees Giacchetta Sean Kelso
Communications/Team Services Coordinator VP, Communications
403-606-1887 403-777-1387
