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Hextall’s Smart Game Fits Flames | Calgary Flames News
- Published
- July 18, 2026
- Duration
- 1:23
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Aug 2, 2026
Discusses hockey.
Summary
Jack Hextall, a tenacious and versatile center from the USHL, has been drafted by the Calgary Flames — and scouts are buzzing. With a hockey pedigree and a mature game sense, Hextall thrived playing both center and wing, giving him a rare well-rounded edge. Praised by Flames’ scouting director Tod Button as a true “hockey player” for his smarts, face-off …
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Jack Hextall, a tenacious and versatile center from the USHL, has been drafted by the Calgary Flames — and scouts are buzzing. With a hockey pedigree and a mature game sense, Hextall thrived playing both center and wing, giving him a rare well-rounded edge. Praised by Flames’ scouting director Tod Button as a true “hockey player” for his smarts, face-off skills, and adaptability, Hextall is now headed to Michigan State to sharpen his game — and his future in Calgary is being closely watched. Lis
Themes
- hockey