read. Seaman was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1993. CALGARY - Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman, co-owner of the Calgary Flames and part of the original group that brought the team to Calgary from Atlanta, died Sunday at age 86. Sonia Scurfield, the former Calgary Flames owner and only Canadian woman to have her name engraved on the Stanley Cup, has died. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Clay Riddell, the billionaire oil baron and co-owner of the Calgary Flames, has died at age 81. He was 81. He was always our rock.". NHL Power Rankings: Bold second-half predictions for all 31 teams. Paramount Resources, one of the oil and natural gas companies the 81-year-old billionaire built, said Riddell died Saturday. Riddell joined the Flames ownership group in 2003 because of his passion for his home team, love of the sport and a personal commitment during a critical time for the flames. His legacies to all of us are immeasurable. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Clay Riddell, the billionaire oilman and co-owner of the NHL's Calgary Flames, has died. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. "I've lost a dear friend of 55 years and I have lost the best partner a man could have," Flames co-owner Harley Hotchkiss said in a statement. Former Calgary Flames owner Sonia Scurfield died Thursday at Foothills Hospital in Calgary after a battle with cancer. He was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Nu-West Group Limited, and was an original owner of the … He was 81. Her death was announced by her family-owned Sunshine Village ski resort. There would have been no Flames in Calgary were it not for Doc. The Western Hockey League's Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy is presented annually to the top scholastic player in the league. Flames co-owner, billionaire oilman Clay Riddell dies at 81 September 16, 2018 CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Clay Riddell, the billionaire oilman and co-owner of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, has died. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Clay Riddell, the billionaire oilman and co-owner of the NHL's Calgary Flames, has died. "I'm so glad that I came to Calgary a week ago to spend some time with Harley. No cause of death was given. Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman, co-owner of the Calgary Flames and part of the original group that brought the team to Calgary from Atlanta, died Sunday at age 86. Flames co-owner, billionaire oilman Clay Riddell dies at 81 Back to video. "Harley was a great partner and a special gift to the hockey world, business, his community and most importantly his family. Tributes poured in for Hotchkiss on Wednesday. Riddell joined team's ownership in 2003 after spending much of his life building oil and gas companies, including Paramount Resources His life should be a benchmark for us all," said Edwards. TV, NHL Premium, NHL After Dark, NHL GameCenter, NHL GameCenter LIVE, NHL Network name and logo, NHL Tonight name and logo, On The Fly, NHL Network Showdown name and logo, NHL Awards name and logo, NHL Draft name and logo, NHL Mascots, Hockey Fights Cancer, Because It's The Cup, NHL Green name and logo, NHL Vault, Hockey Is For Everyone, NHL Thanksgiving Showdown name and logo, NHL Centennial Classic name and logo, NHL Centennial Season logo, NHL100 Classic name and logo, NHL Global Series name and logo, NHL China Games name and logo, NHL Power Players name and logo, NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe name and logo, and Don't Miss A Moment are trademarks of the National Hockey League. She died at Foothills Hospital in Calgary. The Flames confirmed his death in a statement on Sunday. Riddell founded Paramount in 1976 and went public with it in 1978 . Seaman carried his gear to games in a black satchel that looked like a medical bag. He was 81. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Hotchkiss was one of six Calgary businessmen who bought and moved the NHL's Atlanta Flames hockey franchise to Calgary in 1980. A prostate cancer survivor, Seaman donated $5 million towards the building of a urology centre at a Calgary hospital in 2007 to help treat prostate, bladder and kidney cancer. He was 81. Its bio of Seaman states his plane was damaged and a crewman killed during a firefight in 1943, yet he managed to fly back to base with an injured leg. Kevin Orland, September 16, 2018, 11:35 PM EDT SHARE THIS ARTICLE. He was generous with all the money he put out with Doc Seaman for the Flames when they had a whole, long stretch of bad years." Sun., Sept. 16, 2018 timer 1 min. He and his brothers founded Bow Valley Industries in 1949 and sold the company in 1992. A well-known Calgary philanthropist and business leader has died after a battle with cancer. Hotchkiss was inducted in 2006 into the Hockey Hall of Fame under the builder category. “We mourn the passing of a great man of industry, sports, philanthropy and human decency along with our city, province and country. Clay Riddell, the billionaire oilman and co-owner of the NHL's Calgary Flames, has died. In 2009, he was promoted to a companion of the Order of Canada  — the highest honour in the country. Ralph Thomas Scurfield B.Sc was a Canadian businessman. CALGARY, Alberta -- Sonia Scurfield, the former Calgary Flames owner and only Canadian woman to have her name engraved on the Stanley Cup, has died. Seaman was chairman and president of Dox Investments, a private holding company, and was as a director on the board of several public companies. Calgary Flames co-owner dies Calgary Flames co-owner Clay Riddell has died at the age of 81. All rights reserved. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Clay Riddell, businessman and co-owner of Calgary Flames, dies at 81. Scurfield is the only Canadian woman to have her name engraved on the Stanley Cup. She was 89. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2021. Legendary Texas oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens, who first shared office space in Calgary with Hotchkiss in 1959, issued a statement saying he has lost his best friend. Calgary Flames co-owner, Daryl "Doc" Seaman, died Sunday at the age of 86. The Alberta Order of Excellence inducted Seaman last year. Calgary Flames co-owner, energy sector executive and philanthropist Clay Riddell died on Saturday at 81 after a short illness, Paramount Resources confirmed on Sunday. The NHL uses cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies. "I am saddened today to hear of the death of a great Calgarian — and great Canadian," said Prime Minister Stephen Harper in a statement. Longtime Calgary Flames President and CEO Ken King has died at the age of 68, following a long battle with cancer. He became an owner of the Calgary Flames hockey club in 1994. ''Sonia lived a life of devotion to her family and her community,'' Flames President and CEO Ken King said. The NHL has updated its Privacy Policy effective January 16, 2020. By using NHL websites or other online services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy. Anaheim Ducks. Grescoe describes Hotchkiss as a man of integrity and generosity. Oil magnate Clayton Riddell, founder of Paramount Resources and co-owner of the Calgary Flames, dies at 81 . Born Sonia Onishenko in 1928, she married Ralph Scurfield in 1954. He was appointed by the governor general to the Royal Commission on Economic Union and Development Prospects for Canada from 1982 to 1985. He served five years as a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot during the Second World War and flew combat missions in Africa and Italy. Flames co-owner, oil mogul Riddell dies at 81. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. "People should know that the Flames were Doc's initiative and Doc's idea. 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A geologist and the president of several petroleum companies, Hotchkiss chaired the National Hockey League board of governors. "He was a great mentor and counsel to me for many years, a man who consistently displayed qualities of integrity, grace and compassion. "He was generous in giving $15 million and more to things like the [Hotchkiss] Brain Institute. The billionaire oilman and founder of Paramount Resources joined the team’s ownership in 2003. We encourage you to review it carefully. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. 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She was 89. said Grescoe on Wednesday. "As a hockey fan, I will forever be grateful for his role in bringing the Flames to Calgary.". CALGARY—Clayton (Clay) … Seaman was one of six businessmen who helped bring the Flames to Calgary in 1980. "Doc was a great visionary about the game and everything that applies to sport and life," Flames general manager Darryl Sutter said on the club's website. A well-known Calgary philanthropist and business leader has died after a battle with He was generous in his time when he was so busy doing other things to become chairman of the NHL when it was going through a terrifically bad period. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc.© Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2021. He was 81. "He was just a real gentleman in the purest sense," he said. "Harley’s vision, his leadership, his integrity and his commitment to our game – particularly in Canada – were key components in making hockey, and the National Hockey League, as strong as they are today," added Bettman. She was 89. Publishing date: Sep 16, 2018 • September 17, 2018 • 2 minute read • … He was 81. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. He is a 1968 graduate of the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. He was 81. A well-known Calgary philanthropist and business leader has died after a battle with cancer. Her death was announced by her family-owned Sunshine Village ski resort. It was a visit that I will never forget. CALGARY -- Clay Riddell, billionaire businessman and co-owner of the Calgary Flames, has died. Harley Hotchkiss, 83, passed away in his home on Wednesday morning at 6 a.m. surrounded by family and friends. Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach said in a statement that he was deeply saddened by the loss. Former Calgary Flames owner Sonia Scurfield has died at 89. Calgary Flames co-owner Clay Riddell died on Saturday, the team confirmed on Sunday. CALGARY, Alberta -- Former Calgary Flames owner Sonia Scurfield has died at 89. promoted to a companion of the Order of Canada, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. "He knew and appreciated the Canadian value of hockey, the tradition of the game and what's important. Harley’s handshake was a declaration of trust; he was an honourable man, both wise and true. All Rights Reserved. Oil Magnate, Calgary Flames Co-Owner Riddell Dies at Age 81 By . Calgary Flames co-owner Clay Riddell died on Saturday, the team confirmed on Sunday. She died at Foothills Hospital in Calgary. He is said to have earned the nickname Doc while playing baseball during the summer while studying engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Sonia Scurfield, the former Calgary Flames owner and only Canadian woman to have her name engraved on the Stanley Cup, has died. She is the only Canadian woman to have her name engraved on the Stanley Cup. "He just loved Calgary. Calgary Flames. The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary.The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the North Division.The club is the third major professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the Calgary Tigers (1921–1927) and Calgary Cowboys (1975–1977). Flames' president and CEO Ken King described Hotchkiss as distinguished. All Rights Reserved. Those who care about our team and the game owe him a debt of gratitude.". CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Former Calgary Flames owner Sonia Scurfield has died at 89. Calgary Flames co-owner Clay Riddell has died, the team confirmed Sunday. "Harley’s accomplishments in the oil patch, in hockey and in the community made a tremendous difference in the lives of many people and I consider it a privilege to have known him and to have called him a friend.". Author of the article: The Canadian Press. He loved Calgary with all of his heart and that's why the Flames were so important to him," said Paul Grescoe, who helped Hotchkiss write his memoirs. He was 81. By Brennan DohertyStarMetro Calgary. Born in Rouleau, Sask., but a resident of Calgary, Doc Seaman was a prominent figure in Canada's oil and gas industry. I was struck by his energy, his commitment to see various projects through, and his desire to celebrate life," Pickens said. 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