Bill Peters was the model of humility after the Calgary Flames coach was named coach of the Pacific Division for the 2019 Honda NHL All-Star Game at SAP Center in San Jose on Jan. 26 (8 p.m. ET; NBC, CBC, SN, TVAS).
"It's a great honor," Peters, 53, told the Flames website. "Credit to our players and our staff and our organization to allow me to go and represent the Flames."
Peters, hired by the Flames on April 23, 2018 after coaching the Carolina Hurricanes for four seasons, was selected to coach in the all-star 3-on-3 tournament because Calgary had the best winning percentage in its division at the midway point this season.
The Flames (25-13-4) and Vegas Golden Knights (25-15-4) are tied for first place in the Pacific with 54 points, but Calgary's .643 winning percentage is higher.
Peters will be joined in San Jose by Todd Reirden of the Washington Capitals, who will coach the Metropolitan Division; Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning will coach the Atlantic Division; and Paul Maurice of the Winnipeg Jets will coach the Central Division.
"I think we're just tapping shoulders and letting them go and enjoying it and having fun and putting on a great show for the fans," Peters said.
The Flames lead the Western Conference with 150 goals and only the Lightning have scored more (174) in the NHL. Calgary also has a plus-29 goal differential, best in its conference.
"It's been a good first half, it's been a lot of fun," said Peters, who has a coaching record of 162-151-57 in the NHL. "We're happy where we are at halfway through the season, but we know there's lots of work to be done and lots of room for improvement in our group. And our group works hard and it will reach its potential."
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