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We asked Hockey Hall of Famer and Calgary Flames legend Lanny McDonald one simple question — if you couldn't play hockey, what sport would you pick?

His answer might surprise you!

Watch the clip and let us know in the comments — what sport would YOU pick if you had to choose a different one?

Lanny McDonald: If He Hadn't Laced Up the Skates, What Sport Would He Have Chosen? Hockey Hall of Famer and Calgary Flames legend Lanny McDonald has one of the most storied careers in NHL history — 500 goals, 1,000 points, a Stanley Cup cha...

What a great day for sport in Calgary.

Today’s Calgary Booster Club media event was a fantastic celebration of excellence, leadership, and impact across our sporting community. We were thrilled to have most of this year’s major award winners with us, along with a strong turnout from local Calgary media.

There was a real buzz in the room as we recognized some truly outstanding individuals and shared their stories with the city. Events like this are a reminder that sport is about so much more than results. It is about commitment, character, community, and the people who help lift others along the way.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us today, helped make the event such a success, and continues to support amateur sport in Calgary.

We look forward to officially celebrating these incredible honourees at the Calgary Booster Club’s 72nd Annual Sports Gala on April 19. For more info and tickets, visit https://72sportsgala.eventbrite.ca/.

The Calgary Booster Club is proud to announce its 2026 major award winners.

This year’s honourees represent excellence in performance, leadership, service, and impact across Calgary’s sporting community. Congratulations to Sportsperson of the Year Don Buchignani, Female Athlete of the Year Ivanie Blondin, Male Athlete of the Year Cale Makar, and Special Olympics Calgary Athlete of the Year Casey Kruse.

We are also proud to recognize this year’s Honoured Athletic Leaders and endowment recipients, whose contributions continue to strengthen sport in our city.

These outstanding individuals will be celebrated at the Calgary Booster Club’s 72nd Annual Sports Gala on April 19.

Read more here: https://calgaryboosterclub.com/2026/03/25/calgary-booster-club-2026-major-award-winners-announced/.

Calgary Booster Club 2026 Major Award Winners Announced – Calgary Booster Club Calgary Booster Club honours Don Buchignani, Ivanie Blondin, Cale Makar and Casey Kruse as 2025 award headliners, celebrating excellence, leadership and community impact.

The Calgary Booster Club’s annual awards announcement is almost here.

Join us on Wednesday, March 25 at 11:00 a.m. at McMahon Stadium as we reveal this year’s Sportsperson of the Year, Male and Female Athletes of the Year, Special Olympics Calgary Athlete of the Year, and Honoured Athletic Leader. This year’s Male and Female Athletes of the Year both represented Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.

These awards celebrate excellence, leadership, service, and lasting impact across Calgary’s sporting community. We would love to see members of the media and the public there as we recognize some truly outstanding people. Refreshments will be served.

Details:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
11:00 a.m.
McMahon Stadium, West Media Room
1817 Crowchild Trail N.W.

Read the full media advisory here: https://calgaryboosterclub.com/2026/03/11/annual-awards-announcement-media-advisory.

Annual Awards Announcement Media Advisory – Calgary Booster Club Canadian Olympians set to be honoured at Calgary Booster Club's annual awards media event.

Calgarian Michael Soroka was the starting pitcher for TeaAm Canada against the U.S. in the WBC quarterfinal and former Okotoks Dawgs Baseball hurler Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson finished the game.

Full story: https://calgaryboosterclub.com/2026/03/18/alberta-pitchers-in-the-spotlight-at-wbc/.

Alberta Pitchers in the Spotlight at WBC – Calgary Booster Club Calgarian Michael Soroka was the starting pitcher for TeaAm Canada against the U.S. in the WBC quarterfinal and former Okotoks Dawgs hurler Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson finished the game.

Something big is coming for Calgary sport.

On March 25 at McMahon Stadium, the Calgary Booster Club will announce the recipients of several of our most prestigious honours — including Sportsperson of the Year, recognizing someone who has dedicated 25+ years of service to sport in Calgary.

We will also reveal our Female Athlete of the Year and Male Athlete of the Year — and this year’s recipients have something special in common.

Both proudly represented Canada at the MilanoCortina2026 Olympic Games.

Join us as we celebrate the athletes, leaders, and community builders who continue to shape Calgary’s incredible sporting landscape.

Media Event
- March 25, 2026 — 11:00 AM
- McMahon Stadium (West Media Room)

Full media advisory:
https://calgaryboosterclub.com/2026/03/11/annual-awards-announcement-media-advisory/.

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Annual Awards Announcement Media Advisory – Calgary Booster Club Canadian Olympians set to be honoured at Calgary Booster Club's annual awards media event.

One world record fell at the 2026 Winter Olympics – but up to 1,500 personal bests were rewritten quietly, proving the real Olympics story isn’t the record book. It’s progress.

Full story: https://calgaryboosterclub.com/2026/03/01/beyond-the-record-book-the-real-records-of-the-2026-winter-olympics.

Beyond the Record Book: The Real Records of the 2026 Winter Olympics – Calgary Booster Club One world record fell at the 2026 Winter Olympics - but up to 1,500 personal bests were rewritten quietly, proving the real Olympics story isn’t the record book. It’s progress.

Perry Cavanagh was a key leader in Calgary’s hockey scene for decades. He was named an Honoured Athletic Leader by the Calgary Booster Club in 2018 and served as the chairman of Sport Calgary from 2015 to 2019.

Full story: https://calgaryboosterclub.com/2026/02/25/cavanagh-remembered-as-calgary-sports-leader.

Cavanagh Remembered as Calgary Sports Leader – Calgary Booster Club Perry Cavanagh was a key leader in Calgary’s hockey scene for decades.

Calgary speed-skating couple support each other after one qualifies for the Olympics and the other narrowly misses out.

Full story: https://calgaryboosterclub.com/2026/02/12/time-is-of-the-essence.

Time is of the Essence – Calgary Booster Club Calgary speed-skating couple support each other after one qualifies for the Olympics and the other narrowly misses out.

Ticket sales are officially OPEN for the 72nd Annual Sports Gala.

Join us on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 4:30pm at the Grey Eagle Resort Banquet Room for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence, legacy, and the people who shape sport in our community. This annual celebration brings together athletes, coaches, builders, volunteers, and supporters to honour achievements that extend far beyond the field of play.

The night will feature the presentation of our premier awards, including Sportsperson of the Year, Honoured Athletic Leader, Male Athlete of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year, and Special Olympics Calgary Athlete of the Year—recognizing not only outstanding performance, but leadership, perseverance, and impact.

Seats go fast every year. Secure yours early and be part of a tradition that continues to inspire generations.

Reserve your tickets: https://72sportsgala.eventbrite.ca.

Team Canada receives boost from Calgary athletes at MilanoCortina2026.

Full story including a preview of the athletes to watch from Calgary: https://calgaryboosterclub.com/2026/02/01/calgarians-ready-to-make-a-difference-at-olympics.

Calgarians Ready to Make a Difference at Olympics – Calgary Booster Club Team Canada receives boost from Calgary athletes at 2026 Winter Olympics.