Kylington thanks Flames fans in heartfelt post about "dismantling trauma"

Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington made his return to hockey back in January after nearly two years away from the ice. The Flames blueliner, who was absent for the entire 2022-23 season and half of the 2023-24 season due to mental health struggles, is now speaking up. Issuing a statement on his Instagram account on Monday, the 26-year-old began by thanking Flames fans, who greeted him with a standing ovation in his first game back, for supporting him through trying times. “Firstly, I want to express my sincere gratitude to you, my fans, my family, and my friends for being with me throughout my journey,” he wrote.