Flames acquire Dougie Hamilton from Boston

CALGARY, AB -- The Calgary Flames announced today that they have acquired defenceman Dougie Hamilton from the Boston Bruins in exchange for Calgary’s 2015 first round pick (15th overall) and two second round picks (45th overall and 52nd overall – previously acquired from the Washington Capitals).

Hamilton, a native of Toronto, Ontario, was originally drafted in the first round (9th overall) in the 2011 NHL Draft by Boston. In 2014-15, the 22-year-old led all Bruins blueliners with 42 points (10G, 32A) in 72 games.

DOUGIE HAMILTON – DEFENCEMAN

BORN: Toronto, ONDATE: June 17, 1993

HEIGHT: 6’5” WEIGHT: 212 lbs.

SHOOTS: Right

DRAFTED: BOS - 1st round, 9th overall, in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft

ACQUIRED: Trade from Boston in exchange for Calgary’s first round pick and two second round picks in the 2015 NHL Draft on June 26, 2015.