WHL mourns passing of Alvin G. Libin, Calgary Hitmen minority owner

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alvin G. Libin, longtime minority owner of the Calgary Hitmen.

The Calgary Flames acknowledged the passing of Libin on Monday. He was 95.

Libin, who hailed from Calgary, joined the Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corporation ownership group in 1994.

Over his time with CSEC, Libin was involved in the acquisition of the Calgary Hitmen, CFL’s Calgary Stampeders, and NLL’s Calgary Roughnecks, along with the relocation of the AHL’s Wranglers to Calgary.

Libin was instrumental in the years leading up to construction on Scotia Place – Calgary’s new downtown arena, which is scheduled to open in September 2027.

He was widely regarded by his colleagues as passionate about the community and the fans.

Libin served as a director on numerous corporate and community boards, was an Officer of the Order of Canada, holds an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Calgary, and was inducted into the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2004.

The President and CEO of Balmon Investments Ltd., Libin also established The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta in partnership with the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services.

On behalf of the WHL and its 23 member Clubs, we extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to family, friends, colleagues, and all those who knew Alvin.