In 1996, Treliving co-founded the Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL), and he performed an integral role in the 2001 merger of the Central Hockey League (CHL) and WPHL. In 2003, he became assistant general manager of the Phoenix Coyotes under Don Maloney, while also serving as the GM for the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage. He held both positions until April 28, 2014, when Calgary Flames’ president Brian Burke hired Treliving to be the new general manager for the Flames.

Brad Treliving (born August 18, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman, and current general manager for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL).