Although the Caroline , AB native has some playing experience on the other side of the Battle of Alberta rivalry - .
He cheered for the Flames in his younger years - Russell said there is nothing holding him back from the orange and blue pride .
Although the Caroline , AB native has some playing experience on the other side of the Battle of Alberta rivalry - and he cheered for the Flames in his younger years - Russell said there is nothing holding him back from the orange and blue pride .