Biography

2007-08 Highlights: Tied for first in the AHL in shootout goals (8)…Assigned to the Quad Cities on Sept. 19th after attending Calgary’s Training Camp…Scored the first shorthanded goal in Quad City Flames history on Oct. 6th vs. Rockford…Scored the shootout winning goal in a 3-2 win over Milwaukee on Nov. 30th…Played his 300th professional game, including his stint with Jokerit in Finland, on Dec. 12th vs. San Antonio…Recorded his 100th career penalty minute on Dec. 29th vs. Chicago….Scored the first penalty shot goal in Flames history on Jan. 23rd vs. Rochester. Career Highlights: Selected by the Calgary Flames in the 4th Round (108th Overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft…Played 127 games with Jokerit Helsinki of the Finnish League from 2001 through 2005. Maki recorded eight goals and 12 assists for 20 points before coming to North America…Earned his first NHL recall on Dec. 12th, 2006. He made his debut with the Calgary Flames that night and was returned to the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights the following day.