 Bégin earned a spot with the Calgary Flames to begin the 1997 – 98 season . He made his NHL debut on October 1 , 1998 , against the Detroit Red Wings , and appeared in five games before he was returned to Val @-@ d 'Or for the remainder of the season on October 28 . The Foreurs went on to win the President 's Cup as QMJHL champions . 
