as a free agent, yevenko opted to continue in the ahl, returning within the calgary flames organization by signing a one-year deal with the stockton heat and agreeing to an invite to participate at the flames training camp. on september 19, 2017, yevenko was reassigned by the flames to the heat. in the 2017–18 season, yevenko was limited to just 23 games as depth to the heat's blueline, contributing with 3 assists.