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The Calgary Flames date back to 1972 when they were started as the Atlanta Flames. On the ice, the Flames were a success, reaching the playoffs in six of their eight seasons in Atlanta. Financially, however, they struggled due to poor attendance, and in 1980, they were sold and relocated to Calgary. Following the move, they maintained their on-ice success by qualifying for the postseason in their first 11 years in Calgary, which included winning the 1989 Stanley Cup as well as a trip to the 1986 Stanley Cup Final. Since winning the 1989 Stanley Cup, the team has reached one more Stanley Cup Final—in 2004, which they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Analyzing a Proposed Monster Leafs and Flames Trade for Marner
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In a recent post on untouchables for the Toronto Maple Leafs, I cited a proposed trade that suggested Toronto deal Mitch Marner to Calgary. Ryan Dixon of Sportsnet proposed the deal and he wrote that the Calgary Flames would get Marner, center Fraser Minten, winger Nick Robertson, and defenseman Timothy Liljegren. In exchange, the Maple Leafs would get goaltender Jacob Markstrom and defenseman Rasmus Andersson. In the deal, the Flames would retain 25 percent of Markstrom’s remaining salary. By most standards, this would be considered a monster trade in the realm of a blockbuster. That said, is it reasonable? Why Toronto…

Calgary Flames’ First Nation and Metis Connections
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Only 11 players with indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Calgary Flames in the 40 years that the team has been in Calgary. During this time, non-indigenous Canadians have made up approximately 75% of the estimated 960 players who played for the team. This means that of all the players ever to don a Flames’ sweater, only 1.5% had aboriginal roots even though First Nations. Metis and Inuit people make up almost 4.9% of the Canadian population. The Flames can take some solace from the fact that they are slightly better than the NHL…

Flames Could Target Another Young Forward in Jets’ Perfetti
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The Calgary Flames have made it clear time and time again that they are not rebuilding. Owner Murray Edwards is not interested in stripping things down and going through years of struggle. What they are doing, however, is a similar, yet not as painful, retool. Related: Flames Should Check in on Wild’s Marco Rossi General manager Craig Conroy has acquired a ton of draft picks during his short time in the position, but has said he prefers acquiring young players who are already NHL calibre, or very close to being. One such player who fits that bill is Marco Rossi,…

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Today in Hockey History: May 3
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May 3 has seen quite a bit of National Hockey League history throughout the decades. Among the memorable moments include the first non-North American scoring champion, numerous overtime goals, and some great goaltending performances. Jaromir Jagr Sets the European Standard The 1995 regular season ended on May 3 after the…

Today in Hockey History: May 2
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There were quite a few memorable postseason moments to occur on this date throughout National Hockey League history. The final Stanley Cup champion before the expansion era was crowned, and there were plenty of wins in the City of Brotherly Love. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to…

 

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Flames FAQ

What year were the Calgary Flames founded?

The Calgary Flames date back to 1972 when they were started as the Atlanta Flames.

When did the Calgary Flames play their first game?

The Calgary Flames (then known as the Atlanta Flames) played their first game on Oct. 7, 1972. They faced the New York Islanders and won 3-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Calgary Flames?

Ryan Huska is the current head coach for the Calgary Flames.